What are the five phases of maturity that a technology innovation goes through according to Gartner's research methodology for Hype Cycles?

The five phases of maturity that a technology innovation goes through according to Gartner's research methodology for Hype Cycles are:

1. Technology Trigger: This is the first phase where a potential technology breakthrough kicks things off. Early proof-of-concept stories and media interest trigger significant publicity.

2. Peak of Inflated Expectations: In this phase, early publicity produces a number of success stories, often accompanied by scores of failures. Some companies take action; most don't.

3. Trough of Disillusionment: This phase is characterized by a period of waning interest, when experiments and implementations fail to deliver. Producers of the technology shake out or fail. Investments continue only if the surviving providers improve their products to the satisfaction of early adopters.

4. Slope of Enlightenment: In this phase, more instances of how the technology can benefit the enterprise start to crystallize and become more widely understood. Second- and third-generation products appear from technology providers. More enterprises fund pilots; conservative companies remain cautious.

5. Plateau of Productivity: This is the final phase where mainstream adoption starts to take off. Criteria for assessing provider viability are more clearly defined. The technology's broad market applicability and relevance are clearly paying off.