{"id":3606,"date":"2011-07-29T23:59:17","date_gmt":"2011-07-29T23:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/proof-of-concept\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T15:35:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T15:35:29","slug":"proof-of-concept","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/proof-of-concept-poc","title":{"rendered":"Proof of Concept (POC)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a Proof of Concept (POC)?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A proof of concept (POC) is a business tool that helps managers determine the revenue and profit potential of a new product. In the technology sector, it’s the first of three initial phases in product development<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Project managers rely on POCs to clarify which features of a product are likely to be most attractive to a potential buyer and the costs that will need to be controlled in production. Ultimately, POCs determine if an idea for a product or service has the potential to deliver commercial value.<\/p>\n

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