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• 1. [Article] A Proposal for funding to The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science Innovation Program at Portland State University, Innovation: Stroker Billiard Accessory

  The Stroker ™ is a pool shooting accessory that helps to improve accuracy by reducing the number of pivot points of the shooter’s support hand with an expandable, low friction guide that fits most standard ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Proposal for funding to The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science Innovation Program at Portland State University, Innovation: Stroker Billiard Accessory Author: Mudavadi, Caroline, White, Corey, Perrenoud, Christophe, Wang, Xiaowen, Cooper, Melvin Year: 2012 The Stroker ™ is a pool shooting accessory that helps to improve accuracy by reducing the number of pivot points of the shooter’s support hand with an expandable, low friction guide that fits most standard sized pool cues. The Stroker is made of a metal exterior, with Teflon coated interior to reduce friction, and clips or pins that provide expandability. Innovation – Prototype development offers several opportunities to find innovative design solutions to improve and address the goals of the product. Although a rudimentary prototype has been developed as part of the concept development process, it is not a functional prototype that can be tested to determine if indeed the design meets the standards developed by the product development team. Two major challenges have to be addressed. The prototype can help ensure that the design is the best method of expanding/contracting of the components rapidly that provides stability, limits friction to a minimum, and is durable enough for casual use. Secondly, developing a prototype will provide additional insight into the development of the most costs effective manufacturing process. Thirdly, this is a lifestyle product and as such, industrial design is critical to its success. What design elements will be most appealing to the greatest percentage of our target market? Will a simple metal exterior, with perhaps engraving or patterns meet our needs, or should we consider a wide range of designs with a variety of exteriors such as painting, colors, etc. Title: A Proposal for funding to The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science Innovation Program at Portland State University, Innovation: Stroker Billiard Accessory Author: Mudavadi, Caroline, White, Corey, Perrenoud, Christophe, Wang, Xiaowen, Cooper, Melvin Year: 2012 The Stroker ™ is a pool shooting accessory that helps to improve accuracy by reducing the number of pivot points of the shooter’s support hand with an expandable, low friction guide that fits most standard sized pool cues. The Stroker is made of a metal exterior, with Teflon coated interior to reduce friction, and clips or pins that provide expandability. Innovation – Prototype development offers several opportunities to find innovative design solutions to improve and address the goals of the product. Although a rudimentary prototype has been developed as part of the concept development process, it is not a functional prototype that can be tested to determine if indeed the design meets the standards developed by the product development team. Two major challenges have to be addressed. The prototype can help ensure that the design is the best method of expanding/contracting of the components rapidly that provides stability, limits friction to a minimum, and is durable enough for casual use. Secondly, developing a prototype will provide additional insight into the development of the most costs effective manufacturing process. Thirdly, this is a lifestyle product and as such, industrial design is critical to its success. What design elements will be most appealing to the greatest percentage of our target market? Will a simple metal exterior, with perhaps engraving or patterns meet our needs, or should we consider a wide range of designs with a variety of exteriors such as painting, colors, etc. Close

