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From Technological Potential to Product Performance: An Empirical Analysis
By: Marco Iansiti
Iansiti, Marco. "From Technological Potential to Product Performance: An Empirical Analysis." Research Policy 26, no. 3 (October 1997): 263–390.
- 1997
- Book
Technology Integration: Making Critical Choices in a Turbulent World
By: Marco Iansiti
Iansiti, Marco. Technology Integration: Making Critical Choices in a Turbulent World. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1997.
- September 1997 (Revised October 1997)
- Case
Information at the World Bank: In Search of a Technology Solution (B)
By: W. Earl Sasser and Josep Valor
Acting on his vision to make the World Bank a knowledge institution, bank President Wolfensohn announces the creation of an Information and Knowledge Management Council and an Information Solutions Group, headed by a newly nominated CEO, Mohamed Muhsin. This case...
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Keywords:
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Information Technology;
Knowledge Management;
Management Teams;
Information Management;
Banks and Banking;
Banking Industry
Sasser, W. Earl, and Josep Valor. "Information at the World Bank: In Search of a Technology Solution (B)." Harvard Business School Case 898-054, September 1997. (Revised October 1997.)
- September 1997 (Revised May 1999)
- Case
Automated Intelligence Corporation
By: James K. Sebenius and David T. Kotchen
Precision Controls is a Minnesota-based manufacturer of electronic control devices. To enhance its product line, Precision would like to establish an artificial intelligence research group, either through internal development or, preferably, by merging with or...
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Keywords:
Information Technology;
Valuation;
Research and Development;
Stock Shares;
Negotiation Process;
Negotiation Tactics;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Manufacturing Industry;
Electronics Industry;
Minnesota
Sebenius, James K., and David T. Kotchen. "Automated Intelligence Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 898-045, September 1997. (Revised May 1999.)
- September–October 1997
- Article
Developing Products on Internet Time
By: A. D. MacCormack and M. Iansiti
MacCormack, A. D., and M. Iansiti. "Developing Products on Internet Time." Harvard Business Review 75, no. 5 (September–October 1997).
- September 1997 (Revised May 1999)
- Case
Precision Controls, Inc.
By: James K. Sebenius and David T. Kotchen
Precision Controls is a Minnesota-based manufacturer of electronic control devices. To enhance its product line, Precision would like to establish an artificial intelligence research group, either through internal development or, preferably, by merging with or...
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Keywords:
Information Technology;
Valuation;
Research and Development;
Negotiation Process;
Stock Shares;
Negotiation Tactics;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Manufacturing Industry;
Electronics Industry;
Minnesota
Sebenius, James K., and David T. Kotchen. "Precision Controls, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 898-046, September 1997. (Revised May 1999.)
- August 1997 (Revised March 1999)
- Case
VeriFone (1997)
By: Richard L. Nolan, Anne Donnellon and Donna B. Stoddard
VeriFone, a leading manufacturer of payment systems technology, was acquired by Hewlett-Packard in June 1997. The case describes the strategic challenges that VeriFone faces as it positions itself to compete in the Internet payment systems marketplace.
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Keywords:
Information Technology;
Internet;
Innovation Strategy;
Technological Innovation;
Business Strategy;
Information Technology Industry
Nolan, Richard L., Anne Donnellon, and Donna B. Stoddard. "VeriFone (1997)." Harvard Business School Case 398-030, August 1997. (Revised March 1999.)
- August 1997 (Revised June 1999)
- Case
Providian Trust: Tradition and Technology (A)
By: F. Warren McFarlan and Melissa Dailey
A major trust company attempts to implement a major software system while simultaneously reengineering business processes. Providian Trust, a previously non-IT intensive organization, must completely reposition its management of technology to deal with IT's new...
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Keywords:
Change Management;
Financial Institutions;
Business Processes;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Information Technology;
Applications and Software;
Financial Services Industry
McFarlan, F. Warren, and Melissa Dailey. "Providian Trust: Tradition and Technology (A)." Harvard Business School Case 398-008, August 1997. (Revised June 1999.)
- August 1997 (Revised November 1998)
- Case
Cambridge Technology Partners - 1991 Start Up
By: Paul A. Gompers and Catherine M. Conneely
Jim Sims tries to close the deal to create Cambridge Technology Partners (CTP) in a spin-out from a troubled technology consulting firm. The deal looks tenuous.
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Keywords:
Business Startups;
Negotiation Deal;
Information Technology;
Organizations;
Information Technology Industry;
Consulting Industry;
Cambridge
Gompers, Paul A., and Catherine M. Conneely. "Cambridge Technology Partners - 1991 Start Up." Harvard Business School Case 298-044, August 1997. (Revised November 1998.)
- 1997
- Chapter
Frontiers of Online Financial Services
By: R. Kalakota and F. Frei
- 1997
- Chapter
Technology Cycles, Innovation Streams and Ambidextrous Organizations
By: P. Anderson, M. Tushman and C. O'Reilly
Anderson, P., M. Tushman, and C. O'Reilly. "Technology Cycles, Innovation Streams and Ambidextrous Organizations." In Managing Strategic Innovation and Change, edited by P. Anderson and M. Tushman. New York: Oxford University Press, 1997.
