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• 1. [Article] New Product Introduction of Telecommunication Companies

  Since deregulation of industry in 1983, telecommunication companies have had to manage product development in an environment with major changes in technology, ongoing regulation, and a changing competitive ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: New Product Introduction of Telecommunication Companies Author: Cooper, Mel Year: 2012 Since deregulation of industry in 1983, telecommunication companies have had to manage product development in an environment with major changes in technology, ongoing regulation, and a changing competitive landscape. Few industries have had to navigate so many concurrent changes as the telecommunications industry. This report seeks to evaluate how the major telecommunications suppliers successful package and introduce new products in an environment with limited regulation changing technologies. An evaluation of voice and data products introduced by AT&T, Sprint and MCI (later WorldCom, Verizon) reveal how carriers maintain profit margins despite falling prices in a highly competitive environment. Few industries could claim to have created a science of deceptive pricing policies as successfully as the telecommunications industry. Through a series of proverbial shell games, few customers have the savvy to understand, telecommunications carriers take advantage of falling service delivery costs as a result of technology improvements, create complex multi-variable pricing schemes that only appear to pass along the technology savings to their customers. Furthermore, in what many would call conclusion among the carriers, customers thinking that competitive bidding ensures the most competitive price are collectively mislead by all bidders. This report sheds light on the product development and service introduction process of telecommunications suppliers. It should be noted that while data is available regarding regulatory information, and to a limited degree the product development process referenced herein, this report contains primary research based on an analysis of custom telecommunications contracts filled with the FCC from 1996 to the present. Title: New Product Introduction of Telecommunication Companies Author: Cooper, Mel Year: 2012 Since deregulation of industry in 1983, telecommunication companies have had to manage product development in an environment with major changes in technology, ongoing regulation, and a changing competitive landscape. Few industries have had to navigate so many concurrent changes as the telecommunications industry. This report seeks to evaluate how the major telecommunications suppliers successful package and introduce new products in an environment with limited regulation changing technologies. An evaluation of voice and data products introduced by AT&T, Sprint and MCI (later WorldCom, Verizon) reveal how carriers maintain profit margins despite falling prices in a highly competitive environment. Few industries could claim to have created a science of deceptive pricing policies as successfully as the telecommunications industry. Through a series of proverbial shell games, few customers have the savvy to understand, telecommunications carriers take advantage of falling service delivery costs as a result of technology improvements, create complex multi-variable pricing schemes that only appear to pass along the technology savings to their customers. Furthermore, in what many would call conclusion among the carriers, customers thinking that competitive bidding ensures the most competitive price are collectively mislead by all bidders. This report sheds light on the product development and service introduction process of telecommunications suppliers. It should be noted that while data is available regarding regulatory information, and to a limited degree the product development process referenced herein, this report contains primary research based on an analysis of custom telecommunications contracts filled with the FCC from 1996 to the present. Close

• 2. [Article] Barriers to Healthcare Innovation

  Presentation slides from the ETM 549 group project, discussing barriers to healthcare innovation: policy and regulation; pharmaceutical aspects; technological aspects; and customer aspects.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Barriers to Healthcare Innovation Author: Ghafoori, Parisa, Link, Michael, Narvekar, Kruti, Yilmaz, Selen Year: 2012 Presentation slides from the ETM 549 group project, discussing barriers to healthcare innovation: policy and regulation; pharmaceutical aspects; technological aspects; and customer aspects. Title: Barriers to Healthcare Innovation Author: Ghafoori, Parisa, Link, Michael, Narvekar, Kruti, Yilmaz, Selen Year: 2012 Presentation slides from the ETM 549 group project, discussing barriers to healthcare innovation: policy and regulation; pharmaceutical aspects; technological aspects; and customer aspects. Close

• 3. [Article] Modeling Liquid Solid Separation in a Coalescing Plate Oil Water Separator

