Abstract
In the age of SoS (System of Systems), it has become necessary to manage not only system development
but also evolution as SoS. Today's efforts should be made in order to embody the evolution of SoS, taking
a comprehensive look at the progress of systems and information technology, following the concept of transition
management that has been proposed and practiced in Europe as a methodology for social innovation in a mature
society. Present paper will discuss the issues and their social significance,