1.1: Company Background and History On April 1st, 1976 Apple was discovered by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne to sell the Apple I personal computer kit. Steve Jobs owned 45% of the company, Steve Wozniak with 45% and Wayne with the remaining 10%. Apple Inc. is an American corporation that designs and manufactures computer hardware, software and other consumer electronics. The company is best known for their Macintosh personal computer line, Mac OS X, extremely loyal user-base, iTunes media application and the iPod personal music player. Apple’s headquarters is in Cupertino, California, CEO and co-founder is Steve Jobs and the company boasts 284 retail locations spanning 10 different countries.
SECTION I. THE BUSINESS Company Description Apple Inc. (Apple), incorporated on January 3, 1977 and designs, manufactures as well as markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. The Company's products and services include iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple TV, a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications, the iOS and OS X operating systems, iCloud, and a variety of accessory, service and support offerings. The Company also sells and delivers digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store. The Company sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, and direct sales force, as well as through third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers.
This was the beginning of Microsoft’s expansion into mobile devices. In 2000 Bill Gates stepped down as CEO and appointed Steve Ballmer as CEO. Gates created the position of Chief Software Architect for himself. In 2001, Microsoft released Windows XP as well as X-Box gaming console. The release of the X-Box was the beginning of Microsoft entering the game console market that was dominated by Sony and Nintendo at the
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Internet Technology, Marketing, and Security Contemporary Business BUS 508 May 22, 2012 Describe and evaluate a major corporation’s Website in these four areas: (1) product information, (2) corporation’s contact information, (3) customization of products for customers, and (4) customer information at purchase. Sony Corporation is a major consumer electronics company headquartered in Japan, which is comprised of several business units specializing in financial services, music production, and motion pictures. This large international conglomerate is divided into these distinct subsidiaries: Sony Electronics, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Sony Financial, Sony Computer, and Sony Mobil Communications. These business entities
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Evolution if the Advancement A. Advancements • The Walkman, after being around for a while, was gone into new formats. (Haire, 2009) • Sony created portable CD players and later into MP3 players. ( Haire, 2009) • October 23, 2001: personal stereo have change to the latest one, IPod. (Lloyd, 2004) B. How has the advancements change society?