QlikTech, with its disruptive technology and business model, seems to have found a market niche in the mid-market business-to-business software segment. The big 5 market participants are now starting to offer the in-memory technology that QlikTech has built its business upon. In the light of the traditional vendors’ encroachment, can QlikTech’s growth be sustained?

Apesar de iniciativas similares levadas a cabo por grandes bancos internacionais, o First Direct tornou-se no modelo do banco telefónico a nível mundial. O caso descreve a história do First Direct e dos vários componentes que fazem parte das suas operações, particularmente no que diz respeito à questão central de relações de marketing a distância.

The Virgin Atlantic Airways (VAA) case was written on the occasion of the company's 10th anniversary. In 10 years, VAA has brought many innovations to the airline industry and won many awards for its service. It has fought against giants on an international scale and has survived the airline industry's most difficult years.

Aunque existen otras iniciativas similares puestas en marcha por grandes bancos internacionales, el First Direct se ha convertido en el modelo de telebanco a nivel mundial. Este caso explica la historia de First Direct y los distintos elementos de su operativa, haciendo especial hincapié en el tema del marketing relacional a distancia.

First Direct has become the model of tele-banking worldwide, despite similar initiatives undertaken by large international banks. The case describes the history of First Direct and the various components of its operations, especially around the central issue of relationship marketing at a distance.

The Virgin Atlantic Airways (VAA) case was written on the occasion of the company's 10th anniversary. In 10 years, VAA has brought many innovations to the airline industry and won many awards for its service. It has fought against giants on an international scale and has survived the airline industry's most difficult years.