When Pocdio, an application development software, was released, it was widely accepted by customers. However, a few months after its release, users began experiencing a lag in its user interface. Customers eventually stopped using this software and started to use newer and better alternatives. In the context of innovation streams, which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?
A) Technological singularity
B) The compression approach to innovation
C) The experiential approach to innovation
D) Technological lockout

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This scenario best illustrates technological lockout, which occurs when users abandon a once-popular technology because of its advanced age or inability to keep up with the changing times. In this case, Pocdio lost its effectiveness due to the lag in its user interface, and customers switched to newer and better alternatives.

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