Insights

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 disagree with this.
Apple’s success has been when they sell simpler products at a price the competition cannot match.

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.

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.

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.

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 number of entrepreneurs. Feedback following the event gave the event high marks from the participants.

AINEO Team members recently visited a conference for a IP phone manufacturer in Florida called ShoreTel.