Radius reaches for 'leaning edge.' (Radius Corp partners with IBM to produce Mac clones) (Company Business and Marketing)

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Radius partners with IBM to make Macintosh-compatible systems. Radius has produced Macintosh peripherals since the 1980s, but does not have the resources to produce its own Mac systems. As part of the deal, IBM is going to provide an underutilized factory, as well as its own PowerPC microprocessors, clout for purchasing other components, and its systems design skills. By partnering with IBM, Radius has avoided some time-to-market issues, but has had to refine products and processes to conform to IBM's manufacturing processes, and has redesigned testing. Radius introduced its first Mac clones in Mar 1995, and expanded the line-up in August. New systems will have a split motherboard reducing costs and offering options, and enhanced IDE drive controllers. At Macworld, Radius announced its mid-level systems would be priced under $4,000, and marketed to the 'creative professionals.'

Production management, Planning, Microcomputers, Product information, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Contracts, PowerPC-based system, Macintosh computers, PowerPC based computers, PowerPC processors, Contract agreement, Company product planning, Radius Corp.

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Making Apple fit

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Apple retires key doctrines of the former Apple business plan and product design philosophy. Responding to the loss of market share in 2nd qtr 1995, the company is implementing a reorganization as of Apr 1995, which will include a new approach to product design, mimicking the industry's PC model, licensing of the of the Mac operating system, and a more focused marketing strategy. The company will focus on the SOHO, educational and graphics- intensive markets. It is adopting a methodical approach to licensing of its operating system, with only a few companies in 1995. Apple will rework its product development and forecasting processes, eliminating the drawbacks that were generated by having a unique design. Apple will have a value-added product, with standard industry components, directed at specific market segments.

Management, Microcomputer industry, Cover Story, AAPL, Reorganization and restructuring, Apple Inc., Company Business Management, Company Restructuring/Company Reorganization

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Bangalore builds a high-tech future

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Bangalore, India is becoming known as the country's version of Silicon Valley, and construction of the mammoth International Tech Park is only expected to enhance this perception. The Tech Park is expected to house as many as 13,000 employees from various high-tech industries by 2001, and the project is 40% financed by a Singapore consortium with experience in such enterprises. To compensate for Bangalore's undeveloped infrastructure, Tech Park construction plans include a solely owned power plant, a sewage treatment center, educational facilities, a telephone exchange, recreational systems and a water storage plant. The bangalore business park will cater primarily to engineering and design processes as well as customer support services, leaving manufacturing processes to other industrial regions.

Buildings and facilities, Industry event, Special events, Bangalore, India

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