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By Colin Berkshire I hold a very different view of why Apple was so successful from that of most people. If my view is correct, Apple is now messing up big-time. I think the reputation is that Apple builds premium-priced artistically designed stuff. I just flat...Insights
We recently set up and used the Apple Watch. It was a very well designed product, but at this point is probably a bit before it’s time. You can read more about that experience here. The amazing thing is that as far as smart watches go, we found the Pebble watch...Insights
If you are into technology, it’s always a pleasure to get a chance to run new high tech products and service in the office or even at home. We heard the announcement for the new Apple Watch earlier this year and saw it come out a few years ago. In Tokyo, we...Insights
The July CI Reception on 15 July was a nice change of pace. With 40 plus company CEOs usually gathered together at these meetings, the ideas and discussions abound. As a contrast the group was smaller and the reception was a different flavor. Top Japan-based CEOs got...Insights
The Spring CEO Insights Forum held on 3 June was a huge success. Held at the Oakwood Premier property in Tokyo’s Midtown facility, Chief executives from 44 companies attended. Most companies were familiar names in the marketplace that was complimented by a small...Insights
AINEO Team members recently visited a conference for a IP phone manufacturer in Florida called ShoreTel. The color of the ShoreTel products are all orange. As a memento in the goodie bags came an inexpensive orange ShoreTel branded t-shirt. In the US, the team...