Escape the Box: A Strategy for Achieving Corporate Profitability and Growth Using Network Services: A Strategy for Achieving Corporate Profitability and Growth Using Network Services

Author: John Hagel III
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: "This book provides a practical blueprint for technological development in the information age. In the endless pursuit of 'better, faster, cheaper' business models, Hagel writes in concise language, highlighting how web services can support existing technologies while progressively enabling new, more flexible business models. For every executive seeking to compete in the information age, this is a must-read." This is a brand-new writing style for technology topics. The book explains next-generation software technology by focusing on business operations and objectives. In this book, the renowned corporate strategy expert John Hagel III offers a clear insight into the business implications of web services: the unique capability of web services lies in generating short-term benefits while contributing to long-term growth. Based on the experiences of companies that adopted this technology early, Hagel points out how web services can help companies of all sizes:
· Achieve basic functionality quickly with moderate investment and achieve maximum savings.
· Support existing investments and enhance their flexibility.
· Reduce short-term costs in targeted areas.
· Dynamically and cost-effectively establish or discontinue business relationships.
· Provide an ever-growing platform for long-term competitiveness.