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Double act performs well for Dell: Top jobs change but team’s the same
Asked about the day‐to‐day command of the giant Dell Inc. empire, entrepreneur and founder Michael S. Dell said of his close associate Kevin B. Rollins: “This company is much…
Ericsson’s strategic mistakes: How the Swedish telco can fight back from crisis
It is no secret that when the fortunes of the telecoms sector collapsed in 2000, network supplier Ericsson was hit hard. In October 2003, the Sweden‐based firm had spent 11…
Getting growth right: How due diligence aids successful mergers
My local soccer team has spent its entire existence to date struggling in the lower reaches of English football. But a couple of years ago, the club raised more than a few…
R&D before all at Hewlett Packard, 3M and GE: Universal message is make research the center of your business plan
Discussing the research and development strategy of Hewlett Packard, senior vice president of research, Dick Lampman, recently said: “Ultimately the responsibility of R&D is to…
Siemens’ sights on sustainability: But employees think there’s a long way to go
The balance between running a successful business and making sure you don’t wreck the environment in the process is a subject which has been challenging companies, governments and…
Clear Channel rides on the crest of the airwaves: The impact of business model innovation
In most walks of life, it’s a tough old slog getting to the top. Staying there can be even more difficult. Business is no exception. Finding what may be a winning formula now is…
Wipro shows wisdom of managing knowledge: World‐class visions
When Manimaran Rajakannu speaks of knowledge management and its place in his organization, he does so with an almost missionary‐like fervor. He says: “The dream is to realize our…
Bad connections: The reasons behind the collapse of pan‐European telecom alliance Unisource
hanges in the European telecom market have brought new challenges for former monopolies. Cell phones, digital TV and increased PC ownership has lead to integrated communications…
A wealth of innovation: British IT Innovation has been recognized with two prestigious technology prizes
The first‐ever Millennium Technology Prize has been awarded to Tim Berners‐Lee for the invention of the WWW service on the Internet. He was unanimously selected as the winner of…
Looking beyond the innovation paradox: A lack of innovation capability
Within most manufacturers today, across all industries, there seems a conviction among senior managers that innovation is a vital source of competitive advantage and critical for…
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