Reexamining Technology Measurement in the Portable Microcomputer Industry
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
12-1-1996
Description
In 1992, the authors published a paper dealing with technology measurement and the appraisal of information technology. A `features' database on over 300 microcomputers was analyzed to predict the market introduction year of the technology. Although a good regression model was developed (r2 = .824 and F = 230.7 with p = .0001), the variability of the predictions was large for certain introduction years. In the past, several papers and case studies have examined the effects of a product's technological age on business strategies, such as the market introduction year for a new product. Although this research used no technological forecasting methodology, the issue of variables other than a product's features was examined. In light of this research, a reexamination of our previous model by including the type and technological age of the computer microprocessor seemed appropriate.
Citation Information
Miller, Phillip E.; and Peterson, David K.. 1996. Reexamining Technology Measurement in the Portable Microcomputer Industry. Proceedings - Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute. Vol.2 1181-1183.