In U.S. technology, a gap between arms and VCR's

Article Abstract:

The success of US technology in the weapons systems used in the Persian Gulf war leads many people to ask why the US cannot repeat that success in commercial electronics fields. Many analysts maintain, though, that those weapons are not necessarily that sophisticated. Nor does the technology used to develop them automatically translate into commercial applications. Many of the weapons used in the Gulf were created using ten-year-old technology. Developing a weapon often takes eight to 15 years, so the technology is often outdated by the time the weapon is in service. While it was true that at one time cutting-edge military technology eventually led to commercial uses, commercial pressures now dictate that technology is developed for non-military applications first, finding its way into military weapons systems at a later date. This process may increase Japan's competitive advantage.

Laws, regulations and rules, Technological forecasting, Industrial research, High technology, Military aspects, Product development, Research and Development, Future of Computing, Military, Government Funding, Foreign Competition, Government aid

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Next posts gain in computer sales

Article Abstract:

Next Inc reports sales of 8,000 workstations in the 1st qtr of 1991. The company hopes to sell 50,000 computers for the year. Next sells microcomputers combining engineering workstation power with desktop microcomputer ease of use. Next's first line of products, introduced in 1988, had high prices and offered unsatisfactory performance. New Next computers are more powerful and lower-priced, although they are still proprietary systems. Next has changed its marketing strategy from exclusive sales through Businessland retail stores to marketing through 25 other computer stores, direct sales and distribution via value-added resellers. The company reports that 60 percent of its sales are to corporations while the balance is made up by academia.

Reports, Statistics, Sales, Workstations (Computers), Workstations, Distribution Management, Marketing Strategy, NeXT Computer Inc.

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