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Pushpinder S. Multani wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 8 months ago
With an ambition of reinventing itself and making MS-office as a daily part of smartphone users, Microsoft has acquired another startup company called the Sunrise for $ 100 million dollars. After acquiring Acopmpli for $ 200 million that became part of its most recent Outlook for Android and iOS app launched last week. Sunrise is a calendar app that has suit of calendars for mobile and desktop that supports every platform. Experts are calling Microsoft’s approach of creating applications that support the platforms of rival technology firms as a strategy shift from selling standalone app to selling office as a service to both customer and businesses. Microsoft would use Sunrise’s apps as stand alone products, while it also plans to use its technology to create newer products in the future.
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Pushpinder S. Multani wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 8 months ago
Uber has been widely successful in creating a steady revenue stream for itself and its partner drivers around the world. It is a technology company that has ended a monopoly of taxi and limousine in the transportation industry. Prior to Uber, the riders had to settle for mediocre service and pay a higher price. The ability to provide and receive feedback in the form of star rating has given the riders the luxury of choosing a safe and reliable drivers and better service. It has also provided flexibility for the drivers that can now create a better work life balance.
The article talks about the future of the Uber business model. Many experts believe that uberiization would be beneficial for all the sectors. There is definitely possibility for business sectors such as grocery shopping, laundry services, legal services and even health service to redefine their business using the Uber business model.
Uber has used a problem solving strategy, and it is relevant to the MIS major, where we have had classes that were focused on understanding a business problem and taking advantage of the opportunity presented by that problem. By addressing the problem of transportation, Uber has not only become a leader in the field, but has also improved the lives of millions of people. Uber is looking to further expand its business in transportation by getting involved in the trucking business.
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Thanks for posting this article.
I have been researched Uber’s business strategy and they have used a problem solving strategy to expanding their business. However, Uber has recently lunched from one public relations crisis to another, culminating in bizarre comments by an Uber executive about taking revenge on critical journalists. The company’s growth strategy seems to involve barreling into new markets with little regard for local laws or protocols, expanding at a breakneck pace, and worrying about the fallout later. I noticed that this is going to potentially hurt Uber’s plans to expand globally, as it faces regulatory challenges in Europe. Uber needs to understand the situation that they must have to focus on its relationship with its drivers, customers, regulators, and even local taxi unions in order to succeed.
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Pushpinder S. Multani commented on the post, Skills for successful IT Career, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
This was an excellent article for not just the information system students, but for every business major. We have been working really hard for the past four years, and developing analytical and technological skills. But there is still a need for us to develop mandatory soft sills such as being able to communicate efficiently and clearly.
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Pushpinder S. Multani commented on the post, Discussion Question #2, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Firstly, being a family owned business the culture at the store is highly personal, and involves building relationships and trust. My first week at the store included making the owners comfortable with me. Secondly, the computer systems used for inventory management and making purchase order did not require any password, anyone was able to login…[Read more]
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Pushpinder S. Multani wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 9 months ago
MIS 4596 Spring 2015
Hohne
Group Project( Pushpinder, chau, Liz, Chris, Rick)
Handy-guide
We are addressing is the limited accessibility of tradesmen to the average consumer. We found it to be difficult to locate a reputable tradesmen such as a plumber or electrician in time of a need. We either have to look through a yellow book or google someone. The problem with this is that we don’t know how good they are and whether they are immediately available.
Our app would gather the information of mechanicals, plumbers, technician, electricians, and other craftsmen in one place that allows the consumer to quickly search for and set up an appointment with someone they are looking for, it would be a catalog of handymen. Our app would have a rating system, price range, availability, location, and other information that would be helpful to the consumer. The way we would make money on this would be to charge businesses a subscription fee for putting their business in our app. -
Pushpinder S. Multani wrote a new post on the site MIS4596 Section 2 Spring 2015 9 years, 9 months ago
Google is planning of acquiring mobile paying service called Softcard for $ 50 million. T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon jointly own Softcard. Even though the mobile paying service has received offers from eBay, but Softcard is more inclined towards Google, because they offer phones that use Android mobile operating system.
Even though Google currently uses Wallet as mobile paying service but it has gained a low popularity in retail stores. The main reason for investing in Softcard is due to emergence of Apple pay since November 2014. Apple has emerged as a market leader in the recent times and has caused urgency for Google. Experts believe that teaming up with Google would be profitable for the Wireless-telecom carriers as they already have relationships with Google.
Google originally intended to include closed-loop advertising through wallet that would have allowed it to improve digital ads. But due to disagreement between the companies the dream was never attained. But Google believes that acquisition of Softcard would allow it to achieve this goal and strengthen its position in the market.
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I think Google entering the mobile paying service space is a smart move. Google is respected for its current telecommunication products and can capitalize off previous failures by competitors and steal market share from Apple. The mobile paying option is becoming increasingly popular as checks and pocket cash are becoming outdated and more risky. If it’s easy to use, reliable, and syncs well with the Android operating system, myself and many more consumers will buy because of the trusted Google name.
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Pushpinder S. Multani commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, September 22, on the site 9 years, 9 months ago
This was a excellent article as we are heavily using Facebook for personal network, but when it comes to the using professional network we have to use LinkedIn. The ability to link the personal Facebook account to the work account will be great.Considering the revenue will not be generated through advertising, Facebook at work would be secured…[Read more]
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Pushpinder S. Multani commented on the post, Internship Discussion Question #1, on the site 9 years, 9 months ago
I am currently employed as an operation analyst at Cherry Hill Liquors located in Cherry Hill NJ. I have been working here for a year now. My job responsibilities include analyzing unstructured data to forecast customer-buying trends. I use advance Microsoft Excel functionality such data analysis tool pack, pivot tables, v-lookup etc. to perform…[Read more]
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