• 2. [Article] Open Source Medical Solutions

  Open Source Medical Solutions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the development of medical technologies through open source principles. OS Medical is dedicated to developing low-cost ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Open Source Medical Solutions Author: Alshafi, Rami, King, Joseph Year: 2012 Open Source Medical Solutions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the development of medical technologies through open source principles. OS Medical is dedicated to developing low-cost medical devices. The first device, currently in development, is the Blind Vision Project. Worn as a conventional pair of glasses, the BVP utilizes ultrasonic sensors to perceive physical objects, transmitting their proximity with massaging motors connected to the earpieces of the glasses. The device’s range can be easily adjusted to facilitate indoor or outdoor use. The device is powered by a lithium-ion battery, which is recharged with a standard USB cable. 3 million Americans are currently blind and 25 million suffer from impaired vision. Blindness can lead to a variety of other health conditions such as depression, diabetes and high cholesterol. Globally, 40 million are blind and 285 million visually impaired. In developing, lack of mobility can dramatically shorten life expectancy. The BVP will strive to increase the mobility and improve the life of blind people around the world. Both blind people and advocacy groups have expressed interest in the BVP, though similar devices have failed to catch on in the past. The failure of similar devices is generally attributed to a lack of functionality or unwieldy appearance. Competing devices are currently in development by Oxford University, Brainport Technology and potentially Apple Computers. By harnessing the power of open source development, OS Medical will strive to become the preeminent assistive device design community. OS Medical is committed to adhering to open source principles. All design specifications and IP will be published freely. Thriving open source communities exist to support software applications such as Linux, Mozilla and Drupal. Open source hardware communities are growing quickly. OS Medical will be the first open source community dedicated specifically to medical devices. Production of devices will be performed in partnership with electrical engineering classes at universities. The BVP will be delivered as a kit, which will be assembled by students as they learn basic engineering skills. Completed kits will be donated to blindness advocacy organizations for distribution to users. The BVP would replace the kits currently used, which have minimal social value and are generally thrown away or salvaged for parts at the conclusion of the class. OS Medical is currently in discussions with Prof Phillip Wong to develop a pilot program in conjunction with his Electrical Programming class. In 2013, OS Medical would like to provide the BVP to users free of cost. With an initial goal of 200 devices, OS Medical will require $30,000 in start-up funding. This will provide for the components of the device and administrative costs for the website which would support the OS Medical community. OS Medical would like to develop additional devices to serve other disabilities by 2015 and grow to serve 4,000 users by 2017. OS Medical will strive to both supply devices and serve as a cornerstone in the open source medical device community. OS Medical will serve as a conduit connecting disability advocacy organizations, educational institutions and open source developers to facilitate the design and distribution of the next generation of assistive devices. Rami Alshafi is the founder of OS Medical and will serve as Executive Director. He is currently completing a Master’s Degree in electrical engineering at Portland State University. He is assisted by Joseph King, a recent graduate of the Portland State MBA program, who will sit on the OS Medical Board of Directors. Title: Open Source Medical Solutions Author: Alshafi, Rami, King, Joseph Year: 2012 Open Source Medical Solutions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the development of medical technologies through open source principles. OS Medical is dedicated to developing low-cost medical devices. The first device, currently in development, is the Blind Vision Project. Worn as a conventional pair of glasses, the BVP utilizes ultrasonic sensors to perceive physical objects, transmitting their proximity with massaging motors connected to the earpieces of the glasses. The device’s range can be easily adjusted to facilitate indoor or outdoor use. The device is powered by a lithium-ion battery, which is recharged with a standard USB cable. 3 million Americans are currently blind and 25 million suffer from impaired vision. Blindness can lead to a variety of other health conditions such as depression, diabetes and high cholesterol. Globally, 40 million are blind and 285 million visually impaired. In developing, lack of mobility can dramatically shorten life expectancy. The BVP will strive to increase the mobility and improve the life of blind people around the world. Both blind people and advocacy groups have expressed interest in the BVP, though similar devices have failed to catch on in the past. The failure of similar devices is generally attributed to a lack of functionality or unwieldy appearance. Competing devices are currently in development by Oxford University, Brainport Technology and potentially Apple Computers. By harnessing the power of open source development, OS Medical will strive to become the preeminent assistive device design community. OS Medical is committed to adhering to open source principles. All design specifications and IP will be published freely. Thriving open source communities exist to support software applications such as Linux, Mozilla and Drupal. Open source hardware communities are growing quickly. OS Medical will be the first open source community dedicated specifically to medical devices. Production of devices will be performed in partnership with electrical engineering classes at universities. The BVP will be delivered as a kit, which will be assembled by students as they learn basic engineering skills. Completed kits will be donated to blindness advocacy organizations for distribution to users. The BVP would replace the kits currently used, which have minimal social value and are generally thrown away or salvaged for parts at the conclusion of the class. OS Medical is currently in discussions with Prof Phillip Wong to develop a pilot program in conjunction with his Electrical Programming class. In 2013, OS Medical would like to provide the BVP to users free of cost. With an initial goal of 200 devices, OS Medical will require $30,000 in start-up funding. This will provide for the components of the device and administrative costs for the website which would support the OS Medical community. OS Medical would like to develop additional devices to serve other disabilities by 2015 and grow to serve 4,000 users by 2017. OS Medical will strive to both supply devices and serve as a cornerstone in the open source medical device community. OS Medical will serve as a conduit connecting disability advocacy organizations, educational institutions and open source developers to facilitate the design and distribution of the next generation of assistive devices. Rami Alshafi is the founder of OS Medical and will serve as Executive Director. He is currently completing a Master’s Degree in electrical engineering at Portland State University. He is assisted by Joseph King, a recent graduate of the Portland State MBA program, who will sit on the OS Medical Board of Directors. Close

