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Innovation

Radar Concept

Development

Questions

What (Brand, Offerings, Platforms)

1. Could this concept include proprietary platforms and
standards that could sustain our competitive advantage?
2. What does “upgrade” or “improvement over time” mean
for this concept? What are possible upgrade paths?
3. What are some possibilities for modularity and common
designs or architectures? Will our design permit
upgrades to be installed more quickly and cheaply than
comparable offerings?
4. What common and/or off-the-shelf technologies or
processes might we exploit?
5. What opportunities exist to integrate outside technologies
and/or capabilities into our products and services?

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