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Definition[]

A disruptive technology is "a technology with the potential to causes a noticeable — even if temporary — destabilization of an existing market."[1]

Overview[]

"Disruptive technologies typically demonstrate a rapid rate of change in capabilities in terms of price/ performance relative to substitutes and alternative approaches, or they experience breakthroughs that drive accelerated rates of change or discontinuous capability improvements."[2]

Disruptive technologies include:

References[]

  1. James Manyika, et al., "Disruptive Technologies: Advances That Will Transform Life, Business, and the Global Economy," at 2 (McKinsey Global Institute) (May 2013).
  2. Id.

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