What is a technology roadmap?
A roadmap describes how elements will change over a period of time. By linking together various elements, the roadmap can show what activities need to be carried out in the short- and medium-term in order to reach a longer-term objective. For technology roadmaps, the timeframe involved varies according to the type of technology being discussed. Technologies to support mobile communications will generally have shorter timeframes on roadmaps than technologies to support nuclear power generation. Elements of technology roadmaps typically include: • The external market/industry or environment • Products or services • Technologies • Infrastructure or resources. For specific organisations, a roadmap will lead to matching a companys in-house resources with commercial opportunities, and ensure a focus on key areas for development. For greatest effectiveness, the roadmap must be seen as a live document, which is updated regularly as part of a process, rather than documentation generated by a on
