Business Change and ImplementationResource

Technology Radar

Grouping technologies by recommended adoption status.

A technology radar groups technologies into adoption categories such as Adopt, Trial, Assess or Hold. It communicates standards, monitors emerging options and guides consistent technology decisions.

How to use this tool

  1. Define scope and review period

    Define the radar’s scope, audience and review period.

  2. Gather technology evidence

    Gather evidence about relevant technologies.

  3. Assign adoption categories

    Assign each technology to an adoption category.

  4. Agree and review regularly

    Agree the recommendations and review the radar regularly.

References & further reading

Thoughtworks (2010–present). Technology Radar. Thoughtworks.