Google is certainly on a collision course with Apple. But we can just rejoice because it will open way to more innovations from both companies. Apple will have to offer its products with more competitive prices, as Google android phones (and future tablets) will certainly cost less than current iphones and ipads.
Wow This is the best buy of the quater. We have always seeing best innovations from Apple, I think there should be strong competetion such that we can expect some marvellous phones.
Google's potential purchase of Motorola Mobility is a great idea. This is going to help take some of Apple's monopoly power away. This will also serve cell phone customers better by allowing better phone choices with multiple carriers. Google's brand power should also help ease any concerns over Motorola having staying power. People will buy these products based on the Google name, just like they flock to anything that has an Apple on it.
"merely agreeing to be purchased by one of the more recognized names on the planet won't deliver Motorola Mobility from the crushing pressures of the competitive landscape."
I want to respond to this by stating that the purchase might be the boost MM needed to get out of the rut. Layering this new partnership on top of the excitement by googles" young audience might be the prescription that MM needs to snap out of its slump. I believe it is a win-win for MM and google.
I think this is a smart move on Google's part and a lifesaver for Motorola Mobility. As much as I love Apple's products, I don't love their approach to competition. Apple would love to have the monopoly on the market and continue to charge premiums for all its products. I hope that Google can be successful in this space and so they can keep Apple "honest" so to speak.
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You've heard the saying "the No. 1 supply chain risk is your people." That hasn't always been the case. But today's complex global supply chain requires a new type of multitalented employee. It's one who understands, finance, marketing, economics, is savvy with technology, graceful with relationships and can think analytically.
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