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From Walkman to iPod: What Music Tech Teaches Us About Innovation
Posted by Ron Adner on May 04, 2012 | Comment (0)
A short history of the songs in our pockets -- and how late-comer Apple came to dominate the business of portable music. More ›
Topics: Music, Technology,
Big Things on the Small Screen
Posted by Tim Paradis on April 27, 2012 | Comment (8)
Blair Westlake, Corporate Vice President of Media & Entertainment in Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business group, told a Senate committee this week that we will see “more change in the next 18 months in the TV landscape than we did in the past five years.” More ›
Topics: Media,
Mobile Apps: Winning the Talent War
Posted by Hans Brechbuhl on April 25, 2012 | Comment (4)
Recently I had the opportunity to have dinner at the Hamburger IT Strategietagen with Volkswagen Group’s new CIO, Martin Hofmann. His motivation for a strong push on mobile technology aren't what you'd expect. More ›
Topics: Human Resources, Mobile,
Amazon vs. Apple: Competing Ecosystem Strategies
Posted by Ron Adner on April 10, 2012 | Comment (3)
Originally published in HBR Blog Network; The innovation game is changing. Delivering great products is no longer sufficient for success. And as the Fire demonstrates, great products may not even be necessary. Rather, what matters is delivering great solutions. More ›
Topics: Ecosystem, Innovation,
Reflections on Roger McNamee’s visit
Posted by Prof M. Eric Johnson on April 04, 2012 | Comment (6)
It is so satisfying to introduce your friends to someone you know they will love. That is how I felt last week hosting Roger McNamee as part of Tuck’s Media Symposium. More ›
Topics: HTML5, Technology,
Apps and The Wide Lens
Posted by Prof M. Eric Johnson on March 12, 2012 | Comment (4)
The Wide Lens is a must read for CIOs or for anyone launching a new product or service. More ›
Cloud offers Clear Benefits but the Rate of Adoption is Varied
Posted by Torlisa J on February 27, 2012 | Comment (1)
Last week, I attended the Center’s Tech@Tuck conference on cloud computing. The conference allowed us to interact with vendors who leverage the cloud to provide vital services to clients and to attend a panel discussion with executives from top firms that offer cloud products. More ›
Topics: Cloud Computing, Consumerization of IT,
Is the Enterprise Cloud all about Costs?
Posted by Manish D on February 13, 2012 | Comment (4)
To an enterprise, the Cloud promises to reduce upfront investments costs required for servers and software licenses, while at the same time enable IT departments to shrink headcount. So what do the data show? More ›
Topics: Cloud Computing, Innovation, Software,
Possible VC Interest, Acquisitions add to Buzz Surrounding Cloud Computing
Posted by Geoffrey M on February 13, 2012 | Comment (3)
With a focus on cloud computing for this year’s Tech@Tuck, we thought it would be interesting to highlight two relevant events recently in the cloud computing space. More ›
Topics: Cloud Computing, Software,
Changes Places and Engaging Spaces
Posted by Kelli C. Pippin on February 01, 2012 | Comment (10)
A new year brings new projects, old goodbye's and better espresso! More ›
Topics: Communication, Technology,
Roundtable Discussion: Impact of Major Technology Trends
Posted by Hans Brechbuhl on January 24, 2012 | Comment (1)
In our last roundtable we had the opportunity to discuss the five mega-trends impacting corporate technology. More ›
Topics: Cloud Computing, Consumerization of IT, Data, Information Technology, Mobile, Social Media,
The Impact of Security Practices - ICIS in Shanghai
Posted by Juhee K. on January 24, 2012 | Comment (0)
Professor Eric Johnson and I recently presented this paper on compliance and security in the healthcare industry. More ›
Topics: Compliance, Culture, Information Security, Process,
Freshman Seminar on Media
Posted by Prof M. Eric Johnson on November 30, 2011 | Comment (2)
Today I taught in Mark Williams’ FS 007 freshman seminar on media. More ›
Topics: Marketing, Media, Social Media,
A Season for Cinemagraphs
Posted by Kelli C. Pippin on November 30, 2011 | Comment (7)
I always, always start with the end in mind, except this time... More ›
Topics: Innovation, Marketing,
Symantec CEO Clears the Fog
Posted by Prof M. Eric Johnson on November 29, 2011 | Comment (7)
I had the pleasure of hosting Enrique Salem (CEO Symantec) today as part of our Britt Technology Impact Series. More ›
Topics: Cloud Computing, Leadership, Technology,
Target Rocks Toys
Posted by Prof M. Eric Johnson on November 26, 2011 | Comment (2)
Five years ago Walmart owned the toy aisle, aggressively pricing toys as early as Oct 1 to drive store traffic. More ›
Topics: Strategy, Tech Toys & Gaming,
The BIG C = Cloud Computing
Posted by Prof M. Eric Johnson on November 15, 2011 | Comment (12)
I had the pleasure of discussing cloud communities with Kent Parker (COO of Ariba) during his recent visit to speak in my class. More ›
Topics: Cloud Computing, Collaboration, Community,
The Cloudy Future of Plug & Play - A Summary of Amazon’s Visit to Tuck
Posted by Tim Paradis on October 04, 2011 | Comment (20)
Peter DeSantis, VP of Amazon Web Services and General Manager of Amazon EC2 came to Tuck to discuss cloud computing. Experience the summary of his visit. More ›
Topics: Cloud Computing, Computing,
Tuck Club Fair
Posted by Kelli C. Pippin on September 29, 2011 | Comment (3)
My colleague and I recently welcomed T'13s to campus at the club fair. More ›
Topics: Technology,
App Lessons from the Trenches
Posted by Kelli C. Pippin on June 10, 2011 | Comment (7)
At the Center, I've been privelaged to be part of the team that has developed two mobile apps. I'd like to share what I've learned. NMR7AZSCW44S More ›
Topics: Mobile, Technology,