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We assist in assessing & managing technology within business and in helping gain best value from technology within products and services.
In particular, we help evaluate and improve:
› How technology matches business & market requirements
› Technical development & manufacturing strategies
› Market opportunities, market access & positioning against competitors
› Intellectual property: how to protect it and how to gain best business value
We work flexibly with clients to deliver the necessary level and depth of assistance required, and our standard services can be tailored toward specific needs & timescales. Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.
We offer services covering:
› Technology & product strategy
› Assessment
› Implementation
Technology & product strategy
Technology strategy and road-mapping
› Evaluation of ‘state of the art’ and future technology trends
› Identification of technology strengths/weaknesses
› Evaluation of options to maximise value from technology assets
Development audit & planning
› Evaluation of development approach, planning and resources
› Auditing of current R&D capability and effectiveness
Market evaluation & studies
› Study of potential & existing markets sectors & end customers
› Market analysis – growth, dynamics, barriers
› Opportunity window assessment
Competitive positioning analysis
› Study of competitive landscape & key players
› Competitive differentiators & competitor market positioning
Business re-appraisal
› Study of existing technology basis and business case
› Recommendations for future strategy
Assessment
Technical audit & product assessment
› Detailed technical analysis of technology and products
› Product design, safety and compliance assessment
Due-diligence
› Technical and commercial evaluation & audit to support investment decision-making
› Early-stage initial assessments and late-stage detailed investigation & audit.
IPR assessment
› Evaluation of technology & intellectual property assets
› IP exploitation strategy & partnering – investigation of options
› Prioduct IP cost analysis
Regulatory, spectrum & standards advice
› Advice on regulatory landscapes and requirements
› Business impact analysis
› Licensing framework development & structuring
Implementation services
Business case development
› Business planning
› Licence application support
› Prospectus input for stock market flotations
Investment appraisal & fund raising
› Assistance with identifying funding for technology developments
› Plextek is also able to assist with initial fund raising activities in coordination with our financial services partner Corbett Keeling
Market entry & service planning
Partnership and alliances
› Guidance on business partnerships & technology alliances to optimise business profitablity
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