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The notion that innovation is tied to creative destruction is embedded in the psyche of innovators and entrepreneurs, which is why individuals and companies instinctively focus on disruption in pursuit of innovation and growth. But is disruption the only way to innovate and create new markets? And is it the best way?
Reference 6634
Published 15 Jan 2021
Length 9 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Computer Games, Computer Software, Entertainment
The notion that innovation is tied to creative destruction is embedded in the psyche of innovators and entrepreneurs, which is why individuals and companies instinctively focus on disruption in pursuit of innovation and growth. But is disruption the only way to innovate and create new markets? And is it the best way?
The case charts the creation and development of ObEN, a Los Angeles start-up that offers two kinds of personal artificial intelligence avatars – consumer avatars that can be created by individuals on their smartphones, and avatars that recreate a celebrity persona (requiring more data).
Reference 6562
Published 19 Mar 2020
Length 16 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
Industry Computer Software
The case charts the creation and development of ObEN, a Los Angeles start-up that offers two kinds of personal artificial intelligence avatars – consumer avatars that can be created by individuals on their smartphones, and avatars that recreate a celebrity persona (requiring more data).
Nintendo languished in last place during the console wars of the early 2000s, with game industry analysts suggesting that the Kyoto-based firm exit the gaming console market altogether. Instead, Nintendo used Blue Ocean Strategy to redefine market boundaries, creating the best-selling video-game console ever, the Nintendo Wii.
Reference 6486
Published 02 May 2019
Length 13 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Asia
Industry Computer Games, Computer Software, Entertainment
Nintendo languished in last place during the console wars of the early 2000s, with game industry analysts suggesting that the Kyoto-based firm exit the gaming console market altogether. Instead, Nintendo used Blue Ocean Strategy to redefine market boundaries, creating the best-selling video-game console ever, the Nintendo Wii.
Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN), a start-up specialized in deep learning technologies, a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) research, differentiated itself early on by aligning with Japan’s manufacturing might and bringing deep learning to the internet of things (IoT).
Reference 6477
Published 30 Sep 2019
Length 13 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Asia
Industry Computer Software
Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN), a start-up specialized in deep learning technologies, a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) research, differentiated itself early on by aligning with Japan’s manufacturing might and bringing deep learning to the internet of things (IoT).
Scortex, a young start-up based in Paris, has developed an applied artificial intelligent (AI) solution for an industrial setting, combining hardware and machine learning. Its CEO is wondering how best to deploy the €1.8 million C-round financing it has raised.
Reference 6337
Published 13 Feb 2019
Length 16 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Computer Software, Industrial Automation, Computer Hardware
Scortex, a young start-up based in Paris, has developed an applied artificial intelligent (AI) solution for an industrial setting, combining hardware and machine learning. Its CEO is wondering how best to deploy the €1.8 million C-round financing it has raised.
This case illustrates that if companies wish to tap into latent demand and create organic growth, they must learn from noncustomers.
Reference 5952
Published 26 Feb 2013
Length 3 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Computer Software, Entertainment, Information Technology and Services
This case illustrates that if companies wish to tap into latent demand and create organic growth, they must learn from noncustomers.
The case describes a series of blue ocean strategic moves made by Salesforce.com in the CRM application market. In particular, the case addresses the concern of business executives over the applicability of blue ocean strategy in the B2B area. B2B managers often find that they are locked into providing products of certain types and specifications to their immediate customers.
Reference 5911
Published 28 Jan 2013
Length 11 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Computer Software
The case describes a series of blue ocean strategic moves made by Salesforce.com in the CRM application market. In particular, the case addresses the concern of business executives over the applicability of blue ocean strategy in the B2B area. B2B managers often find that they are locked into providing products of certain types and specifications to their immediate customers.
The case documents the international development of the world's leading enterprise software maker SAP. It discusses the evolution of the firm from its German roots to international delivery to now global architecture and operations. The core dilemma is how to realize teamwork and innovation on a global basis to sustain profitable growth and advance the firm to the next level.
Reference 5390
Published 17 Aug 2007
Length 17 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Computer Software
The case documents the international development of the world's leading enterprise software maker SAP. It discusses the evolution of the firm from its German roots to international delivery to now global architecture and operations. The core dilemma is how to realize teamwork and innovation on a global basis to sustain profitable growth and advance the firm to the next level.
The case describes the situation in the desktop printer industry in August 2002. Rumours suggest that Dell is planning to enter the industry. The case describes the structure of the industry, the main players, and the events leading to these rumours. Some possibles motives for Dell entering the printer industry are discussed, as well as the entry barriers.
Reference 5251
Published 01 Feb 2005
Length 21 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
The case describes the situation in the desktop printer industry in August 2002. Rumours suggest that Dell is planning to enter the industry. The case describes the structure of the industry, the main players, and the events leading to these rumours. Some possibles motives for Dell entering the printer industry are discussed, as well as the entry barriers.
In the ongoing battle among video game consoles, the case describes how the industry evolved from the early era of Atari domination up to the latter-day rivalry between Sony (PS3), Microsoft (XBox360) and Nintendo (Wii).
Reference 5130
Published 30 Nov 2008
Length 31 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
Industry Computer Software, Motion Pictures and Film
In the ongoing battle among video game consoles, the case describes how the industry evolved from the early era of Atari domination up to the latter-day rivalry between Sony (PS3), Microsoft (XBox360) and Nintendo (Wii).
This is the fourth of a four-case series. At first glance, Hewlett Packard (HP) doesn't seem to be a family firm, but when push comes to shove - as it did during the controversial HP-Compaq merger - family matters. The case introduces the strategy that drove the merger, analyses Carly Fiorina's background and leadership style, and discusses the corporate culture of HP.
Reference 5064
Published 02 Jan 2006
Length 15 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
Industry Computer Software, Information Technology and Services, Computer Hardware
This is the fourth of a four-case series. At first glance, Hewlett Packard (HP) doesn't seem to be a family firm, but when push comes to shove - as it did during the controversial HP-Compaq merger - family matters. The case introduces the strategy that drove the merger, analyses Carly Fiorina's background and leadership style, and discusses the corporate culture of HP.
This is the fourth of a four-case series. At first glance, Hewlett Packard (HP) doesn't seem to be a family firm, but when push comes to shove - as it did during the controversial HP-Compaq merger - family matters. The case introduces the strategy that drove the merger, analyses Carly Fiorina's background and leadership style, and discusses the corporate culture of HP.
Reference 5064
Published 02 Jan 2006
Length 6 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
Industry Computer Software, Information Technology and Services, Computer Hardware
This is the fourth of a four-case series. At first glance, Hewlett Packard (HP) doesn't seem to be a family firm, but when push comes to shove - as it did during the controversial HP-Compaq merger - family matters. The case introduces the strategy that drove the merger, analyses Carly Fiorina's background and leadership style, and discusses the corporate culture of HP.