• 3. [Article] Internal or External Knowledge: Which is More Important for the Performance of National Laboratories in Technology Latecomer Countries?

  The national laboratories in countries that are latecomers to advanced technological development are considered a significant source of scientific knowledge and technology for local industries that the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Internal or External Knowledge: Which is More Important for the Performance of National Laboratories in Technology Latecomer Countries? Author: Ploykitikoon, Pattravadee, Weber, Charles M. Year: 2015 The national laboratories in countries that are latecomers to advanced technological development are considered a significant source of scientific knowledge and technology for local industries that the national government deems strategic and for developing the country’s infrastructure. This knowledge comes from both inside and outside the national laboratories. We investigate the relative impact of internal and external sources of knowledge on the performance of the national laboratories of a rapidly developing country, whose stated missions are 1) satisfying the needs of targeted local technology users; 2) commercialization of technology; and 3) developing a long-term R&D capability for the country. We conduct a survey-based study, which covers 208 recently completed R&D projects that span three industries: biotechnology; electronics and computers; materials and nanomaterials. Our study finds that, regardless of mission, knowledge from external sources impacts performance more significantly than internal knowledge does. The impact on performance is greatest when knowledge from internal and external sources is used in conjunction. We consequently make the case for an open innovation policy for the national laboratories in technology latecomer countries and for implementing practices that enhance the capacity to absorb knowledge that flows into the national laboratories from external sources. Title: Internal or External Knowledge: Which is More Important for the Performance of National Laboratories in Technology Latecomer Countries? Author: Ploykitikoon, Pattravadee, Weber, Charles M. Year: 2015 The national laboratories in countries that are latecomers to advanced technological development are considered a significant source of scientific knowledge and technology for local industries that the national government deems strategic and for developing the country’s infrastructure. This knowledge comes from both inside and outside the national laboratories. We investigate the relative impact of internal and external sources of knowledge on the performance of the national laboratories of a rapidly developing country, whose stated missions are 1) satisfying the needs of targeted local technology users; 2) commercialization of technology; and 3) developing a long-term R&D capability for the country. We conduct a survey-based study, which covers 208 recently completed R&D projects that span three industries: biotechnology; electronics and computers; materials and nanomaterials. Our study finds that, regardless of mission, knowledge from external sources impacts performance more significantly than internal knowledge does. The impact on performance is greatest when knowledge from internal and external sources is used in conjunction. We consequently make the case for an open innovation policy for the national laboratories in technology latecomer countries and for implementing practices that enhance the capacity to absorb knowledge that flows into the national laboratories from external sources. Close

• 4. [Article] Developing Strategic Decision Making Process for Product and Service Planning

