Why Companies Abandon Once-Essential Technology Brands
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Summary
This article examines why companies abandon technology brands they once heavily relied on, exploring common patterns and triggers for such transitions. It discusses how businesses move from established tools like Lotus 1-2-3, WordPerfect, Novell servers, Turbo Pascal, and Visual Basic to newer alternatives, analyzing the factors that drive these changes including technological evolution, market shifts, and changing business needs.
Key quotes
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Don't snort in derision. Your business relied on those tools and technologies because they worked
What causes a business to abandon hardware, software, or tools it once relied on? Enumerating the common reasons helps you recognize when it's time to move on
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