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IBM and Siemens: Revitalizing the Rolm Division (B)

By: Ashish Nanda, Antonio Davila and Georgia Levenson
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:2
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Abstract

This supplement to the (A) case describes Siemens’ purchase of Rolm’s entire product development and manufacturing operation to form Rolm Systems and discusses the simultaneous 50/50 joint venture between IBM and Siemens to manage marketing, sales, and service for PBX equipment.

Keywords

Product Development; Manufacturing; Deal; Dealmaking; Joint Ventures; Ibm; Siemens; Product Development; Joint Ventures; Restructuring; Corporate Strategy

Citation

Nanda, Ashish, Antonio Davila, and Georgia Levenson. "IBM and Siemens: Revitalizing the Rolm Division (B)." Harvard Business School Case 397-061, January 1997. (Revised November 1997.)

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Ashish Nanda

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