Wireless phones have outshined in the telecommunication industry. Either for a facility of communication or a need of having a “fashion” apparatus, the public has chosen to go for the now “most desired” brands: Blackberry or IPhone. However another phone is coming to compete with these two famous brands, one powered by Google Inc.’s Android software.
In many companies people have been required to have a Blackberry, just like Union Bank in San Francisco. However this is a ridiculous demand given that other brands such as IPhone and Android may provide the employees with the same or better applications.
Considering all of these three companies are among the key players of the industry in the wireless phone area, competition among them rises each time more and more. This definitely has a positive impact in the telecommunication industry given that more products will come to the market, meaning more income towards the industry. Competition mainly achieves what’s stated before, being a wonderful advantage for any kind of market.
According to the article, “BlackBerry still dominates the business market”. However Apple Inc. and Google are seeking to overtake the top line. Android phones cost from 20% to 20% less than BlackBerrys, which probably will cause the situation to unbalance as it is. BlackBerry should keep their eye on the sales and then respond to the situation that will come. However, again this brings more competition being a positive asset towards the industry.
Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704652104575494102654241766.html?mod=WSJ_Tech_LEFTTopNews
BlackBerrys really still dominate the business market? I believe this is because it has been a household business phone name for a long time now. Also, it might not be as complex and new as the iPhone so users don't have to adjust to this revolutionary phone.
ReplyDeleteBut there's no doubt in my mind that the iPhone will continue its uprising in the business world. Once our generation hits the floors it will definitely the dominant smart phone.
In my head, Blackberry: PC:: iPhone: Mac. Blackberrys might not be so glamorous, but there's something to be said for companies using a uniform tech package, from a tech support standpoint--after all, if they're paying/subsidizing the employees' phones, why shouldn't they be able to specify what type they use?
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