“CLEVELAND, Ohio – January 3, 2011 – NineSigma, the leading provider of open innovation solutions, announced they have formed strategic partnership with design powerhouse Nottingham Spirk to help innovation-driven companies take a product to market in less than 18 months. Leveraging Nottingham Spirk’s comprehensive product development capabilities and NineSigma’s access to cutting-edge innovation and knowledge, the two Cleveland, Ohio-based firms are offering companies potential for significant value creation unparalleled in the industry today.”