Repositioning r&d in the new ict business situation
K. Toivo, Antun Carić · 2003
Abwoct- Research and development (R&D) has bcun until very recently at the hcart of the telecommunication industry growth. In the new situation the industry and cspccially the equipment suppliers are in, R&D has to be rcpositioncd to match both changed business nceds and new tcchnology opportunitics. This paper cxamines the underlying changes in business and technology that impact the role of R&D of global suppliers of telecommunication equipment. The new situation R&D is facing os wcU as available counter-measures to react to this ncw situation arc described. The implementation of selected actions within the Ericssan group is discussed in the form of a E~SC study. Rased on this cxperienec conclusions are drawn far the iuture dcvclopmcnt of global R&D operations, especially suggesting actions to be taken by management responsible for R&D centers.