Just a few weeks ago, Innobasque published an interesting glossary on foresight, a very valuable initiative to bring these terms closer to more people and organisations. At InTool, we work every day with concepts that, although they are common for those who are already immersed in processes of vigilance, intelligence and ideation, may be new … Continued
When we talk to organisations about what has led them to systematise the surveillance and ideation process, they tell us that some of the most common reasons are lack of continuous information capture, difficulty in anticipating trends or lack of inspiration in the ideation process. Below, we will list the signs that your organisation needs … Continued
We are especially excited to share that InTool has been featured in the latest edition of the newsletter “Aurrera!”, the quarterly publication of the Basque Government that collects innovative projects in the field of New Technologies. View full document The fact that our tool appears in this newsletter is a recognition of the impact of … Continued
As a benchmark in the surveillance and intelligence sector, InTool has helped in the definition and development of the glossary of the Basque Innovation Agency. This glossary includes some of the main foresight terms and aims to facilitate the understanding of this field. Alfabetización para el futuroSe trata de una combinación de habilidades cognitivas (pensamiento … Continued
Transfiere 2025 has come to an end! It has been three intense days in Malaga, surrounded by professionals with whom we have had very interesting conversations about the usefulness of monitoring and ideation to drive innovation. From InTool, we have had the opportunity to: Our participation in Transfiere is a direct result of our monitoring … Continued
According to a Microsoft study on workplace trends, 62% of workers say they spend too much time searching for and managing information in their working day, reducing their productivity and ability to innovate. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to change this, automating processes and making it easier to access information in seconds. Here are 5 … Continued
According to UNE 166006:2018 – SURVEILLANCE AND INTELLIGENCE is an ethical and systematic process of collecting and analysing information, using public, legal and accessible sources, about the business sector environment, competitors and the organisation itself, and communicating its meaning and implications for decision-making. Espionage involves unauthorised or unlawful access to confidential information. Industrial espionage is … Continued
For strategic information to really make an impact, it is key to distribute it effectively. Well-managed information drives strategic decisions, improves collaboration between teams/users and allows you to react quickly to market changes. One of the most effective ways to distribute strategic information is through newsletters, which allow key insights to be shared with different … Continued
In our ecosystem, the analyst and the expert work together in an indispensable way, as both are responsible for validating, organising and giving the strategic interpretation, with the expert putting the information into value. The expert plays a critical role in the continuous improvement of the process. Through a constant feedback loop, the expert evaluates … Continued
As we have seen in previous publications, the process of surveillance and intelligence begins with the identification of the organisation’s specific needs and objectives, followed by the integration of information sources and the application of filters to separate the relevant from the trivial. However, the true art of transforming information into strategic value is revealed … Continued
