Tuesday, May 25, 2004

Competition? Nah, Don't Bother --- Simply put, the ecosystem of technology has forever changed. To be sure, you will find some small companies that disrupt and displace mega tech companies. Such was certainly the case years ago, when minicomputer makers like (Hewlett-Packard's) Digital Equipment and (Getronics') Wang Global arrived on the scene. But the current mega tech companies that dominate the landscape--including Microsoft, Oracle and even Symantec--understand how to deal with upstarts. They also have huge cash hoards, significant market capitalizations and chokeholds on distribution. --- Forget Google redux [CNET News.com] 6:35:45 AM