What Would Steve Jobs Tell Congress?
Like many I watched the kabuki theater that is Congress perp walk Apple CEO Tim Cook in front of a committee to berate the company for legally applying the tax code that Congress created to preserve cash using the offshore entities the income was earned in. I was left with the question “would Congress have […]
The end of vaporware
It was a striking sight. It was end of day in last week’s Technology Summit after Workday had showed us countless demos of new functionality, when under non-disclosure they announced plans to develop a Recruiting module. It would be next-gen, not just applicant tracking, but would allow for candidate identification through traditional and social channels, […]
Apple, Peak and Cockroaches
You probably think I am out of my mind – well … hm… no comment. But yes I agree it’s close to madness to discuss Apple’s decline right on the heels of a record-breaking iPhone 5 launch and a stock price that despite some correction is still a rocketship. But bear with me for a […]
Deciding the Future of Mobile?
The aftermath of the verdict from the patent infringement lawsuit between Apple and Samsung initially generated more heat than light. But the last few days have made up for the light that failed to emanate from the weekend’s id fest and Armageddon prediction Internet confab.
Tim Cook’s US Manufacturing Reality Distortion Field
Tim Cook visiting Foxconn People say Steve Jobs had a “reality distortion field“. His powerful charisma and messages were said to have the ability to make people believe in what he wanted them to regardless of the facts. Now Tim Cook is trying to deploy his own reality distortion field of sorts, and it’s working […]
The CEO’s Biggest Product Launch is His Company’s Culture
By now you will have heard the news: Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple, Tim Cook will take over, and Jobs will carry on as Chairman of the Board. Inevitably, the discussion about what this means for Apple going forward is underway. It’s clear that Jobs has been the creative leader of Apple, […]