  It is imperative to forecast advanced or emerging technologies to aid in decision making on firm's R&D investments and business plan for commercialization efforts. Even though a company must align R&D ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Developing Strategic Decision Making Process for Product and Service Planning Author: Cho, Yonghee Year: 2015 It is imperative to forecast advanced or emerging technologies to aid in decision making on firm's R&D investments and business plan for commercialization efforts. Even though a company must align R&D planning with overall business planning such as manufacturing, sales and marketing, personnel, and finance, systematic management approaches are limited in it based upon the prediction of technological change and speed. This paper aims to provide a decision support tool to aid in strategic service planning and technology development in a firm. The study is to enhance strategic development of service and product with the consideration of emerging technologies. This model helps decision makers to easily identify emerging technologies and new research fields with systematic decision making process. Title: Developing Strategic Decision Making Process for Product and Service Planning Author: Cho, Yonghee Year: 2015 It is imperative to forecast advanced or emerging technologies to aid in decision making on firm's R&D investments and business plan for commercialization efforts. Even though a company must align R&D planning with overall business planning such as manufacturing, sales and marketing, personnel, and finance, systematic management approaches are limited in it based upon the prediction of technological change and speed. This paper aims to provide a decision support tool to aid in strategic service planning and technology development in a firm. The study is to enhance strategic development of service and product with the consideration of emerging technologies. This model helps decision makers to easily identify emerging technologies and new research fields with systematic decision making process. Close

• 5. [Article] Development Log: Cool People Inc.

  The Development Log report will focus in a detailed description of the implementation process of the theory learnt in class in a real application for the product of Cool People Inc. There is an visible ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Development Log: Cool People Inc. Author: Upadhyay, Jubin, Alzamil, Ziyad, Charoensupyanan, Apisit, Pornsatit, Chakaphan, Soysa, Dinesh, Gomez, Fredy Year: 2012 The Development Log report will focus in a detailed description of the implementation process of the theory learnt in class in a real application for the product of Cool People Inc. There is an visible gap between theory and practice, so the team had to manage different situation where either different tools beyond the ones explained in class were used or some approaches were avoided because of lack of applicability. This report is broken down in different sections that match the flow of the book, and it explains the process and main barriers to implement the material learnt in class in the development of our new product. Title: Development Log: Cool People Inc. Author: Upadhyay, Jubin, Alzamil, Ziyad, Charoensupyanan, Apisit, Pornsatit, Chakaphan, Soysa, Dinesh, Gomez, Fredy Year: 2012 The Development Log report will focus in a detailed description of the implementation process of the theory learnt in class in a real application for the product of Cool People Inc. There is an visible gap between theory and practice, so the team had to manage different situation where either different tools beyond the ones explained in class were used or some approaches were avoided because of lack of applicability. This report is broken down in different sections that match the flow of the book, and it explains the process and main barriers to implement the material learnt in class in the development of our new product. Close

• 6. [Article] Technology, Agglomeration, and Regional Competition for Investment

  The active "courting" of firms by municipalities, regions, and even nations has a long-standing history and the competition for firm location through a wide variety of incentives seems to have escalated ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Technology, Agglomeration, and Regional Competition for Investment Author: Blonigen, Bruce A. (Bruce Aloysius), Kolpin, Van Year: 2003, 2001 The active "courting" of firms by municipalities, regions, and even nations has a long-standing history and the competition for firm location through a wide variety of incentives seems to have escalated to new heights in recent years. We develop a model that explores technology development by firms that face regional competition for their investment and examine the endogenous determination of regions’ policies, firm technology, and agglomeration externalities. In particular, we find that regional competition leads firms to inefficiently distort their research and development efforts in hopes of improving their standing in the competition amongst regions for their investment. This loss in efficiency is aggravated by the agglomeration externalities that are inherently present in many industries. We offer several case studies that provide evidence consistent with our theoretical conclusions. Title: Technology, Agglomeration, and Regional Competition for Investment Author: Blonigen, Bruce A. (Bruce Aloysius), Kolpin, Van Year: 2003, 2001 The active "courting" of firms by municipalities, regions, and even nations has a long-standing history and the competition for firm location through a wide variety of incentives seems to have escalated to new heights in recent years. We develop a model that explores technology development by firms that face regional competition for their investment and examine the endogenous determination of regions’ policies, firm technology, and agglomeration externalities. In particular, we find that regional competition leads firms to inefficiently distort their research and development efforts in hopes of improving their standing in the competition amongst regions for their investment. This loss in efficiency is aggravated by the agglomeration externalities that are inherently present in many industries. We offer several case studies that provide evidence consistent with our theoretical conclusions. Close