  When precipitation occurs in undeveloped areas a number of abstractions catch and absorb the precipitation. Abstractions include plants and trees, which catch a portion of the water, pervious soils that ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Modeling Liquid Solid Separation in a Coalescing Plate Oil Water Separator Author: Gorski, Jacob Year: 2013 When precipitation occurs in undeveloped areas a number of abstractions catch and absorb the precipitation. Abstractions include plants and trees, which catch a portion of the water, pervious soils that infiltrate stormwater until saturated and natural changes in topography where stormwater accumulates. During more intense, longer storm evens the abstraction limit in a watershed can be reached and runoff occurs. In the process of developing areas for cities, towns, industrial sites and transportation the watershed characteristics of that area are changed and the quantity of abstraction in the developed area is reduced. Pervious soils are replaced with impervious surfaces and plants that abstract, absorb and release moisture through evapotranspiration are removed. As a result a significantly larger quantity of surface runoff is generated in these areas. There are a number of methods used to manage the quantity of runoff. Two popular options are the combined sewer system and the separate sewer system. The combined sewer system conveys stormwater runoff and sanitary sewage from households to a wastewater treatment plant. After treatment water is released into a receiving body and the quality of the effluent is monitored to comply with water quality regulations in general, or for water quality regulations at a particular receiving body of water. The separate sewer system, also known as the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) conveys stormwater separate from sanitary waste. The MS4 generally discharges stormwater to a receiving body of water through a system of outfalls while sanitary sewage is conveyed to a wastewater treatment plant. Because stormwater picks up and transports pollutants deposited in urban areas, and is then discharged to a receiving body, or treated along with sanitary waste it is necessary reduce pollutants and/or reduce quantity of runoff for water quality and economic reasons. Within stormwater management methods that reduce runoff volume and or runoff pollution are called best management practices (BMP). Title: Modeling Liquid Solid Separation in a Coalescing Plate Oil Water Separator Author: Gorski, Jacob Year: 2013 When precipitation occurs in undeveloped areas a number of abstractions catch and absorb the precipitation. Abstractions include plants and trees, which catch a portion of the water, pervious soils that infiltrate stormwater until saturated and natural changes in topography where stormwater accumulates. During more intense, longer storm evens the abstraction limit in a watershed can be reached and runoff occurs. In the process of developing areas for cities, towns, industrial sites and transportation the watershed characteristics of that area are changed and the quantity of abstraction in the developed area is reduced. Pervious soils are replaced with impervious surfaces and plants that abstract, absorb and release moisture through evapotranspiration are removed. As a result a significantly larger quantity of surface runoff is generated in these areas. There are a number of methods used to manage the quantity of runoff. Two popular options are the combined sewer system and the separate sewer system. The combined sewer system conveys stormwater runoff and sanitary sewage from households to a wastewater treatment plant. After treatment water is released into a receiving body and the quality of the effluent is monitored to comply with water quality regulations in general, or for water quality regulations at a particular receiving body of water. The separate sewer system, also known as the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) conveys stormwater separate from sanitary waste. The MS4 generally discharges stormwater to a receiving body of water through a system of outfalls while sanitary sewage is conveyed to a wastewater treatment plant. Because stormwater picks up and transports pollutants deposited in urban areas, and is then discharged to a receiving body, or treated along with sanitary waste it is necessary reduce pollutants and/or reduce quantity of runoff for water quality and economic reasons. Within stormwater management methods that reduce runoff volume and or runoff pollution are called best management practices (BMP). Close

