Publications

September 1991 (Revised December 1991)
Case

Brings students up to date on events at Apple Computer as of August 1991. Outlines resolutions of, or attempts to deal with, problems outlined. Illustrates what Apple had done to address problems, shows progress to date, and alludes to further issues to be addressed.... View Details

Keywords: Strategic Planning; Problems and Challenges; Corporate Strategy; Computer Industry

Awards

Kolmogorov Lecture and Medal

By: Robert C. Merton

Honored with the 2010 Kolmogorov Medal and Lecture. The lecture is given annually by distinguished researchers in the field of theoretical computer science, or related mathematical sciences, who made outstanding contributions to developing research directions initiated... View Details

November 1986
Case

SOTA Computer Co.

September 1998 (Revised October 1998)
Case

Adventurous Computer Games, Inc. (Abridged)

By: William J. Bruns Jr.

A new company that manufactures computer games must begin to capitalize computer software development costs. Issues that must be addressed include the effects of capitalization and decisions about how to match costs with future revenues. View Details

Keywords: Cost; Applications and Software; Accounting; Revenue

June 1988 (Revised December 1991)
Case

IBM Computer Conferencing

By: Lynda M. Applegate

Keywords: Communication Strategy; Communication Technology; Computer Industry

February 1996 (Revised December 1996)
Supplement

Apple Computer 1996

By: David B. Yoffie

Updates Apple Computer--1992. View Details

Keywords: Computer Industry

November 1990 (Revised February 1991)
Case

Compaq Computer Corp.

By: Robert G. Eccles Jr.

Keywords: Computer Industry

June 1985
Case

Brazil's Computer Strategy

July 2007 (Revised November 2007)
Case

Leasing Computers at Persistent Learning

Newly public Persistent Learning is acquiring vital computer assets. They need to determine how the lease or purchase decision will impact their financial statements, and how the market will react given previously forecast earnings and competitor's accounting. View Details

Keywords: Information Infrastructure; Financial Statements; Leasing

1999
Article

Computers with Personalities

By: Y. Moon

Keywords: Information Technology; Identity

December 1984 (Revised September 1985)
Case

Apollo Computer (B)

January 2002 (Revised March 2004)
Case

Computer Associates International, Inc.

In late 2000, Computer Associates (CA) changed its business model and the way it recognized revenue, ostensibly to better serve its stakeholders. The new subscription-based license model offered customers greater flexibility. Clients could subscribe to any CA software... View Details

Keywords: Business Model; Valuation; Corporate Disclosure; Revenue Recognition; Corporate Governance; Technology Industry

February 1992 (Revised September 1992)
Background Note

Global Computer Industry

Describes the evolution of international trade and global competition in computers. Focuses on the role of country factors, government policies, and firm strategies in shifting competitive advantage among regions of the world. Pays special attention to international... View Details

Keywords: Competition; Alliances; Trade; Policy; Globalized Markets and Industries; Computer Industry