End to End Technology Management

An effective technology management is vital in all organizations whether they are developers or user. Many new ideas, innovation and technologies are being launched every day, not all might gain expected profit. The problem here is not necessarily with the technology but with the way technology is managed. It is necessary to conduct proper technology management that include stages such as technology forecasting technology strategy technology planning technology development and technology transfer. From these technology transfers is the most important as this incurs the profit of a system hence this should be done in a strategic way. Technology managers help to make a successful technology transfer. One of our system which is successfully transferred into the market is Tele-Ecg system, this system is developed specifically for use in rural areas where people over there can get an on-spot first-aid though it can be also used by general physicians for preliminary diagnose in heart diseases. Several surveys were done from manufacturers, license holders, and physicians for determining the success of the system in live market. This paper highlights two important points of technology management one is the importance of a technology manager and other is what is the perspective of a technology manager for a commercialization of a system.