Introduction to Hype Cycle

What is Hype Cycle?
A Hype cycle is a graphic representation of the maturity, adoption and business application of specific technologies.

Characterize the over-enthusiasm or "hype" and subsequent disappointment that typically happens with the introduction of new technologies.

Enable CIOs and CEOs to decide whether or not a particular technology is ready for adoption.

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Hype Cycle 5 phases:

1. Technology trigger.

2. Peak of inflated expectations.

3. Trough the disillusionment.

4. Slope of enlightment.

5. Plateau of productivity.

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Maturity level:
- Embryonic.
- Emerging.
- Adolescent.
- Early mainstream.
- Mature mainstream.
- Legacy.
- Obsolete.

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Reference: Gartner's Research: Hype Cycle for e-Learning 2006