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Changing Software Through Metaphysics

Summary of the impact

Mumford and Tallant engaged in consultancy work for IT companies, with both interactions leading to substantial positive benefits for commercial partners. Though `early stage impacts', each consultancy has generated both commercial value and a change in software design of a key product.

Through Mumford's consultancy, research led to significant changes to the development of a database tool developed by a national IT company, FACE Recording and Measurement Systems. This, in turn, has led to a patent application. FACE recently received an offer of $5m (US) for a product based upon the tool.

Through Tallant's consultancy, research led to important changes to the development of an online calendar/event planner tool, developed by a Canadian software company—Time.ly. It also led to Time.ly being able to engage a wider audience. The financial value of such a company depends upon the number of users they can engage. Time.ly were recently valued at $8.4m (CAN).

Between them, Mumford and Tallant have made significant contributions to companies or products valued at over £8m.

Submitting Institution

University of Nottingham

Unit of Assessment

Philosophy

Summary Impact Type

Technological

Research Subject Area(s)

Earth Sciences: Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience
Medical and Health Sciences: Clinical Sciences
Psychology and Cognitive Sciences: Psychology

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