Innovation Stories

What Are Some Examples of Crowdsourcing Innovation?

There's no better demonstration of the power of crowdsourcing innovation than proof of it in action. Here are four examples of crowdsourcing in action improving everything from financial services to government communications. Standard Bank: Getting Money Where It Needs To

IdeaScale Podcast – NSW Health Pathology

In the best of times, New South Wales (NSW) Health Pathology, a statewide clinical service, has a complex mission. Formed in 2014, the department supports the critically ill, protects public health, analyzes health data, and supports the state across a

Bed, Bath & Beyond Announces $1 Billion Innovation Strategy

Leading home goods retailer Bed, Bath & Beyond is upping the innovation game by launching an omnichannel transformation to drive sales. As part of a new three-year strategy, the $1 billion to $1.5 billion investment is designed to drive growth and increase

What the U.S. Treasury is Learning from Its Blockchain Projects

Government innovation needs a different path and approach than in the private sector. It's something the Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation (FIT), in the Treasury Department's Fiscal Service Bureau, knows well. As they begin working to implement their first blockchain

How COVID-19 Has Impacted the 5G Rollout

The COVID-19 pandemic has hugely impacted the need for the 5G rollout. As the way people communicate has changed, companies like Motorola and Qualcomm have bolstered their product development strategies. With so many businesses turning to remote work, technology companies

How a Pandemic Promoted Innovation in Manufacturing

Like all industries, manufacturing has seen many changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In just a few short months, supply chains were cut off, and manufacturers were forced to innovate or close their doors. Surviving businesses need to create an innovation

NASA’s COVID-19 Work Highlighted in Comic Book Format

NASA uses innovation management every day to develop new air and space technology and explore new frontiers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they used technology and skills to help combat the coronavirus. NASA used the IdeaScale crowdsourcing platform to share ideas

NASA’s Work to Fight COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to take a different approach to how businesses are run. Innovation management has taken priority as business leaders scramble to find new ways of providing relief and assistance. Technology is a critical part of