Fundamentals of Business Information Systems
Is the iPad a disruptive technology?
The purpose of this report – “Is the iPad a disruptive technology?” – is to research and study about the technological developments in Information Systems, such as, the iPad and if it’s a disrupting technology that changes the world or not. Apple introduced the iPad in 2010, selling 300,000 on the first day of release and approximately 3 million in 80 days. Given that the features of the iPad were similar to the iPhone’s, Apple envisioned for this device to be used in a diversity of areas to offer an all-in-one package for computing, connectivity, gaming and any other task consumers might think of. The iPad was promoted as a communications device for music, telecommunications, Web and computing, another advancement in information systems. (Kessler, T. 2010) This report will cover the positives and negatives of the iPad along with the technological advancements in the Information Systems. The report will create an insight of the effects iPads and similar technologies have on the business models of Apple, content creators (such as app developers) and distributors. It will also cover the basics, comparisons, features and specifications on each information system and if it’s a disruptive or a collaborative technology.
For the iPad, the main traditional competitors are brands such as Google, Amazon, Samsung, Microsoft, and Sony along with many more. Some products that are competitive against the iPad are the Kindle, Samsung Galaxy tablets, Google Nexus and Microsoft tablets. The tablet market has recently increased as new versions of the iPad have been released. Smaller models have become increasingly popular in the competitive market. Google is Apple’s strongest competitor who recently released new market entrants such as the Nexus; along with Amazon introducing seven new Kindles. All prices are at least $100 cheaper than the iPad mini and $200 less than the original sized iPad. With these two companies combined, they have
The purpose of this report – “Is the iPad a disruptive technology?” – is to research and study about the technological developments in Information Systems, such as, the iPad and if it’s a disrupting technology that changes the world or not. Apple introduced the iPad in 2010, selling 300,000 on the first day of release and approximately 3 million in 80 days. Given that the features of the iPad were similar to the iPhone’s, Apple envisioned for this device to be used in a diversity of areas to offer an all-in-one package for computing, connectivity, gaming and any other task consumers might think of. The iPad was promoted as a communications device for music, telecommunications, Web and computing, another advancement in information systems. (Kessler, T. 2010) This report will cover the positives and negatives of the iPad along with the technological advancements in the Information Systems. The report will create an insight of the effects iPads and similar technologies have on the business models of Apple, content creators (such as app developers) and distributors. It will also cover the basics, comparisons, features and specifications on each information system and if it’s a disruptive or a collaborative technology.
For the iPad, the main traditional competitors are brands such as Google, Amazon, Samsung, Microsoft, and Sony along with many more. Some products that are competitive against the iPad are the Kindle, Samsung Galaxy tablets, Google Nexus and Microsoft tablets. The tablet market has recently increased as new versions of the iPad have been released. Smaller models have become increasingly popular in the competitive market. Google is Apple’s strongest competitor who recently released new market entrants such as the Nexus; along with Amazon introducing seven new Kindles. All prices are at least $100 cheaper than the iPad mini and $200 less than the original sized iPad. With these two companies combined, they have