Using the IBM Innovation Factory Idea Management Solution to focus your company on innovation and ideation for strategic issues

Abstract

An innovation life cycle is a common process that IBM has observed across a wide variety of customers and industries. In the beginning of the life cycle, ideation and idea selection are critical phases that can be supported by the Innovation Factory Idea Management solution. This paper describes the values, processes, and functions the solution provides to manage ideation and idea selection. Idea management enables the collaborative innovation for organizations facing the competitive market.