September 13, 2010
Nokia’s smartphone leader has stepped down just three days after the company brought in a new CEO. Change at the handset leader is much needed and should help Nokia long term.
Tablets, Netbooks, MIDs - All Vying for Their Place
September 10, 2010
Samsung Unveils Tablet to Compete With iPad | online.wsj.com
As the collection of connected devices expands, consumers are faced with more choices of overlapping products vying for their attention and budgets.
Nokia Brings in a New CEO - Too Little Too Late?
September 10, 2010
Nokia CEO Kallasvuo Replaced By Microsoft's Elop | online.wsj.com
Nokia has been struggling recently, especially in its core mobile handset business, and after several management reorganizations has finally brought in an outsider to run the company. Is it too little too late?
TNS Managed Communication Services
September 2, 2010
TNS Finalizes Acquisition of Communications Services Group from VeriSign | www.tradingmarkets.com
TNS remains strong player in telecom outsourcing space.
Amazon's Core Book Business is Vulnerable to iBook, iPad, iTunes Bundle
July 27, 2010
Tablet Wars: Amazon vs. Apple | www.fool.com
The article indicates that digital book sales are overtaking paper. The adoption of digital books represents an opportunity for Apple and a significant threat to Amazon. Today Amazon has the largest selection of books but digital inventory management, shipping etc. is cheap. The iBook has prime real estate on the iPad and the fastest most convenient digital check-out process. iPad's come with iBooks preinstalled. If customers find what they want they won't buy from Amazon.
UK Consumers More Welcoming of Credit Card Fees Than In The past
July 19, 2010
Given the recent regulatory and economic changes that have hit the credit card industry in the last 2 years, non interest income is becoming the holy grail for many card issuers. One of the key barriers to driving up fee income has been the perceived reaction from consumers. Recently published research from the Auriemma Consulting Group suggests that there is room for more aggressive strategies.
The Private Flash Sales Sites Jump The Shark
July 3, 2010
The so-called flash sales sites (Gilt Groupe, RueLaLa, etc.) have grown from nothing to an important new retail segment in under 3 years. But their rapid growth requires a dramatically increased supply of merchandise to support their value proposition. For most their product offering has shifted substantially calling into question their ability to drive profitable growth.
Apple iPhone 4 - Product Innovation Continues
June 30, 2010
iPhone 4's First Users Report Reception, Color Problems | news.yahoo.com
Apple’s iPhone 4 is another impressive device that continues Apples history of product innovation, this one coming at an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary pace.
Sea Change for Western Union with Hikmet Ersek at the Helm?
June 28, 2010
Western Union to streamline its management structure, cut 175 jobs | denver.bizjournals.com
Three years ago I was alone in expressing concerns about Western Union. Since then WU has lost more than 1/3rd of its value. Recently Hikmet, WU's incoming CEO cleaned the slate, purging the old guard at WU. This may be setting the stage for the type of drastic change needed to revive innovation at this venerable old company. Hikmet has made a bold opening move - now what?
Nokia Needs an Effective Smartphone Shakeup
June 28, 2010
Nokia vows to defend smartphone territory | www.totaltele.com
Despite significant market leadership and several shakeup attempts, Nokia continues to struggle in the smartphone segment. Nokia may need to borrow a play from Apple and “Think Different.”
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