• 4. [Article] Regulations, Policies and Innovation in Photovoltaic Industry

  Reflecting concerns over the environment, health, and security stemming from the consumption of conventional fossil fuel energy sources, such as gas, oil, and coal, has been raised in the world, which ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Regulations, Policies and Innovation in Photovoltaic Industry Author: Mathew, Anna Mary, Moskovkin, Dmitriy, Guo, Qin, Eyetsemitan, Roli Year: 2015 Reflecting concerns over the environment, health, and security stemming from the consumption of conventional fossil fuel energy sources, such as gas, oil, and coal, has been raised in the world, which increases the expectation of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy [1]. In addition to these concerns, rising prices of fossil fuels has forced many countries to support the developent of renewable energy sources, such as, solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal[3]. Among these renewable energy sources, solar photovoltaics (PV), which is also known as solar electric system, has long been considered as a clean and sustainable energy that directly converts solar radiation into current electricity by using semiconducting materials [4]. A PV system comprises a PV module and other electrical components, such as charge controllers, inverters, and disconnects. The direct conversion of sunlight to electricity occurs without any moving parts or environmental emissions during operation, which significantly protects the environment. Meanwhile, it has been well proved that PV installations can operate for no less than 100 years with little maintenance, thus extremely reducing the operating cost [4]. As the figure 1 shows, this report begins with a detailed analysis of policies and regulations influencing the current innovation activities of solar PV. In particular, this study pays attention to the government policy supporting technological innovation and market creation. In addition, this report profited substantially from the knowledge of a few experts and research leaders in the industry and academic field who made themselves available for interviews and other queries. Then followed with several case studies on three countries: Germany, Japan, and the United States, some data were collected to analyze how market entry, product safety, environmental policies, and incentives influence the innovation of PV industry. Finally, we provide conclusion and policy implications on the development of solar PV industry. Title: Regulations, Policies and Innovation in Photovoltaic Industry Author: Mathew, Anna Mary, Moskovkin, Dmitriy, Guo, Qin, Eyetsemitan, Roli Year: 2015 Reflecting concerns over the environment, health, and security stemming from the consumption of conventional fossil fuel energy sources, such as gas, oil, and coal, has been raised in the world, which increases the expectation of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy [1]. In addition to these concerns, rising prices of fossil fuels has forced many countries to support the developent of renewable energy sources, such as, solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal[3]. Among these renewable energy sources, solar photovoltaics (PV), which is also known as solar electric system, has long been considered as a clean and sustainable energy that directly converts solar radiation into current electricity by using semiconducting materials [4]. A PV system comprises a PV module and other electrical components, such as charge controllers, inverters, and disconnects. The direct conversion of sunlight to electricity occurs without any moving parts or environmental emissions during operation, which significantly protects the environment. Meanwhile, it has been well proved that PV installations can operate for no less than 100 years with little maintenance, thus extremely reducing the operating cost [4]. As the figure 1 shows, this report begins with a detailed analysis of policies and regulations influencing the current innovation activities of solar PV. In particular, this study pays attention to the government policy supporting technological innovation and market creation. In addition, this report profited substantially from the knowledge of a few experts and research leaders in the industry and academic field who made themselves available for interviews and other queries. Then followed with several case studies on three countries: Germany, Japan, and the United States, some data were collected to analyze how market entry, product safety, environmental policies, and incentives influence the innovation of PV industry. Finally, we provide conclusion and policy implications on the development of solar PV industry. Close

• 5. [Article] Solar Energy: New Thin-Film Technology vs. Low Cost Chips for Traditional Technology

  Our class term project focused on solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. The purpose of the project was to answer the question: Who wins the battle: New Thin-film Technology or Low Cost Chips for Traditional ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Solar Energy: New Thin-Film Technology vs. Low Cost Chips for Traditional Technology Author: Amini, Mitra, Spatar, Daria, Swenson, Tina, White, Corey Year: 2011 Our class term project focused on solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. The purpose of the project was to answer the question: Who wins the battle: New Thin-film Technology or Low Cost Chips for Traditional Technology? During the project, a deep industry analysis was performed. Articles from journals such as Energy Policy, Progress InPh otovoltaics: Research And Applications, and Science, for example, were analyzed. Information from reports, laws, and regulations was gathered and thoroughly studied from many sources including: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), International Energy Agency, and European Photovoltaic Industry Association. Title: Solar Energy: New Thin-Film Technology vs. Low Cost Chips for Traditional Technology Author: Amini, Mitra, Spatar, Daria, Swenson, Tina, White, Corey Year: 2011 Our class term project focused on solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. The purpose of the project was to answer the question: Who wins the battle: New Thin-film Technology or Low Cost Chips for Traditional Technology? During the project, a deep industry analysis was performed. Articles from journals such as Energy Policy, Progress InPh otovoltaics: Research And Applications, and Science, for example, were analyzed. Information from reports, laws, and regulations was gathered and thoroughly studied from many sources including: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), International Energy Agency, and European Photovoltaic Industry Association. Close

• 6. [Article] Agricultural UAVs - A Case Study on Their Implementation in the US Market

