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PalmSource 2005

By: David B. Yoffie and Barbara Mack
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Abstract

PalmSource is facing stiff competition from handheld, wireless handheld, and smart phone vendors in 2005. In addition, changes in leadership and corporate structure have altered its relationship with its leading customer--PalmOne. Although Palm renews its license with PalmSource in May 2005, the company must capture new markets to thrive. PalmSource is pursuing a new technology strategy with Linux. Will fresh alliances and a new development environment lead to new growth for this PDA pioneer?

Keywords

Competition; Innovation Strategy; Alliances; Software; Market Participation; Wireless Technology; Trends; Working Conditions; Change Management; Information Technology Industry; United States

Citation

Yoffie, David B., and Barbara Mack. "PalmSource 2005." Harvard Business School Case 706-420, August 2005. (Revised August 2006.)
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