Apple Inc – A Case Study In Innovation – Part 1

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Think about Apple computers, and one cannot but be baffled by its riches to rags to riches story.

This company epitomizes what innovation and re-invention is all about.

At a quick glance, Apple seems to have adapted and learnt to fly with the winds of change.

But there is more to this success than just adapting to change.

The Setting

In the early 2000’s, the company was ignored by mainstream. For a long time,

the doomsday predictors seemed right. The company stock had hit the pits and any hope was found only

in the devout, cult following they had for their computer products, many of whom frequented the

annual MacWorld show. A cult following is a great thing to have but not enough to have

the wide appeal to have sustained growth.

This was right about the time that digital media was gaining ground in the “underground”.

Everything from digital pictures, to music to video could now be stored

on the computer. Digital still and video cameras were gradually starting to pick up in sales and get a following – especially among the younger section of the population. Even the film manufacturers were skeptical about

the new digital technology – they continued to reel out the film, with some sideways glance of apprehension

at the small company around the corner that was busy producing storage cards for the new camera’s.

Digital music was just taking off. This was a world of chaos in the start. Programmers who owled out in front of their

computers would crank out a nifty looking MP3 player literally overnight, or other pieces of software that would allow you to play your songs on your computer, or programs that could “RIP” (or convert) your CD collection

into digital format. But what if you needed more music, stuff that was not already in your collection

of CD’s ? Well you could “borrow” that CD from your friend and convert it to digital format for your enjoyment.

Borrowing – redefined

Companies emerged overnight that would make this “borrowing” process a lot easier,

They produced programs which would allow you to “share” your digital music collection with your “friends”.

A “friend” could be someone sitting on the other side of the globe, who had the honest desire to “share” his/her music

with other friends. So now we had technology that would allow, hitherto unacquainted people to upload their

songs to a virtual “friend’s” computer and similarly download their friend’s songs

into theirs. Even the law of the land was relatively “toothless” to curb this illegal “sharing” at first.

This was the world of exciting,rapidly changing technology. You had to be a geek to understand and use

the technology. And you literally had to owl out in front of a computer to enjoy

the music or watch that digital video. But we still did not have the portability of a “Walkman” –

where you could take your music with you.

This article is continued Apple Inc – A Case Study In Innovation Part 2

Author
Ronald Robson is a writer on technology and business. The second part of this article can be found on the Management Diary website where you can find some excellent resources on management advice, innovation, motivation, methodologies

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Designing the Perfect Camera Cases

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Designing the perfect camera cases involves a good deal of insight. After all, this isn’t just a tote you are selecting because it has a snazzy color scheme. A practical part of the serious photographer’s arsenal, the protects potentially thousands of dollars of equipment. It also sends a message to everyone who sees it that the person who carries this case is serious about his craft. A serious photographer needs a serious camera case. Camera case designers understand this and go to a great deal of trouble to design cases that meet the needs of the photographer.

A serious photographer may want to look for the following camera case accessories:

- Sturdy construction – Today’s offer so many different options for this. Choose a hard plastic case on wheels if you travel often with your equipment. A canvas case is ideal for toting equipment around town. Consider an equipment belt if you need to have a variety of different lenses at the ready. A fanny-pack of sorts, it makes it simple to grab that special lens for the action shot or to quickly change a battery. Just make sure the zippers don’t catch and that the pockets keep your lenses secure.

- Comfortable straps – This may seem like a given, but you may be surprised to learn that this is where many camera bag manufacturers scrimp. To really get an idea of how much a shoulder strap can improve your comfort, imagine holding your camera and all your accessories for hours. Then imagine a thin strap digging into your back. The image is not a pleasant one. Look for a strap that is made of thick foam or that includes a gel insert.

- Practicality – The best looking camera bag will quickly become redundant if it does not match your needs. Make sure all those inner pockets actually fit your lenses, and if you plan to travel often with your equipment, don’t forget to ask about the maximum load of the camera cases you are considering for purchase.

Price – Though not something you would immediately assume is an amenity, the price of camera cases definitely turns out to be one. After all, if you are able to navigate the world of camera cases to find one that meets your needs but is still affordable, you will have money left over to purchase that new stellar lens you’ve been eyeing. Choose wisely!

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Defining the Different Types of Theft Cases

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Theft can be a hard type of case to be involved in depending on what the specific details of the case are. When you are involved in a theft case, you are going to need a criminal defense lawyer in Wisconsin that can handle your case. There are many parts to your case that you need to be well informed of to make sure that your case goes well.

Theft is defined as taking, using, or keeping someone else’s property without the person’s consent. There are numerous different types of theft that all relate to what was taken or used without permission. Theft can also be defined based on the intent of the item that was misused or taken. If you were to mistakenly keep something that belongs to someone else, this wouldn’t be considered theft because you were unaware that you had the item that belonged to someone else.

Mugging is one type of theft that is quite common. Mugging is defined as a street robbery. You can see a lot of mugging’s in larger towns with tourists because these people seem to be easier targets for those wanting to mug someone. Woman can also be an easier target for muggers because most people that are mugging others are males which usually have more strength than women. Mugging is just one of many types of theft.

Robbery is another type of theft that also happens to encompass many other different types of theft. Robbery is defined as seizing property of someone else using violence or intimidation. Robbery can happen to many different people in any type of environment. This basically means that you take someone’s property by being violent and forcing the person to do what you would like. There are many different types of robbery including highway robbery, armed robbery, and aggravated robbery. Armed robbery is when you rob someone with a weapon of some kind to persuade the person to give up their property. Aggravated robbery is when you use a deadly weapon to force the person who you are robbing to give up their possessions.

Larceny is another type of theft that exists in the US. Larceny theft is defined as taking or keeping someone’s property without their consent as well as using no force or fraud to acquire the items. Some of the thefts that fall into this category include pick pocketing, bicycle theft, and motor vehicle theft.

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