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Not Everything Deserves a Spot on Your Roadmap
Your team is being pitched five new technologies this quarter. You have demo requests sitting in review. Your inbox has vendors promising transformation by Q4.
Which of them is actually worth your time?
Most decision-makers rely on intuition, internal pressure, or the loudest trend. That approach leads to waste, delays, and strategic drift. The real question is: how do you decide what matters when everything is marketed as essential?
At Galson Research, we built the Technology Prioritization Index (TPI) to give executives a clear, business-first method for evaluating tech domains.
What is the Technology Prioritization Index?
The Technology Prioritization Index is Galson's proprietary scoring framework for assessing technology domains. Every domain is evaluated using a 1 to 3 scale across seven specific business factors.
From foundational systems to exploratory capabilities, the TPI gives you a structured view of how each tech domain performs in the real world. It's not an opinion. It's a benchmark.
"Every technology is scored from 1 (limited or minimal performance) through 3 (strong performance) across key business criteria foundational to technology enablement and digital transformation within an enterprise." — Galson Research, Quantum Computing Mini Report
The Seven Business Factors
Each domain is scored across the following seven business factors:
- Proven Use Cases
- Cost Effectiveness and ROI
- Ease of Use and Integration
- Security and Compliance
- Maturity and Ecosystem
- Market Sentiment
- Adoption Growth
These categories reflect what actually matters when adopting new technology. They give a balanced view of how easy something is to use internally and how much traction it's getting.
What the Scores Mean
Each factor is scored from 1 to 3:
- 1 = Limited performance: The domain lacks readiness, presents high complexity, or has few real-world applications.
- 2 = Moderate performance: Some traction exists, but adoption is still early or uneven.
- 3 = Strong performance: The domain shows maturity, measurable business results, and integration feasibility.
The total score for each domain helps position it within Galson's three strategic segments: Foundational, Emerging, or Exploratory.
A Real Example: Quantum Computing
From the Quantum Computing mini report:
"TPI Navigator Rank: Exploratory" "TPI Score: 8/21"
This domain scored low across most factors, including use cases, ease of integration, and ROI. While strategic interest is high, practical application remains limited. This type of scoring helps teams avoid misallocating resources to hype-driven investments.
Why the Scorecard Matters
Here’s how the TPI can help you:
- A faster way to evaluate tech without reading 30-slide decks
- A structured conversation starter for cross-functional strategy sessions
- A reality check against industry noise and internal bias
There’s no time to waste on yet another trend report. You need a faster way to figure out what’s actually worth prioritizing before someone else gets there first.
Make Tech Prioritization a Strategic Habit
Prioritizing tech adoption is a core part of moving your strategy forward. It deserves your focus and attention. Choosing the right tech domain at the right time helps you stay focused and avoid wasted effort.
We are a research firm that helps decision-makers make sense of technology. We simplify the complex so you can decide with clarity.
Explore the full list of domains and their scores. Download our mini reports or talk to us about building a custom TPI report tailored to your business.
Visit galson.com/tpi to get started.
FAQs
Who should use the TPI?
The TPI is tailored for decision-makers who need to sift through competing priorities and identify where to invest for maximum impact.
How often is the data updated?
Mini reports are refreshed regularly. Domain scores are reviewed on a rolling basis as the ecosystem shifts.
Does the TPI replace vendor research?
No. The TPI complements it. It helps you filter which technologies are worth deeper exploration and which ones are not ready yet.
