Decision Support News
D. J. Power, Editor
February 8, 2015 Vol. 16, No. 03
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1) What is the technology adoption curve? Is it relevant to DSS?
2) Recent Decision Support News Headlines
3) Upcoming Decision Support Conferences/Call for Papers
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What is the technology adoption curve? Is it relevant to DSS?
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by Daniel J. Power
Editor, DSSResources.com
The technology adoption curve (TAC) is a theory about how individuals and organizations behave in implementing innovative technologies. A quick examination of the framework shows some similarities to the product life cycle curve discussed in business marketing courses. The theory is however more sophisticated than a life cycle or a diffusion model. The underlying model of technology adoption identifies 5 types of adopters of technology with very different interests and buying characteristics. The companies and individuals that are first to adopt a new technology are called innovators. The second type is known as the early adopters. The third type is called early majority, then the late majority adopters and, finally, the laggards.
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2) Recent DSS News Headlines
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02/03/2015 Analyst report shows Teradata continues to lead in integrated Data Warehousing. Check release.
02/02/2015 SSA & Company partners with InfomatiX to help companies harness the benefits of big data and advanced analytics through a new training program. Check release.
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3) Upcoming Decision Support Conferences/Call for Papers/Books
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1. March 21-23, 2015, International Conference on Information Systems
and Technologies (ICIST2015), Istanbul, Turkey. Check the website Click here.
2. May 14-15, 2015 Midwest Association for Information Systems
Conference, Pittsburg State University. Check the website Click here.
3. August 13-15, 2015 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Puerto Rico. Check website Click here.
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