In defense of Kodak and its 'failure' to innovate:
Kodak has been the ultimate bogeyman of MBA programs. You've heard the story. The company held an unassailable position in one the world's largest markets. It had a deep, lasting brand with consumers and professionals along with a high-margin recurring revenue stream.
But it failed to fully understand the impact of emerging technologies. It couldn't get its 100+ year-old self to pivot in time. It didn't cross the chasm and cannonballed deep into the abyss.
You could build a small mountain out of the airport books that regurgitate this horror story.
It's also not exactly true. With established companies facing competition and upstarts claiming to have the upper hand through disruption, now is a good time to re-examine the myth:
- Kodak faced a transition few, if any, companies could have made
- But it could have been a brand!
- But it didn't invest in innovation!
- But now there's nothing left!
[Note - This story comes from TheNextWeb's Podium section which is described as "Opinion, advice, and analysis by the TNW community". -- Ed.]
(Score: 2) by progo on Monday November 25 2019, @04:19PM (3 children)
If you'd like to read the story without a silent bandwidth crushing video ad playing in the background use this link: https://archive.ph/FYUWA [archive.ph]
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday November 25 2019, @04:47PM
or just disable javascript/run an ad blocker/noscript/whatever
I didn't even know there was video, bandwidth crushing or otherwise.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday November 25 2019, @10:43PM (1 child)
Run NoScript, then there are no silent bandwidth crushing video ads playing in the background
What, you actually engage in "unprotected browsing"?
The only safe way to browse the internet is with protection on (i.e., NoScript).
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday November 26 2019, @03:06AM
Whoah there!
The only safer way. Condoms and noscript aren't infallible. They're good protection if used as directed. But not perfect! They are NOT safe - they are safER.
Just like with sex ed, let's be accurate! Elsewise, young'uns will take us at our word, and be upset if they act safely and get infected, and then stop acting safely.