Morning Folks!!
The Big 3 are Dead and replaced by Google, Microsoft and Apple.
That small sentence is a mouthful and basically describes 2009 and the shift that has occurred. We are about to watch an epic battle between 3 Titans. Apple is the wildcard and Microsoft is losing market share when it comes to their software as Apple gains and Apple will continue to gain and erode Microsoft in that arena. Google will always be vulnerable.
Microsoft is likely to lose a large share of their environmental Windows audience to Apple. By this time next year Apple market share will reach double digits. If will control 25% within 3 years. That is one hell of a comeback! But “Office” will continue to lead on both platforms. Bing will be a pretty nasty thorn in the side of Google as Microsoft sees what is happening and makes the shift. Bing is better in some areas and improving in others.
It would take all day for me to go into all this in depth. But what I wanted to point out is the interesting dynamic that is manifesting itself here between these 3 powerhouses of this century. This is something to pay attention to and study. GM, Ford, Chrysler........the big 3 no more. Replaced by Google, Microsoft and Apple.
Of Google, Microsoft and Apple, I see Apple as eventually coming out #1. They are the IDEA people and IDEAS is what will win.
Have a GREAT Day!
Rick Schwartz
