September 22, 2008
'Android' Cellphone to Showcase Google Brand | online.wsj.com
The HTC Android phone will be closely compared with the 3G iPhone. Most likely the look and feel won't be as sleek as the iPhone. However, Android phones will have the processing speed that is hard to beat. In addition, the open handset model features may not initially be impressive. But as time goes on, when the application development community catches on, there will be some impressive apps coming out...
RIM Continually Searching for Growth
September 18, 2008
Pre-paid B'Berry services soon | www.business-standard.com
RIM’s growth aspirations have led the company to expand its offering to include less-popular and unproven solutions like pre-paid and Blackberry Connect, especially in emerging markets like India.
RIM Beware: Consumer Segment is Appealing but Risky
September 16, 2008
CTIA: Blackberry aims for consumer appeal | telephonyonline.com
RIM aims to leverage its enterprise and pro-sumer Blackberry success into the consumer market. The transition will not be easy and comes with risk.
Renault's Move Is Right; Right Size the Company For Striking and Non-Striking Employees
September 16, 2008
Job Cuts at Renault Spark Strike | news.bbc.co.uk
As a result of soft sales, and soft volume projections, Renault must reach lower labor numbers through voluntary reductions. The pressures at Renault have been more intense than at other European OEM's as Carlos Ghosn applies pressure on vehicle development and launch timelines. The pressures, along with the labor reduction news, have reached a boiling point for the Renault employees.
SMS - The Little Engine That Keeps Driving the Mobile Industry
September 12, 2008
Text-Messaging Rates Come Under Scrutiny | online.wsj.com
The argument that SMS pricing is not linked to cost has always been true. There will come a point where SMS pricing is more elastic (either because the price becomes too high or there are messaging alternatives), but we have not reached that point yet.
US Mobile Innovation Slow to Develop but Here to Stay
September 10, 2008
The U.S. Closes the Mobile Innovation Gap | www.businessweek.com
The US was not initially a leader in mobile, but the Internet is the great equalizer that will propel the US to the top of mobile innovation.
Smartphones Still Have Growth Ahead
September 10, 2008
Smart-Phone Sales Growth Slows As Consumer Demand Declines | online.wsj.com
There is still plenty of growth left in the smartphone market but device manufacturers and operators must continue to innovate to entice customers to keep upgrading.
September 8, 2008
Red Hat buys virtualization company for $107M | triangle.bizjournals.com
Talk about "hair on fire."
Carmakers Deserving of a Bailout? Taxpayers and Consumers Take Notice, it's Your Wallet
September 1, 2008
Carmakers Deserve Loan Guarantees, G.M. Official Says | www.nytimes.com
There are other mechanisms to achieve where GM, Ford, and Chrysler need to be in terms of technology and product. The loans will be little more than a taxpayer funded bailout. GM, Ford, and Chrylser have not learned from the ample lessons they have had in the past, what assurances are there that they will this time.
Autloiv's Investment in Sensors Makes Good Sense
August 18, 2008
Autoliv to Acquire Radar Sensors Business of Tyco Electronics | www.tradingmarkets.com
Certain parts of the automotive passive and active safety original equipment market are moving towards commodity status, with volume being the key to future profitability. Tier One safety equipment suppliers must invest in those technologies that will bring greater value and margins.
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
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Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
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The move to the cloud will impact multiple industries
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