Theory Development and Validation of The AHSWSMD Active Horizon Scanning Weak Signal Mining and Decisioning Framework

Abstract

Software firms are strategically-oriented to identify, build and deploy new technologies that can create deep disruptions in their business and technological landscapes. Disruptive technologies enable long-term (and often, radical and exponential) innovation in software product & solution development, and have the potential to lead companies to non-linear business growth. In line with this expectation, the global software industry invests millions of dollars every year to identify, develop and deploy new disruptive technologies for building next-generation products & solutions