  The use of UAVs in agriculture represents a new market ready for explosive domestic growth, and could even be a game changer. Like the PC industry, many military funded technologies have been combined ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Agricultural UAVs - A Case Study on Their Implementation in the US Market Author: Revolinsky, Anna, Aiken, Oneshin, Pakdamanian, Erfan, Nounkwa, Patrick Year: 2015 The use of UAVs in agriculture represents a new market ready for explosive domestic growth, and could even be a game changer. Like the PC industry, many military funded technologies have been combined in products that are now just sold as a niche novelty for hobbyists. The agricultural UAV industry is near the point where the market can shift from this hobbyist, smallscale into an agricultural necessity, much like the PC industry shifted when IBM and its PC came onto the scene. Many small companies (and divisions of larger ones) are working on the use of drones in agriculture, but face unique regulatory challenges. This paper explores this budding agricultural UAV market, compares existing agricultural solutions, examines the technologies behind this new market, the regulations constraining this technology, and includes an evaluation of the field’s economic and technological likely future. Title: Agricultural UAVs - A Case Study on Their Implementation in the US Market Author: Revolinsky, Anna, Aiken, Oneshin, Pakdamanian, Erfan, Nounkwa, Patrick Year: 2015 The use of UAVs in agriculture represents a new market ready for explosive domestic growth, and could even be a game changer. Like the PC industry, many military funded technologies have been combined in products that are now just sold as a niche novelty for hobbyists. The agricultural UAV industry is near the point where the market can shift from this hobbyist, smallscale into an agricultural necessity, much like the PC industry shifted when IBM and its PC came onto the scene. Many small companies (and divisions of larger ones) are working on the use of drones in agriculture, but face unique regulatory challenges. This paper explores this budding agricultural UAV market, compares existing agricultural solutions, examines the technologies behind this new market, the regulations constraining this technology, and includes an evaluation of the field’s economic and technological likely future. Close

• 7. [Article] Managing Technology in Financial Innovation

  The topic of managing technology had traditionally focused upon the manufacturing industries; but the service industries grew to become a major sector of industry and commerce. We examine how to manage ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Managing Technology in Financial Innovation Author: Betz, Frederick Year: 2016 The topic of managing technology had traditionally focused upon the manufacturing industries; but the service industries grew to become a major sector of industry and commerce. We examine how to manage technology in the financial commercial sector. What is innovation in the financial sector? How does innovation occur in the financial sector? What are the criteria of technology safety in financial innovations? Why did financial innovation contribute to financial instabilities, such as the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-08? Why had governmental agencies failed to properly regulate the financial sector for safety? How did U.S. government financial agencies handle that financial crisis to result in a major recession rather than a second Great Depression? This paper is a cross-disciplinary study between MOT and economics. Title: Managing Technology in Financial Innovation Author: Betz, Frederick Year: 2016 The topic of managing technology had traditionally focused upon the manufacturing industries; but the service industries grew to become a major sector of industry and commerce. We examine how to manage technology in the financial commercial sector. What is innovation in the financial sector? How does innovation occur in the financial sector? What are the criteria of technology safety in financial innovations? Why did financial innovation contribute to financial instabilities, such as the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-08? Why had governmental agencies failed to properly regulate the financial sector for safety? How did U.S. government financial agencies handle that financial crisis to result in a major recession rather than a second Great Depression? This paper is a cross-disciplinary study between MOT and economics. Close

• 8. [Article] Team Project Report: Evaluation of Available Technology to Treat Ammonia Wastewater

  In the endless pursuit of developing new products, Intel technology development cycle results in new semiconductor production process every two years. As the size of the circuit gets smaller, the manufacture ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Team Project Report: Evaluation of Available Technology to Treat Ammonia Wastewater Author: Upadhyay, Jubin, Lu, Minh, Alzamil, Ziyad Year: 2011 In the endless pursuit of developing new products, Intel technology development cycle results in new semiconductor production process every two years. As the size of the circuit gets smaller, the manufacture process environment requires tighter controlled. The need of removal all impurities such as dust, organics, and residual filing in the fabrication process become critical to achieve high product yield. The wafers usually are cleaned with ultra pure water and chemicals. One of the chemicals that semiconductor industry utilizes is ammonia. Ammonia and ammonium in wastewater can be toxic to the ecosystems. Toxic levels depend on ammonia concentration and waste water pH. In order to meet public own wastewater facility policy, wastewater which is containing ammonia must be treated before discharge into sewer. The rapidly changing and constantly tightening government regulation regarding water contamination gives birth to a unique situation which demands an ethical, technological and ecological solution to the problem of waste treatment. Title: Team Project Report: Evaluation of Available Technology to Treat Ammonia Wastewater Author: Upadhyay, Jubin, Lu, Minh, Alzamil, Ziyad Year: 2011 In the endless pursuit of developing new products, Intel technology development cycle results in new semiconductor production process every two years. As the size of the circuit gets smaller, the manufacture process environment requires tighter controlled. The need of removal all impurities such as dust, organics, and residual filing in the fabrication process become critical to achieve high product yield. The wafers usually are cleaned with ultra pure water and chemicals. One of the chemicals that semiconductor industry utilizes is ammonia. Ammonia and ammonium in wastewater can be toxic to the ecosystems. Toxic levels depend on ammonia concentration and waste water pH. In order to meet public own wastewater facility policy, wastewater which is containing ammonia must be treated before discharge into sewer. The rapidly changing and constantly tightening government regulation regarding water contamination gives birth to a unique situation which demands an ethical, technological and ecological solution to the problem of waste treatment. Close

