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Growth - Through Convergent Technologies

Issues
  • This leading European successful wireless equipment provider wanted to more clearly understand the opportunity landscape as the internet and wireless technologies converge.
  • The leadership team was uneasy that it was being pre-empted by many personal device manufacturers but no company was taking the lead (re)define the value proposition to the business or consumer base.
Approach
  • Vaxa redefine the issue from "wireless/internet convergence" to ensure the growth landscape was broader.
  • Vaxa and the client team develop five (5) exploration or focal issues around business-to-business and consumers growth drivers.
  • Implemented two Visioning Panels, Market Immersions, and several large group ideation sessions..
Outcome
  • Four (4) major growth drivers emerged - three (3) in business and one (1) in the consumer sector.
  • Brought together a portfolio of partners to address a complete value net for each opportunity.
  • Strategically aligned the company's existing growth agenda with the new opportunities.
Client Results
  • Launched first handheld device that combined several functions into one.
  • Formed joint ventures with three (3) companies.
  • Roll out plan in North America and seven (7) European and Asian countries with twenty-four months.