The objective of the Technology Transfer Strengthening Initiative (TTSI) is to increase the level of intellectual property (IP) transferred to industry from research in Higher Education Institutions and to facilitate the development of high quality and effective systems and policies to ensure that the IP is identified, protected and transferred, where possible into companies in Ireland.

Computers, Computer Science A method for providing an objective comparison between options. The costs of developing and operating each proposed system are calculated, and set off against the benefits of installing that system. It is the key supporting document for the options, both BSO and TSO, and will usually carry most weight with the project board who will make the selection.

Finance Analysis of relationships among a cross-section of firms, countries or some other variable at a given point in time.

Computers, Computer Science An examination of the effects on an organization of either a Business System Option or Technical System Option. It is one of the supporting documents produced for each option presented, and covers issues of organization, staffing, and work practices.