Curations Inc., a company that supports the creation of new growth businesses, and Cosm Inc. have entered into a strategic business collaboration.
Through this partnership, we will also utilize the development resources of KC Giken Corporation to strengthen our system for providing one-stop support for product development based on digital contact points, including “manufacturing” from the software to hardware domains.
In recent years, companies have been rapidly accelerating their business development and the creation of new products and services that utilize AI and IoT. In particular, there has been an increase in products that enhance customer experience by adding digital touchpoints to traditional hardware, such as smart home appliances and connected cars, and there is a demand for a system that incorporates the perspective of the service business into hardware development.
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Specifically, it is essential to not only ensure that a prototype “works,” but also to quickly and inexpensively conduct PoC (proof of concept) tests in an environment close to the market to quickly verify “whether customers will truly perceive value.” There is an urgent need to build a system that can carry out one-time clearance between concept and implementation.
In addition, for companies with existing manufacturing know-how and technological capabilities, improving product functions, transforming revenue structures, and redesigning business models are management issues for the next stage of growth. In order for these companies to maintain their growth trajectory, they need to build flexible verification systems through speedy external co-creation.
SOURCE: PRTimes