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- The Accelerator Conundrum
- The Startup Velocity Question
- Platform as a Service
- Man and Superman
- Web 3.0 = (4C + P + VS)
- The Future: End of Capitalism
- Capitalism 2.0
Web 3.0 & Time Warner (Part 4)
Acquisition Targets Time Warner is a rather complex, diversified media company. Keeping in mind that AOL is a division of Time Warner, which could be spun off into an independent business in the future, we will discuss the acquisition targets under two broad categories – 1) acquisition targets for Time Warner (including Time Inc.) and
Web 3.0 & Time Warner (Part 3)
Web 3.0 Framework discussion Below is a quick overview of the Web 3.0 framework for the Time Warner sites. We have not gone into the details of all the properties, but you can review the Web 3.0 section of this site for detailed discussions on some of the vertical categories. Context CNN.com stands for News.
Web 3.0 & Time Warner (Part 2)
Vertical Strategy Time Warner operates a host of online properties, which are extremely popular in the US. We will take a look at the Company’s various online verticals below. News CNN.com is among the world’s leaders in online news and information delivery. CNN.com delivers the latest breaking news and top stories on US and World
Symantec Seems Operationally Challenged
Symantec Corporation (SYMC), best known for the whimsical Norton Anti-Virus, provides software and services for information security, availability, compliance, information technology, and systems performance. The company’s mission is to develop and maintain IT leadership in protection from intrusion or exposure. But this leadership is riding on a few new products, and a bunch of old
Web 3.0 & Time Warner (Part 1)
Introduction Time Warner Inc. is a leading media and entertainment company, whose businesses include interactive services, cable systems, filmed entertainment, television networks and publishing. The company is rumored to be in a number of restructuring discussions to spin off various pieces of its business. Nothing concrete has been announced yet along these lines. Time Inc.
TCS’s Acquisitions
India’s information technology exports will rise by 2.5 times to $80 billion by 2011 declares India’s communications and IT minister. A company that has been one of the single largest beneficiaries of this trend is Tata Consultancy Services (TCS.NS). TCS has rapidly set up centers in nearly every continent. With more than 90% of revenue
Web 3.0 & Comcast (Part 5)
Conclusion Comcast is the top U.S. cable, high-speed Internet and digital voice services provider (a.k.a triple play). It has recently pushed ahead with a number of web-based and mobile video initiatives. These cutting-edge forays have allowed Comcast to enter new entertainment sectors, which are different from Comcast’s core business but are dynamic and are regarded
Web 3.0 & Comcast (Part 4)
Acquisition Targets Comcast has made a few acquisitions in the Internet space. In April 2007 it acquired movie ticket site Fandango for $200 million. The Company is aggressively eyeing the Social Networking / Web 2.0 space. Perhaps it wants to make up for missing out on MySpace and You Tube. The Company is also looking
