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Feb. 13, 2012

E. James (Jim) Brennan answered this question

Why was the U.S. Department of Justice involved with the Google/Motorola acquisition?

Same reason the EU investigated it (and China, too): Motorola's 17,000 communications device patents are powerful weapons that could affect all wireless software and hardware interfaces. A combined giant could potentially block telecommunications access (also protecting Google's Android) from foreign rivals. The buy might threaten ... more

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Aug. 29, 2011

Andrew Baker and 1 other person answered this question

Can Google achieve the same level of vertical integration as Apple, with Motorola Mobility?

Is it technically possible? Sure.
But I don't see it happening with Google (and certainly not in the near-term), because they are a very different type of organization than Apple -- on so many levels.
Overall, I agree with Billy. Google is not a hardware company, and ... more

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Aug. 24, 2011

Craig Mathias answered this question

What does the focus on patents mean for the mobile industry?

I posted a longer piece on this - it's at http://www.informationweek.com/news/mobility/business/231600050?queryText=mat....
The bottom line WRT the question is that patents are no more and no less important here than in any other area of high tech. It's just the competition is much more intense in high-value, ... more

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Aug. 15, 2011

Chris Silva and 1 other person answered this question

What's the next move for non-Motorola Android handset makers post Google's Motorola announcement?

Competitors will take a wait and see approach to understand if Google/Moto is the juggernaut it has the potential to be. Let's not forget MSFT/Nokia and how long it's taking that ship to get under full sail.
In the event that Google/Moto combine forces to create ... more

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Aug. 15, 2011

Brielle Nikaido asked a question

Why did Google purchase Motorola? Do you think that was a smart move?

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Aug. 15, 2011

Nomaan Latif asked a question

What does the Google/Motorola deal mean for other handset OEMs who have adopted Android?

July 7, 2011

Brielle Nikaido asked a question

Will Motorola Droid 3 sales suffer due to Verizon's new tiered data service plans?

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April 5, 2011

saurabh sharma and 1 other person answered this question

How will intellectual property issues influence the mobile operating systems landscape?

Google should not be given the responsibility to own an open source platform. If android is Open source, where is my Gingerbread and where is my honeycomb sources? What happened to Chrome OS? Is android a means of getting there? It might happen to android ... more

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March 10, 2011

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How will the unveiling of iPad 2 affect the tablet industry, specifically for Motorola & Dell?

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Feb. 4, 2011

Jerry Holtaway and 1 other person answered this question

Motorola's Xoom ad takes on iPad: Good idea poor execution?

A sad, sad, sad ad! What do they do, tell me the size of the processor! Don't get in the ring with Apple and talk about specs. Tell me why you'll deliver a better experience than what Apple gives its customers - not just by ... more

Sept. 21, 2010

Annie Manning asked a question

What are your tips for increasing "time to resolution" metrics?

Sept. 20, 2010

David O'Neill and 2 other people answered this question

Which six sigma concept do you implement?

I aggree with Ondiappan, DFSS can be part of a management system if it is instituionalized i.e. becomes the new product development platform. There is a higher level method as well. GE et al implement belt attainment as an expected course for employees binding the ... more

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