Working with some of our technology-based clients, we have found that, among the many signals in the environment, patents have become a key source for anticipating where innovation is heading. Before a new product reaches the market, someone is already registering, protecting or improving it. And that trail—often invisible to those who don’t look closely—can … Continued
In recent weeks, the Iberian Peninsula has been under the influence of several storms—Goretti, Ingrid and Joseph—which have brought cold weather, rain and wind to almost the entire country. And, as always, while some were caught off guard by the storm, others were already prepared: they equipped their cars with the necessary supplies, changed their … Continued
Every year, hundreds of organisations regret having been too late to apply for aid, not having found out about new regulations or not having anticipated a change that directly impacts their activity.This is not due to a lack of capacity, but rather a lack of systematisation in the collection and analysis of information.The reality is … Continued
The more voices you listen to, the richer your vision becomes Those of us who work in the world of information and knowledge management know that the diversity of having different types of information sources is what truly enriches a good surveillance and ideation system. Each source of information provides a perspective, a story, a … Continued
There is a quote by Xavier Marcet, an expert in business strategy and innovation, that says: “Organisations that learn faster than their environment are the ones that survive” This quote sums up an essential truth: organisations that observe their environment, learn from it and transform information into knowledge develop a kind of ‘organisational intelligence’ that … Continued
At InTool, each person contributes something unique. In Laura’s case, her talent goes beyond the process of monitoring, intelligence and ideation: she has found her form of expression in knitting and creating with her hands. And, if you think about it, it’s not so far removed from what we do at InTool on a daily … Continued
As in previous years, at InTool we met with our two trusted suppliers, Barnetik and Hiruclick, for a joint assessment session.This was a key moment to look back, identify strengths, detect areas for improvement and propose new ideas to help us continue optimising our collaboration in the coming year. These sessions are a reminder that … Continued
For approximately one year now, at InTool we have been monitoring the concept of augmented innovation. During this year we have participated in several webinars and workshops, and in June we had the opportunity to attend a training course on augmented innovation, organised by Innobasque and taught by David Alayón, CEO and co-founder of Innuba, … Continued
Artificial Intelligence is advancing at an unstoppable pace and playing an increasingly important role in our organisations. However, amid so much innovation, it is important to pause and reflect on what adopting these technologies really means and how they can help us in our daily lives. In this post, we want to share a brief … Continued
Implementing a surveillance and intelligence system is not just a matter of ‘putting a radar’ into operation. It involves transforming scattered information into concrete decisions that help your organisation innovate, anticipate and compete better. However, in practice we see something very common: Systems that are set up with great enthusiasm… and after a few months … Continued
