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- 1996
- Chapter
Product Development at Dell Computer Corporation
By: S. Thomke, V. Krishnan and A. Nimgade
- April 2004
- Case
D-Wave Systems: Building a Quantum Computer
By: Alan D. MacCormack, Ajay Agrawal and Rebecca Henderson
D-Wave Systems is a start-up seeking to commercialize a quantum computer. Its business model is unique: as of 2003, it had very few technical resources within the firm. Instead, it financed a series of projects undertaken at universities and government labs. In return... View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Business Startups; Engineering; Investment; Intellectual Property; Product Development; Research and Development; Commercialization; Computer Industry
MacCormack, Alan D., Ajay Agrawal, and Rebecca Henderson. "D-Wave Systems: Building a Quantum Computer." Harvard Business School Case 604-073, April 2004.
- January 1995 (Revised February 1995)
- Supplement
Apple Computer 1995 (B): Competitor Updates
By: David B. Yoffie and Takia Mahmood
Updates Apple Computer--1992. Summarizes the key strategic actions of Compaq, Intel, and Microsoft. View Details
Yoffie, David B., and Takia Mahmood. "Apple Computer 1995 (B): Competitor Updates." Harvard Business School Supplement 795-073, January 1995. (Revised February 1995.)
- April 1985 (Revised October 1988)
- Case
Everest Computer (A): The Development of the SuperMOS Process
By: Kim B. Clark
The research and development lab at the semiconductor development and manufacturing facility of a computer systems manufacturer has embarked on a radically improved semiconductor manufacturing process for application in a new computer system. The case offers a detailed... View Details
- March 1987
- Background Note
Introduction to Computer and Communications Technology
Cash, James I., Jr. "Introduction to Computer and Communications Technology." Harvard Business School Background Note 187-134, March 1987.
- August 1995
- Article
Can Computer Personalities Be Human Personalities?
By: C. I. Nass, Y. Moon, B. J. Fogg, B. Reeves and D. C. Dryer
Nass, C. I., Y. Moon, B. J. Fogg, B. Reeves, and D. C. Dryer. "Can Computer Personalities Be Human Personalities?" International Journal of Human-Computer Studies 43, no. 2 (August 1995): 223–239.
- August 1985 (Revised May 1987)
- Case
John Sculley at Apple Computer (A)
Pava, Calvin H P. "John Sculley at Apple Computer (A)." Harvard Business School Case 486-001, August 1985. (Revised May 1987.)
- 2025
- Working Paper
Computed Tomography (CT)--Beyond Traditional X-Rays: Case Histories of Transformational Advances
By: Amar Bhidé, Srikant M. Datar and Katherine Stebbins
This case history describes how Computed Tomography (CT) scanners - that combine Xrays
and computers to image soft tissues of the brain and other organs -- have become a widely used
diagnostic tool. Specifically, we chronicle the 1) initial development of CT... View Details
Keywords: Health Care and Treatment; Technological Innovation; Innovation Strategy; Technology Adoption; Collaborative Innovation and Invention; Innovation and Invention; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms
Bhidé, Amar, Srikant M. Datar, and Katherine Stebbins. "Computed Tomography (CT)--Beyond Traditional X-Rays: Case Histories of Transformational Advances." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 20-004, July 2019. (Revised January 2025.)
- March 1987 (Revised June 1987)
- Case
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.: Computer Services
Konsynski, Benn R. "Automatic Data Processing, Inc.: Computer Services." Harvard Business School Case 187-044, March 1987. (Revised June 1987.)
- 1968
- Book
Computer Models for Business Case Analysis
By: David Hawkins and Brandt R. Allen
Hawkins, David, and Brandt R. Allen. Computer Models for Business Case Analysis. Cincinnati: South-Western Publishing Company, 1968.
- 1969
- Book
Introduction to Computing through the BASIC Language
By: R. L. Nolan
Nolan, R. L. Introduction to Computing through the BASIC Language. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969.
- March 1993
- Case
IBM: When the Numbers Failed to Compute
Keywords: Computer Industry
Greyser, Stephen A. "IBM: When the Numbers Failed to Compute." Harvard Business School Case 593-079, March 1993.
- 08 Jul 2024
- Research & Ideas
The Critical Computer Science Principles Every Strategic Leader Needs to Know
In an AI-world, leaders who speak technology’s language gain an edge. But that doesn’t mean every manager needs a computer science degree. A handle on a handful of basics goes a long way toward preparing strategic leaders for today’s... View Details
- November 2008 (Revised January 2013)
- Supplement
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Eee PC (B)
By: Willy Shih and Howard H. Yu
Provides an update to the 609-011 (A) case. View Details
Shih, Willy, and Howard H. Yu. "ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Eee PC (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 609-052, November 2008. (Revised January 2013.)
- December 1987 (Revised January 1988)
- Background Note
Managing Information Technology: Telecommunications and Computer Networks
Applegate, Lynda M. "Managing Information Technology: Telecommunications and Computer Networks." Harvard Business School Background Note 188-033, December 1987. (Revised January 1988.)
- August 1984
- Supplement
Glossary of Technical Terms for Personal Computers
By: John A. Quelch
Quelch, John A. "Glossary of Technical Terms for Personal Computers." Harvard Business School Supplement 585-077, August 1984.
- September 2004 (Revised January 2005)
- Case
IBM: Ordering Midrange Computers in Europe
IBM Europe is trying to expand business-to-business (B2B) efforts with its large distributors of midrange systems. These efforts aim to automate many transactions and business processes, removing the need for human involvement. IBM has completed an initial project with... View Details
Keywords: Customer Relationship Management; Information Technology; Information Infrastructure; Marketing Channels; Distribution Channels; Computer Industry; Computer Industry; Germany; United States
McAfee, Andrew P., and Michael Otten. "IBM: Ordering Midrange Computers in Europe." Harvard Business School Case 605-022, September 2004. (Revised January 2005.)
- 2010
- Chapter
Innovative Conduct in Computing and Internet Markets
By: Shane Greenstein
Greenstein, Shane. "Innovative Conduct in Computing and Internet Markets." In Handbook on the Economics of Innovation, edited by Bronwyn H. Hall and Nathan Rosenberg, 477–538. Elsevier/North-Holland, 2010.