Publications
Publications
- June 2004 (Revised November 2005)
- HBS Case Collection
PalmSource, Inc.
By: David B. Yoffie, Pai-Ling Yin and Christina L. Darwall
Abstract
PalmSource CEO David Nagel had grand ambitions. In this newly spun-off company, he wanted to create the next leading software platform for hand-held devices. Explores the strategic challenges of building a platform business.
Keywords
Digital Platforms; Applications and Software; Business Startups; Business Strategy; Information Technology Industry
Citation
Yoffie, David B., Pai-Ling Yin, and Christina L. Darwall. "PalmSource, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 704-473, June 2004. (Revised November 2005.)