Taking a look into the Computer Hardware and Software Industry, one is thrown into a sea of many successful international companies. Most look to the United States, with Apple and Hewlett-Packard commanding a huge share of the industry, but some key players fall over seas. Some huge companies include Samsung, Toshiba, Sony, and Panasonic. The companies listed have produced products not only within the computer software/ hardware industry, but also many other fields ranging from kitchen appliances to television monitors.
These companies can be considered key players in the software/hardware industry mainly because they can be classified as computer system manufacturers. The topic of computer hardware opens the industry up as many other devices run off of computers. For example: Samsung’s phones use computer based processors, LG’s appliances use computer systems to monitor how food is stored or prepared, and Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic’s TVs use basic computer chips to stream the television that everyone enjoys.
Personally I think that this proves the value of the Computer Hardware industry, as it allows more companies to make a name for themselves. It opens the world to a common industry that can be analyzed on so many levels.
i think we should look more into foreign companies as many are emerging as top global competitors. However, I think we should shy away from major name brands and consider less well known, yet equally profitable companies. One such company is the Japanese based FUJITSU.
ReplyDeleteI agree that foreign companies are making a strong push here in the US market. However, i believe that that push is within the PC market especially. The true test for all companies will be how they keep up with quickly innovating technology. Something that Apple has done a very good job being at the top of.
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