CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

in 2005, the thinking was that enhanced communications technology would help buyers and sellers better connect. The companies served different user bases: Nextel was more of a business brand, with customers often drawn to its signature walkie-talkie technology. Date: March 20, 2003. Toshiba was forced to write off $6.3B

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CB Insights

MAY 10, 2018

But just as their clients are always under threat from new players and technologies, consultants too are not immune to the forces of disruption. “The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.” The four functions of consulting. ” —Michael Porter.

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CB Insights

MAY 1, 2018

ViewSonic Airpanel Smart Display V110, Microsoft (2003). Despite financial backing, an innovative technological concept, and some early content deals with the likes of Viacom and others, a lack of international rights and pullouts by content providers ultimately hamstrung this fledgling service. P’zone, Pizza Hut (2003).

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

It wouldn’t be until almost exactly one year later that investors really started flocking to the early social media startup. What Cerent’s technology did was help connect long-haul communications lines and the local telephone and data network. round, which put Facebook’s valuation at $468M. When Snap Inc.

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