• 7. [Article] Marketing Plan Samsung Galaxy Skin

  This paper attempts to develop a marketing plan for the new Smartphone to be introduced into the market by Samsung in the second quarter of 2013. After capturing a large portion of the Smartphone market ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Marketing Plan Samsung Galaxy Skin Author: van Blommestein, Kevin C., Neethirajan, Aarthi, Alharbi, Mousa, Talla, Rajasree, Talla, Rajesh, Khalifa, Zack Year: 2012 This paper attempts to develop a marketing plan for the new Smartphone to be introduced into the market by Samsung in the second quarter of 2013. After capturing a large portion of the Smartphone market share and leading the market in sales with its Galaxy S-series, Samsung will be introducing a different Smartphone that will incorporate the flexible screen technology “Galaxy Skin”. This incorporation of the flexible technology will enable Smartphones to be bendable, unbreakable, more power efficient, low weight and smaller in size. The paper introduces Samsung in general and analyzes its strength and capabilities of developing such products. Afterwards, the study covers the market demographics by sizing the total market, and the segmentation of the available market. The analysts then drill down into the market needs and investigate the target customers who have pressing need for such product. Surveys and interviews were conducted to capture the customer’s voice. The findings indicate that customers ranked the battery life to be the most favored feature followed by the flexible screen. Moreover, the analysts developed a marketing plan of the Galaxy Skin—which involved value drivers, CRTA, TALC, competition analysis, 4P’s and sales forecasting for the post launch two years. Furthermore, the price of Galaxy Skin is not yet announced, but the analysts estimated the price to be $725 based on the customer and competition analysis. Due to the secrecy practices and confidentiality that Samsung is following, the researchers of this paper had to make some assumptions such as those related to budgeting. Lastly, the analysts find that Samsung is committed to sustain its leadership in the Smartphone market by becoming the dominant developer of the flexible display technology products. Title: Marketing Plan Samsung Galaxy Skin Author: van Blommestein, Kevin C., Neethirajan, Aarthi, Alharbi, Mousa, Talla, Rajasree, Talla, Rajesh, Khalifa, Zack Year: 2012 This paper attempts to develop a marketing plan for the new Smartphone to be introduced into the market by Samsung in the second quarter of 2013. After capturing a large portion of the Smartphone market share and leading the market in sales with its Galaxy S-series, Samsung will be introducing a different Smartphone that will incorporate the flexible screen technology “Galaxy Skin”. This incorporation of the flexible technology will enable Smartphones to be bendable, unbreakable, more power efficient, low weight and smaller in size. The paper introduces Samsung in general and analyzes its strength and capabilities of developing such products. Afterwards, the study covers the market demographics by sizing the total market, and the segmentation of the available market. The analysts then drill down into the market needs and investigate the target customers who have pressing need for such product. Surveys and interviews were conducted to capture the customer’s voice. The findings indicate that customers ranked the battery life to be the most favored feature followed by the flexible screen. Moreover, the analysts developed a marketing plan of the Galaxy Skin—which involved value drivers, CRTA, TALC, competition analysis, 4P’s and sales forecasting for the post launch two years. Furthermore, the price of Galaxy Skin is not yet announced, but the analysts estimated the price to be $725 based on the customer and competition analysis. Due to the secrecy practices and confidentiality that Samsung is following, the researchers of this paper had to make some assumptions such as those related to budgeting. Lastly, the analysts find that Samsung is committed to sustain its leadership in the Smartphone market by becoming the dominant developer of the flexible display technology products. Close

