Invention vs Innovation
Invention and Innovation appear to be the same for many of us. We also use these two terminologies interchangeably. However, there is a distinctly visible fine line between them. The…
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Invention and Monopolization of Word Processing
Word Processing has a root in the invention of technology, in the 18th century, for producing the impression of typed characters. It led to the Innovation of typewriters. Over a…
Japan Leads being Follower
There appear to be contrasting realities in management culture, the nature of technological Innovation, and Japan's successes. Japanese management takes too long to decide. On the other hand, technology progresses…
Developing Countries to Succeed in Innovation
To attain sustained growth capability, developing countries must succeed in Innovation. However, how to make and measure progress? The ultimate measure is to keep making progress in generating ideas and…
Software Business Model for Automobiles
As soon as we drive our new car out of the showroom, the vehicle’s value starts diminishing. However, that does not happen for software running on our smartphones. Like the…
Winning Strategy of Apple vs Tesla
Neither Apple nor Tesla invented their great products. Apple redesigned smartphones with a unique feature of the multitouch user interface. Similarly, Tesla redesigned automobiles with new technology cores like electric…
Avoiding Silicon Wealth Annihilation
Silicon has been a trustworthy source of Wealth. The Market Economy accumulated this wealth in the hands of a few. This wealth is now flowing to nurturing ideas for building…
Edge in Battery Threatens Tesla
For the enigmatic CEO, the skyrocketing share price has been hoisting the winning flag of Tesla’s Electric Vehicle journey. As opposed to speculating the time frame by which Tesla will…
Reverse Engineering of Silicon Valley
America has lost many achievements to the rest of the world. Starting from light bulbs to nuclear weapons, the list is endless. However, still to date, it’s success in building…
Silicon Valley Hard to Replicate
After numerous failed attempts of replicating Silicon Valley, the temptation still remains. After decades of bafflement and frustration, the world is still struggling to figure out the trigger point and…
High-Tech Strategies in Perspectives
High-tech has been a lucrative industry. How to enter into this industry has been a strategy question. Although the journey started at the Bell laboratories, many countries are now active…
Malaysia’s Labor and Nichia’s Idea for High-tech–sharp contrast in strategy
Malaysia is a high-middle-income country. On the other hand, Nichia is a mid-sized non-listed Japanese company. Why is there a comparison between them? What is the lesson to draw? The…