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The mobile industry in Finland in 2005 was facing a price war, which hurt not only the profitability of operators but also their incentives to adopt new technologies (3G). In 2005, the Finnish mobile telecom regulator decided to allow handset bundling and subscription plans for 3G services. This was an opportunity for incumbents to reshape the competitive context in the industry.
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Reference 5484
Published 30 Jan 2012
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
The mobile industry in Finland in 2005 was facing a price war, which hurt not only the profitability of operators but also their incentives to adopt new technologies (3G). In 2005, the Finnish mobile telecom regulator decided to allow handset bundling and subscription plans for 3G services. This was an opportunity for incumbents to reshape the competitive context in the industry.
Case Writers: Joris BEERENS and Gijs de ROOIJ
The case describes the introduction of smart cards in the Netherlands from 1995 till 2002. It discusses the early stage when there were two rival platforms, Chipper and Chipknip, the migration to the Chipknip platform, the relaunch in 2001, and the early take-off in 2002.
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Reference 5134
Published 01 Jan 2003
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
Case Writers: Joris BEERENS and Gijs de ROOIJ
The case describes the introduction of smart cards in the Netherlands from 1995 till 2002. It discusses the early stage when there were two rival platforms, Chipper and Chipknip, the migration to the Chipknip platform, the relaunch in 2001, and the early take-off in 2002.
GSI is a computer services company, the leader in payroll outsourcing in France. The company founder sees the value in selling computer services to create a recurring revenue stream. His years in the French public administration prompt him to create a decentralized and non-bureaucratic company, taking to an extreme the values of empowerment, trust and respect for the individual.
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Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
GSI is a computer services company, the leader in payroll outsourcing in France. The company founder sees the value in selling computer services to create a recurring revenue stream. His years in the French public administration prompt him to create a decentralized and non-bureaucratic company, taking to an extreme the values of empowerment, trust and respect for the individual.
The follow-on to the GSI A case presents the alternatives available to GSI in the summer of 1995. Former senior manager Gluntz has returned in February after a 10 year hiatus and created a plan to turnaround the company. By summer, it’s obvious that the option of selling GSI to an appropriate acquirer must be evaluated, given the mounting pressure of financial investors.
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Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
The follow-on to the GSI A case presents the alternatives available to GSI in the summer of 1995. Former senior manager Gluntz has returned in February after a 10 year hiatus and created a plan to turnaround the company. By summer, it’s obvious that the option of selling GSI to an appropriate acquirer must be evaluated, given the mounting pressure of financial investors.
GSI is a computer services company, the leader in payroll outsourcing in France. The company founder sees the value in selling computer services to create a recurring revenue stream. His years in the French public administration prompt him to create a decentralized and non-bureaucratic company, taking to an extreme the values of empowerment, trust and respect for the individual.
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Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
GSI is a computer services company, the leader in payroll outsourcing in France. The company founder sees the value in selling computer services to create a recurring revenue stream. His years in the French public administration prompt him to create a decentralized and non-bureaucratic company, taking to an extreme the values of empowerment, trust and respect for the individual.
By 1990, BIS Banking Systems had been climbing to the number one position in the world of the specialized financial (banking) software industry. Its flagship software package, MIDAS, had been installed worldwide in more than 400 banks. In April 1990, the company did not seem to meet its expectations in terms of profit. The banking industry went through dramatic changes.
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Reference 4829
Published 01 Jan 1999
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Banking, Information Services
By 1990, BIS Banking Systems had been climbing to the number one position in the world of the specialized financial (banking) software industry. Its flagship software package, MIDAS, had been installed worldwide in more than 400 banks. In April 1990, the company did not seem to meet its expectations in terms of profit. The banking industry went through dramatic changes.
Please refer to part A for the abstract.
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Reference 4829
Published 01 Jan 1999
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Banking, Information Services
Please refer to part A for the abstract.