- July 1997 (Revised February 1998)
- Case
Aladdin Knowledge Systems
By: John A. Quelch
The founder, president, and CEO of a leading software security company has just announced the $5.1 million cash acquisition of a key competitor. As a result, his company becomes the market share leader in Europe and number two in the United States. But now, he and the...
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Keywords:
Distribution;
Marketing;
Applications and Software;
Globalization;
Acquisition;
Sales;
Information Technology Industry;
United States;
Europe
Quelch, John A., and Robin Root. "Aladdin Knowledge Systems." Harvard Business School Case 598-018, July 1997. (Revised February 1998.)
- July 1997 (Revised June 2001)
- Case
H.E. Butt Grocery Company: A Leader in ECR Implementation (B) (Abridged)
By: Robert D. Austin and F. Warren McFarlan
H.E. Butt Grocery Co. led the grocery industry in adopting many innovations, including category management, electronic data interchange, and continuous replenishment. They have also moved aggressively and profitably into newer applications such as Scanner-based payment...
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Keywords:
Information Management;
Independent Innovation and Invention;
Innovation and Invention;
Business Organization;
Risk and Uncertainty;
Science-Based Business;
Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues;
Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques;
Risk Management;
Electronics Industry;
Computer Industry
Austin, Robert D., and F. Warren McFarlan. "H.E. Butt Grocery Company: A Leader in ECR Implementation (B) (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 198-016, July 1997. (Revised June 2001.)
- summer 1997
- Article
An Empirical Exploration of a Technology Race
By: J. Lerner
An extensive theoretical literature examines technological competition, and in particular whether leaders maintain their standing. These models, however, have received little support. Innovation is examined in the disk drive industry, an environment particularly...
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Lerner, J. "An Empirical Exploration of a Technology Race." RAND Journal of Economics 28, no. 2 (summer 1997): 228–247.
- July 1997
- Article
Choice in Computer-Mediated Environments
By: John A. Deighton
Deighton, John A. "Choice in Computer-Mediated Environments." Marketing Letters 8, no. 3 (July 1997).
- June 1997
- Background Note
A Note on the Internet
By: Paul A. Gompers and Jeffrey A. Farrell
Examines the evolution and structure of the Internet. A particular focus is placed on various business segments and possible applications of Internet technology.
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- June 1997
- Case
VeriFone: The Transaction Automation Company (A) Abridged
Describes VeriFone's new organizational model and its role in catapulting VeriFone to a market leadership position. Examines the impact of information technology and information access on the ability to leverage global resources, market responsiveness, and...
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Keywords:
Information Technology;
Organizational Structure;
Globalized Markets and Industries;
Information Management;
Strategic Planning;
Resource Allocation;
Leadership Development;
Information Technology Industry
McFarlan, F. Warren. "VeriFone: The Transaction Automation Company (A) Abridged." Harvard Business School Case 397-116, June 1997.
- May 1997 (Revised July 1997)
- Case
Vermeer Technologies (B): Realizing the Dream
By: Ashish Nanda
The Vermeer team works day and night to develop its software offering, unforeseen difficulties and internal tensions notwithstanding. In less than a year, the product is ready. The Vermeer team waits anxiously for the market to pronounce its verdict.
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Keywords:
Internet and the Web;
Applications and Software;
Business Startups;
Product Development;
Information Technology Industry
Nanda, Ashish, and Georgia Levenson. "Vermeer Technologies (B): Realizing the Dream." Harvard Business School Case 397-080, May 1997. (Revised July 1997.)
- May 1997 (Revised July 1997)
- Case
Vermeer Technologies (C): Negotiating the Future
By: Ashish Nanda
The success of the Vermeer software offering suddenly transforms the start-up into a sought after company. After arduous negotiations, Vermeer management is faced with the choice of continuing as an independent company or being acquired by Microsoft or Netscape.
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Keywords:
Negotiation;
Applications and Software;
Decision Making;
Acquisition;
Business Startups;
Business Strategy;
Information Technology Industry
Nanda, Ashish, and Georgia Levenson. "Vermeer Technologies (C): Negotiating the Future." Harvard Business School Case 397-081, May 1997. (Revised July 1997.)
- May 1997 (Revised July 1997)
- Case
Vermeer Technologies (D): Making Transitions
By: Ashish Nanda
Microsoft has acquired Vermeer, and Vermeer executives are both excited and concerned as they prepare to move to Redmond. Even though the acquisition has been financially rewarding, the Vermeer engineers worry how well they will adapt to their new home. Meanwhile,...
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Keywords:
Horizontal Integration;
Value Creation;
Applications and Software;
Acquisition;
Product Development;
Information Technology Industry
Nanda, Ashish, and Georgia Levenson. "Vermeer Technologies (D): Making Transitions." Harvard Business School Case 397-082, May 1997. (Revised July 1997.)