Archive For

May 2016

MCX and Ecosystems – The white flag.

Reply to this post           MCX serves as a lesson to all in the ecosystem. Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) has paid...

Google – Only one out.

Reply to this post           Not ready to do what it needs most. Google will hold its annual developer this week...

Apple and Didi – Catch a ride

Reply to this post           Apple’s investment looks more financial than strategic. Apple has agreed to invest $1bn in Didi Chuxing...

Palantir – Success victim.

Reply to this post           Palantir’s silence will only make matters worse. Palantir is a very secretive company but the recent...

Oracle vs. Google – The Merry-go-round.

Reply to this post           I think Google will end up paying less than $1bn. Google and Oracle are at it...

HTC Q1 16A – Family silver.

Reply to this post           HTC is selling the family silver to stay alive. HTC reported dreadful Q1 16A results as...

GoPro – Needs a hero pt II.

Reply to this post           I think GoPro will end up being acquired. The difference between Fitbit and GoPro is that...

Alibaba FQ4 15A – Ecosystem investor

Reply to this post           E-commerce powerhouse fuels ecosystem investments. Alibaba reported good FQ4 15A results but sent the clear message...

Fitbit Q1 16A – Forced hand.

Reply to this post           Fitbit is being forced to spend to stay ahead. Fitbit reported good Q1 16A results but...

Autonomous Auto – Men and dogs

Reply to this post           I see a shake out with only a handful surviving.  Just as in 2011 when every...