• 8. [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

• 9. [Article] Lead-user research in the wood window value chain

  Lead-user research is a relatively new marketing research technique, and it has not seen much use in the forest sector. Lead-user research is designed to capture not just the needs of the customer in their ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Lead-user research in the wood window value chain Author: Kamke, Kathryn Jean Lead-user research is a relatively new marketing research technique, and it has not seen much use in the forest sector. Lead-user research is designed to capture not just the needs of the customer in their own voice but also to involve actual users of goods and/or services in their development. Lead-users are those individuals who are on the leading-edge in adopting new products and services and who expect to realize the most benefit from these new products and services. This expectation is what drives lead-users to innovate. The qualitative study described here identifies and explores the perspectives of lead-users in the wood window industry. These users identified what they liked or did not like about existing products and services as well as desirable new products and services. Qualitative measures were used to document and summarize the results. Findings from this study outline various opportunities and challenges for the introduction of regionally targeted and green/environmental products, processes and services, thereby demonstrating the value of applying to lead-users for product development concepts. However, this study also highlights the challenges in using the lead-user method, including the varying definitions of a lead-user and the subjective nature of categorizing someone as a lead-user. These findings show that while there are multiple opportunities for window manufacturers to innovate and, in so doing, create superior customer value, there is also a need for greater familiarity with the lead-user method so that it can be effectively applied. Title: Lead-user research in the wood window value chain Author: Kamke, Kathryn Jean Lead-user research is a relatively new marketing research technique, and it has not seen much use in the forest sector. Lead-user research is designed to capture not just the needs of the customer in their own voice but also to involve actual users of goods and/or services in their development. Lead-users are those individuals who are on the leading-edge in adopting new products and services and who expect to realize the most benefit from these new products and services. This expectation is what drives lead-users to innovate. The qualitative study described here identifies and explores the perspectives of lead-users in the wood window industry. These users identified what they liked or did not like about existing products and services as well as desirable new products and services. Qualitative measures were used to document and summarize the results. Findings from this study outline various opportunities and challenges for the introduction of regionally targeted and green/environmental products, processes and services, thereby demonstrating the value of applying to lead-users for product development concepts. However, this study also highlights the challenges in using the lead-user method, including the varying definitions of a lead-user and the subjective nature of categorizing someone as a lead-user. These findings show that while there are multiple opportunities for window manufacturers to innovate and, in so doing, create superior customer value, there is also a need for greater familiarity with the lead-user method so that it can be effectively applied. Close

• 10. [Article] DevOps Transformation

  This report is intended to look at the evolution of DevOps, its brief history in the technology and software industries, and its creation influencers. DevOps has been described as an industry revolution, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: DevOps Transformation Author: Stevens, Jake, Mohammed, Marthed, Lerdphayakkarat, Rassaniya Year: 2017 This report is intended to look at the evolution of DevOps, its brief history in the technology and software industries, and its creation influencers. DevOps has been described as an industry revolution, which has transformed the relationships that exist within technology companies, breaking down the walls created within the typically siloed functional groups that exist within the industry. Some critics question whether this is truly a revolutionary industry management methodology, or does it have origins deeply rooted in alternative methodologies that have existed for decades in other industries such as concurrent engineering? The evolution and integration of DevOps into the technology and software industry has had a significant impact on the approach industry leaders take when investing in the components of their technology teams. There is a larger focus on communication and the rate of information transfer between the departments and functional groups. This paper will look into the possible connections that exist between concurrent engineering, developed in the 1980’s and DevOps which made its debut in the late 2000’s. Title: DevOps Transformation Author: Stevens, Jake, Mohammed, Marthed, Lerdphayakkarat, Rassaniya Year: 2017 This report is intended to look at the evolution of DevOps, its brief history in the technology and software industries, and its creation influencers. DevOps has been described as an industry revolution, which has transformed the relationships that exist within technology companies, breaking down the walls created within the typically siloed functional groups that exist within the industry. Some critics question whether this is truly a revolutionary industry management methodology, or does it have origins deeply rooted in alternative methodologies that have existed for decades in other industries such as concurrent engineering? The evolution and integration of DevOps into the technology and software industry has had a significant impact on the approach industry leaders take when investing in the components of their technology teams. There is a larger focus on communication and the rate of information transfer between the departments and functional groups. This paper will look into the possible connections that exist between concurrent engineering, developed in the 1980’s and DevOps which made its debut in the late 2000’s. Close