Publications
Publications
- January 1997 (Revised November 1997)
- HBS Case Collection
IBM and Siemens: Revitalizing the Rolm Division (B)
By: Ashish Nanda, Antonio Davila and Georgia Levenson
Abstract
This supplement to the (A) case describes Siemens’ purchase of Rolm’s entire product development and manufacturing operation to form Rolm Systems and discusses the simultaneous 50/50 joint venture between IBM and Siemens to manage marketing, sales, and service for PBX equipment.
Keywords
Manufacturing; Deal; Dealmaking; IBM; Siemens; Product Development; Joint Ventures; Restructuring; Corporate Strategy
Citation
Nanda, Ashish, Antonio Davila, and Georgia Levenson. "IBM and Siemens: Revitalizing the Rolm Division (B)." Harvard Business School Case 397-061, January 1997. (Revised November 1997.)