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Geek Wire
22-05-2025
- Business
- Geek Wire
Tech Alliance study: R&D imbalance threatens state's innovation sector as public investment lags
Washington patent filings fell 23.4% from 2018 to 2023 — nearly five times the national average decline — despite the state's strong investment in research and development. Source: USPTO / Technology Alliance Benchmarking Report Washington ranks among the nation's top three states in business R&D spending, but weaker public investment is threatening the innovation ecosystem — a gap reflected in declining patent activity and limited startup diversity. That is one of the key takeaways in the 2025 Benchmarking Report from the Technology Alliance, which says Washington is relying too heavily on private companies to drive innovation, while public investment and basic research fall behind. Washington leads most states in private-sector research spending, with business R&D accounting for 98.6% of total R&D investment. That strength is not matched by academic and federal contributions, which make up less than 1.5% combined. Patent filings in Washington state have dropped 23% in five years, and the number of patents issued has fallen nearly 59%, raising concerns about the long-term output of the state's innovation pipeline. The report also notes that Washington's startup activity remains heavily concentrated in IT and healthcare, with fewer ventures emerging from basic science, clean energy, advanced materials, or other research-driven sectors. Washington's R&D spending climbed sharply after 2017 to reach 8% of state GDP by 2021. Source: Science & Engineering State Indicators / Technology Alliance Benchmarking Report That narrow focus, the report warns, could make the state less resilient to future economic cycles without greater investment in foundational research and public-sector support. Washington is in the top three states with R&D spending equal to 8% of the state's gross domestic product, said Chelsea Tucker, managing director at Accenture, presenting the findings at this week's Technology Alliance State of Technology Luncheon in downtown Seattle. 'We should be really proud of where we rank in R&D,' she said. 'When I read that, I really had to make sure my eyes weren't going cross. I think that's staggering.' However, as an indicator, she called the trends in patent filings a cause for concern. 'What do we need to do to guarantee that the organizations investing in R&D are motivated to continue?' Tucker said. 'I think we need to be introspective … to make sure that those R&D investments don't go down.' Chelsea Tucker, managing director at Accenture, presents findings from the 2025 Innovation Benchmarking Report at the Technology Alliance State of Technology Luncheon in Seattle. (Photo by Melissa Ponder for the Technology Alliance) The report calls for greater public investment in academic and federal research to help balance Washington's heavy reliance on private-sector R&D, while expanding support for basic research. The report also urges state leaders to maintain a competitive business environment to keep corporate R&D dollars in Washington and support continued economic growth. The report provided a backdrop for business and policy leaders — including Microsoft President Brad Smith — to call for renewed public investment and stronger innovation policy during the event. But the recommendations face a harsh reality of federal spending cuts and a shaky state economy. Washington is grappling with a $16 billion budget shortfall, leading to new business taxes and prompting the state to scale back key economic development programs. This year's version of the Benchmarking Report was authored by Ananya Yashasvi, the William H. Gates Sr. Fellow in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Technology Alliance, with guidance from Martin Stoddart, a managing director at Accenture. Accenture, the University of Washington, and Microsoft also contributed data and expertise to the report. See this year's report and past versions here.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Qlik Honors Partners Powering Data-to-Decision Excellence Worldwide
Global Partner Ecosystem Recognized for Driving Customer Success and Accelerating AI Adoption Across Industries ORLANDO, Fla., May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qlik® a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, today unveiled the winners of its annual Partner Awards at Qlik Connect® 2025, recognizing partners who lead the way in delivering exceptional customer outcomes through trusted data foundations and analytics. Amidst rising demands for practical, scalable AI adoption, Qlik's partners have demonstrated their critical role in transforming data into actionable business insights, helping customers execute decisively and thrive in today's complex business environment. The 2024 Partner Awards were presented at Qlik Connect, Qlik's premier annual event, showcasing partners that exemplify seamless execution in leveraging Qlik's data and analytics capabilities to drive immediate, tangible value. "Our partners are the engine behind turning AI potential into measurable outcomes for our customers," said David Zember, Senior Vice President, WW Channels and Alliances at Qlik. "Over the past year, their innovation and expertise accelerated hundreds of customer journeys from AI experimentation to real-world execution. As we enter the next phase of growth, we're committed to scaling these successes together, ensuring every customer can rapidly turn trusted data into decisive action and lasting competitive advantage." Global Partner Award recipients: Product Impact Partner of the Year: Stretch Qonnect Ecosystem Collaboration Partner of the Year: Passerelle System Integrator Innovation Partner of the Year: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Technology Alliance Innovation Partner of the Year: Databricks System Integrator Partner of the Year: Accenture Technology Alliance Partner of the Year: Amazon Web Services North America Partner Award recipients: Channel Growth Partner of the Year: rockITdata Partner Customer Success Champion Award: Artha Solutions Public Sector Partner of the Year: Carahsoft ISV Partner of the Year: e2open Channel Partner of the Year: Capital Data Analytics System Integrator Partner of the Year: Deloitte Consulting LLP Technology Alliance Partner of the Year: Snowflake EMEA Partner Award recipients: Channel Growth Partner of the Year: HeyData S.A.S Partner Customer Success Champion Award: EASYNEO Master Reseller of the Year: SP Data Ltd ISV Partner of the Year: Whoz Channel Partner of the Year: Horsa Insight System Integrator Partner of the Year: Cognizant Technology Alliance Partner of the Year: Amazon Web Services Asia Pacific Partner Award recipients: Channel Growth Partner of the Year: Partner Customer Success Champion Award: Micropinnacle Technology Corporation Public Sector Partner of the Year: ST Engineering Authorized Reseller of the Year: Think Artha Asia Pte Ltd Master Reseller of the Year: NS Solutions Corporation Channel Partner of the Year: Quandatics (M) Sdn Bhd System Integrator Partner of the Year: NTT DATA Technology Alliance Partner of the Year: Amazon Web Services Latin America Partner Award recipients: Channel Growth Partner of the Year: Inteligência de Negócios Sistemas e Informática Ltda Partner Customer Success Champion Award: DATECSA New Partner of the Year: Petacorp Authorized Reseller of the Year: H2J Soluções Corporativas em Gestão e TI Ltda Master Reseller of the Year: Toccato Tecnologia em Sistemas, Ltda. Channel Partner of the Year: DataIQ Mexico Technology Alliance Partner of the Year: Amazon Web Services Together with its partners, Qlik continues to empower organizations globally to turn data complexity into clarity, unlocking the full potential of their AI initiatives. Attendees at Qlik Connect 2025 experience firsthand the transformative solutions developed by Qlik's award-winning partners throughout event showcases, deepening their understanding of how collaboration fuels business innovation and sustainable competitive advantage. To learn more about Qlik's partner network, please visit About Qlik Qlik converts complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio provides advanced, enterprise-grade AI/ML, data integration, and analytics. Our AI/ML tools, both practical and scalable, lead to better decisions, faster. We excel in data integration and governance, offering comprehensive solutions that work with diverse data sources. Intuitive analytics from Qlik uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities. As strategic partners, our platform-agnostic technology and expertise make our customers more competitive. © 2025 QlikTech International AB. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. View source version on Contacts Media : Keith 512-367-2884
