CLEARBOX SOURCE CASE STUDY
Drone & Robotics Industry Leads to Transformational Partnerships in Dallas County
In an unprecedented move towards innovation, market research experts leveraged Clearbox Source to spearhead a comprehensive exploration of use cases spanning numerous departments, including public safety, citizen engagement, delivery of goods, and public works, within the Drone and Robotics industry.
Teaming up with Marketplace.city, Dallas County efficiently reached out to a vast vendor pool of potential collaborators to move forward with multiple deployments, surpassing even the most optimistic stakeholder projections.
AT-A-GLANCE
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Government Type: County
- Population: 2,600,000
- Key parties & buyers: County Administrator, Sheriff’s Department, Fire Marshall, IT and Development Services
RESULTS
- Cross-departmental Evaluations of Emerging Technology
- Aggregated and Analyzed Responses for Departments
- Coordination with Product Demonstrations
- Instilled Purchasing Confidence
THE CHALLENGE
Unlocking the Future with Drone and Robotics Initiatives
Conducting market research in the drone and robotics industry was a challenge for Dallas County. From enhancing public safety and citizen engagement to revolutionizing the delivery of goods and streamlining public works projects, emerging technologies are reshaping industries and paving the way for a more efficient and interconnected future.
"We partnered with Marketplace.city to identify use cases for Dallas County, TX. Using Clearbox Source we reached out to a vendor pool of 370 to ensure that our event had the most promising participants. Of the 33 responses we received, we handpicked 10 vendors to invite. Of those 10 vendors, the County plans to move forward with multiple deployments, exceeding stakeholders expectations for the initial batch."
- Jennifer Sanders, Executive Director, Dallas Innovation Alliance
THE SOLUTION
Igniting Innovation with Clearbox Source
Dallas County has ignited a bold wave of innovation by harnessing the capabilities of Source. In a strategic move that can be aptly termed a "Call for Innovation," the county embarked on a mission to reshape its future by conducting comprehensive market research and reaching out to prospective vendors through this cutting-edge platform.
THE OUTCOME
Strategic Partnerships Yield Results in Drone & Robotics Initiatives
By utilizing Clearbox Source, the county efficiently engaged with a substantial vendor pool of 370, ensuring that their forthcoming event attracted the most promising and innovative participants. This meticulous vendor outreach culminated in 33 enthusiastic responses.
After careful evaluation, Dallas County handpicked 10 standout vendors for exclusive invitations. This select group has now become pivotal partners in the county's ambitious plans, with multiple deployments on the horizon. These results have not only met but exceeded stakeholders' expectations, signaling a transformative wave of progress in Dallas County's drone and robotics initiatives.
Dallas County's collaborative effort with Marketplace.city, combined with the precision of Clearbox Source, has resulted in a resounding success in the realm of drone and robotics initiatives. Their strategic approach began with identifying critical use cases for the county, ushering in a new era of technological advancement.
- Served as a collaborative platform to bring together multiple city departments to evaluate emerging technology markets.
- Helped the County to go out to the market with a clear ask and structure.
- Aggregated and analyzed responses for County departments, and prioritize best-fit solutions.
- Helped coordinate and set up in-person product demonstrations, with specific focus on local government efficiencies.