By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA
Originally published June 6, 2018
If you are in the aerospace or automotive businesses, competitive intelligence can give you a distinct competitive edge. This article shows you how. Read more here.
The Real Value of Competitive Landscape Analysis
By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA
Originally published February 6, 2018
This article describes the inherent value of conducting a CLA and why they are worth exploring in more detail. Read more here.
Don’t Be Afraid — How to Quickly and Thoroughly Review a Patent
By Kevin Closson, M.A., Nerac Analyst
Originally published January 19, 2017
An overview of the most important elements of reviewing a patent.
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How to Maximize Competitive Intelligence Research Results
By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: March 4, 2016
Because competitive intelligence is such an important business function, it’s critical to know what to expect in terms of content in a competitive landscape report. This article examines how to maximize your research results.
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Smartphone Health Sensing – Beyond the Hype.
By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: November 6, 2015
This article looks into some of the realities of the health sensing market.
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Maximize Competitive Advantage through Strategic IP Investments
By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: October 14, 2015
This article takes a look at a recent survey of IP professionals which reveals the paths they are taking in order to address these goals.
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Identifying and Evaluating Strategic Partners the Right Way
By Kevin Closson, Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: June 8th, 2015
Maybe one morning your lead engineer tells you in a project status meeting that your company’s product is only going to partially solve the customer’s problem. To make it really work requires something additional. Something your company doesn’t do and doesn’t know anything about.
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Considering Adjacent Markets? Read This First.
By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: December 2nd, 2014
All of this appears to cast adjacent markets in a negative light but nothing could be further from the truth. Nerac enthusiastically encourages its clients to look for opportunities in adjacent spaces. Doing so, however, requires careful research and business case preparation, rigorous strategic discipline and plenty of patience. Read More
Air Traffic Control…For Drones
By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: November 21st, 2014
The civilian and commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or “drones” as they are often called, is a hot topic. Google, Amazon and many others have made announcements about their UAV programs and plans. Talk of UAVs has moved beyond hobbyist and technical circles into the popular vernacular. Read More
Clean Coal Technologies Market Research Report – Executive Summary
By Kevin Closson, Nerac Analyst
Originally published August, 2012
The largest fraction of the world’s electricity is generated by burning coal. Coal is plentiful, has a high energy value, is easily transportable and storable, and provides dispatchable energy.
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