11.11. IBM TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CASES
Cohen and colleagues (1979, p. 11) focusing on the transfer of technology from research to a profitable commercial enterprise, describe a study of 18 IBM projects; some of them were successful, while others failed. They produced valuable guidelines for moving technology from research to project development. This study can form an archetype for the development of guidelines for technology transfer that are responsive to the unique requirements of a given organization.
As a result of this study, factors identified that affect technology transfer are discussed in the order of their relative importance:
11.11.1. Technical Understanding
It is necessary that research personnel fully understand the main technology ...
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