• 9. [Article] Big Data Analytics in Sports

  The management of technical and strategic aspects of both, fan engagement and continuous performance improvement as it pertains to the sports industry was observed. The goal was to measure the extent of ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Big Data Analytics in Sports Author: Alzahrani, Ahmed, Banchongraksa, Bhawinee, Chase, Chris, Haciane, Gaya, Alzahrani, Saeed Year: 2016 The management of technical and strategic aspects of both, fan engagement and continuous performance improvement as it pertains to the sports industry was observed. The goal was to measure the extent of disruption that big data analytics and the implementation of new high technology has within the industry. Results showed that this new trend was highly effective in terms of fan engagement, and health management for players which improved performance and boosted revenue while being disruptive enough to cause increased regulation by league officials. Research methods included literature review on data analytics for a wide range of sports and an in-depth interview with the CEO and the Director of Business Analytics for the Portland Trail Blazers regarding the National Basketball Association. Title: Big Data Analytics in Sports Author: Alzahrani, Ahmed, Banchongraksa, Bhawinee, Chase, Chris, Haciane, Gaya, Alzahrani, Saeed Year: 2016 The management of technical and strategic aspects of both, fan engagement and continuous performance improvement as it pertains to the sports industry was observed. The goal was to measure the extent of disruption that big data analytics and the implementation of new high technology has within the industry. Results showed that this new trend was highly effective in terms of fan engagement, and health management for players which improved performance and boosted revenue while being disruptive enough to cause increased regulation by league officials. Research methods included literature review on data analytics for a wide range of sports and an in-depth interview with the CEO and the Director of Business Analytics for the Portland Trail Blazers regarding the National Basketball Association. Close

• 10. [Article] HDM for Single-Person Transportation

  A HDM model was applied to the problem of consumer choice amongst single-person transportation technologies. Criteria and sub-criteria were pulled from literature and similar studies to objectively compare ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: HDM for Single-Person Transportation Author: Bidasaria, Ritu, Nambwenya, Jared, Nickeson, Matt, van Blommestein, Kevin C. Year: 2012 A HDM model was applied to the problem of consumer choice amongst single-person transportation technologies. Criteria and sub-criteria were pulled from literature and similar studies to objectively compare the vehicles. Pairwise comparison was used to rank the weights of each criteria and sub-criteria across four different cultural states: USA, South Africa, India, and Kenya. For the USA the highest ranked criteria were Economic and Practicality, for South Africa they were Safety and Economic, for India Safety, and for Kenya Practicality. The lowest weight for all countries was for Public Use Regulations. All countries preferred the simple human-powered bicycle to any more advanced technology. This data could be used to inform product development or marketing decisions within each country. Title: HDM for Single-Person Transportation Author: Bidasaria, Ritu, Nambwenya, Jared, Nickeson, Matt, van Blommestein, Kevin C. Year: 2012 A HDM model was applied to the problem of consumer choice amongst single-person transportation technologies. Criteria and sub-criteria were pulled from literature and similar studies to objectively compare the vehicles. Pairwise comparison was used to rank the weights of each criteria and sub-criteria across four different cultural states: USA, South Africa, India, and Kenya. For the USA the highest ranked criteria were Economic and Practicality, for South Africa they were Safety and Economic, for India Safety, and for Kenya Practicality. The lowest weight for all countries was for Public Use Regulations. All countries preferred the simple human-powered bicycle to any more advanced technology. This data could be used to inform product development or marketing decisions within each country. Close