Cutting edge products define the identity of technology companies, and the current business environment is looking to adopt innovative ways to turn ideas into real products - quickly, or in Zero Time. In addition, the complexities in technology and the advancement in chip technology have created increasing dis-aggregation in the industry.

Blue Monitor is the largest independent (non govermental) for profit provider of R&D services in Africa. Using "Extended Engineering" model for leveraging R&D investment and accessing new knowledge and experience across the globe, people and technical infrastructure, Blue Monitor enables firms to introduce new products rapidly.