Technologyranging
Technologyranging is a systematic approach to identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing technologies across a broad range of options to support strategic decision making. It combines elements of technology scouting, technology assessment, and technology management to map the potential of different technologies and assess their fit with current capabilities and future needs.
The term is relatively new and not yet standardized. In practice, technologyranging is used by corporations,
Core activities include horizon or trend scanning to identify emerging developments, capability assessment to measure technical
Applications range from R&D portfolio planning and digital transformation to procurement and urban or industrial systems
Benefits include improved alignment with strategy, earlier risk mitigation, and faster adoption of beneficial technologies. Challenges