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PlayBook Release Is a Preemptive Maneuver by RIM

Richard Martin April 18, 2011 1 Comment

The release of the PlayBook by Research in Motion is a maneuver designed to preempt another company getting in on the secure tablet market.

It Is Easier to Defend than Attack

Richard Martin November 29, 2010 No Comments

Every soldier in history has known that the defense is inherently stronger than the attack. As a general rule of thumb, attacking forces have to

Message to Research in Motion – Wake Up!

Richard Martin November 8, 2010 No Comments

Research in Motion (RIM) is the world’s number one provider of secure data communications for corporate clients. Their systems are so secure that governments in

Netflix’s Rise Leads to Blockbuster’s Bust

Richard Martin September 27, 2010 No Comments

Blockbuster’s bankruptcy shows that its business was built around a narrow definition of its value.

Why Enbridge’s CEO Is Leading From the Front Line

Richard Martin September 13, 2010 No Comments

The presence of Enbridge CEO Pat Daniel on the front lines of the pipeline spill in Michigan apparently has some people stumped. Why is he spending so much time in Michigan, talking to people and making sure the right information gets out? Shouldn’t he be in Calgary? Isn’t that micromanagement?

Do Life Insurers Have Too Much Risk?

Richard Martin August 9, 2010 No Comments

Last week Canada’s biggest life insurer Manulife announced a major quarterly loss due to the poor stock market and low bond yields. Most of the analysis and management commentary centred on the hope that the markets could rebound favourably to Manulife.

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PlayBook Release Is a Preemptive Maneuver by RIM

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Netflix’s Rise Leads to Blockbuster’s Bust

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