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Robert_K · 06-21-2011, 04:36 PM

Until they "get it" continue to watch the knife fall.

This year was my 3rd at WES / BlackBerry World and I was surprised at how many people told me they were not planning to return next year in lieu of attending a wireless conference that covered much more than just BlackBerry. I have a feeling that our company plans to follow in that lead.

Its not just the handhelds market they are losing in but also the enterprise management segment as Good Tech, 3LM, Boxtone, etc. continue to offer similar management solutions for other platforms.

My bet is that someone like MS or Dell could possibly buy them up. Of course a cultural change is much needed at both of those companies too.

06-21-2011, 04:36 PM	#14
Robert_K Knows Where the Search Button Is Join Date: Dec 2008 Model: 8830 PIN: N/A Carrier: Verizon Posts: 44	Re: RIM Slashing Guidance and announcing layoffs Until they "get it" continue to watch the knife fall. This year was my 3rd at WES / BlackBerry World and I was surprised at how many people told me they were not planning to return next year in lieu of attending a wireless conference that covered much more than just BlackBerry. I have a feeling that our company plans to follow in that lead. Its not just the handhelds market they are losing in but also the enterprise management segment as Good Tech, 3LM, Boxtone, etc. continue to offer similar management solutions for other platforms. My bet is that someone like MS or Dell could possibly buy them up. Of course a cultural change is much needed at both of those companies too.
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