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Revolution in Information Technology Sector Unfolds

Strategic Insights

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Seoul's business leaders gathered to hear Motorola's CEO Ed Zander discuss the third revolution in the IT sector, which promises seamless mobility and connectivity across various devices and platforms. Zander emphasized the importance of consolidating and connecting four key factors – homes, automobiles, companies, and the outside world – to the Internet, highlighting South Korea as a crucial market for Motorola's future growth due to its technical edge and technology-savvy customer base. Despite concerns about market saturation, Zander remained optimistic, stating that tremendous opportunities lie ahead and bigger growth will be made in the mobile phone market over the next 20 years.

Key Takeaways:

  • Motorola's CEO Ed Zander believes the IT sector is experiencing a third revolution, with seamless mobility offering immense opportunities for growth.
  • The company aims to consolidate and connect four key factors – homes, automobiles, companies, and the outside world – to the Internet.
  • South Korea is a vital market for Motorola's future growth, given its technical edge and technology-savvy customer base.
  • Zander acknowledged competition from Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics but remains confident in Motorola's competitiveness.
  • If Motorola can win in the Korean market, it will gain a victory in any market worldwide.
  • Edwards expects to make bigger growth in the mobile phone market over the next 20 years.

Statistics:

  • Motorola is the world's second-largest mobile phone maker.
  • South Korea is a critical market for Motorola's future growth.
  • The mobile phone market has reached its saturation point, but Zander predicts tremendous opportunities lie ahead.
  • Bigger growth will be made in the mobile phone market over the next 20 years.
  • 20 years is the predicted timeframe for significant growth in the mobile phone market.

Sources:

  • Asia Pulse - Oct 14
  • Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (no specific date or reference provided)
  • Yohap (no specific date or reference provided)
  • (KSE:005930) - Samsung Electronics Co.
  • (KSE:066570) - LG Electronics Inc.

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