Browser extensions and add-ons are typically reserved for those working on the creation side of technology or for those avid feature explorers who like to “trick out their ride” while surfing the net. I just recently discovered an extension for the Amazon wish list that was advertised in just the right way for the type […]
Posts Tagged ‘innovation’
Healthcare Needs Disruptive Innovations in Meaning
I recently read the excellent Design Driven Innovation, Roberto Verganti’s fascinating take on how certain paradigm-shifting products and services are created. In it, he introduces the concept of “innovation in meaning,” which he contrasts throughout the book with “innovation in technology.” Here’s my high-level summary of the differences: Innovation in technology: new electronics, parts, components, […]
The iPhonECG – Empowering Patients with Specialized Medical Data
The above video is a sneak preview of AliveCor’s iPhonECG, and is brought to us by scrubd.in, a brand new site devoted to categorizing, describing, and organizing medical apps. The iPhonECG has gotten a lot of well-deserved press, with many commentators remarking that the device is “proof that we are living in the future.” Indeed, […]
Innovation and offshore
I’ve read some interesting articles lately regarding how to get your offshore partner to innovate. One in CIO magazine; http://bit.ly/dl9YJB covered the topic pretty well with regard to what you have to change to spark innovation. But I’d like to add some specific areas where a multi-shore arrangement can transcend the usual SLA / price […]