1)Identify the hard and soft technology used for both the domestic and global environments of Tmobile This is not about computers or software; see Lesson.

2)Identify the technology barriers to your chosen company in both environments.

3)Discuss how the company can overcome these barriers.

4)Evaluate the strategy used and how the company should protect its technology.

 

lesson

Hard and Soft Technology Companies

The distinction that we make between "hard" and "soft" technology companies (not the technology itself) in business is helpful to understanding the Technological Environment.

A hard technology company is a developer of technology; this company produces -- actually develops/makes/sells -- the technology itself and technology products - both hardware and software - as its primary business activity. Companies like Intel (PC chips), Cisco (network chips), Microsoft (PC software), Verizon (wireless networks), Apple (smart phones), etc. are clearly in this category. A soft technology  company is the user of the technology. 

For more than 50 years, virtually every enterprise (including corporations, non-profits, government agencies, military organizations) has been using technology to improve the administrative side (e.g., accounting, payroll, HR, inventory management) of their operations. More recently, technology has entered operational areas of the enterprise. Examples are customer service, supply chain management, automated manufacturing, and robotics.

Now, even traditional soft technology companies like Ford, GM, Boeing, GE, Frigidaire, etc. are building more and more embedded technology into their products to increase profit margins and customer appeal. A new car contains hundreds of microchips, actually small special purpose microcomputers), to implement new features customers demand. Same with a washer, dryer, refrigerator -- with control panels are looking more like the flight deck of a futuristic starship than an appliance.

As business increases employing digital transformation would be of help. Comcast Business is a technology and media organization that comprises NBCUniversal and Comcast cable. It carries out its activities in a cable communications segment such as broadcasting and filming. Managing the innovation should come first and therefore consideration of the available resources would highly help. 

Step-by-step explanation

1. As business increases employing digital transformation would be of help. Comcast Business is a technology and media organization that comprises NBCUniversal and Comcast cable. It carries out its activities in a cable communications segment such as broadcasting and filming. The Comcast cable is under the care of serving video under its brand. The hard technology used here is the Comcast cable in the provision of entertainment and broadcasting networks. It market filmed entertainment throughout the globe. Another task carried out is that of licensing, producing, and developing live stage performance. Soft technology is the audience that the many services offered by the business received.

2. Integration issues
The existing processes are usually used to evaluate the new technology. Welcoming integration during an implementation period can be very costly.
Disruption concerns
Planning and scheduling about new technology are likely to face difficulties. The workforce and the customers might express the effects that would be brought in with the implementation of the project. In case of failure to express a reasonable hindrance, they may indulge it against another hence disrupting its employment.
Limited resources
Resources are the most crucial aspect to consider while carrying out a business. Organizations are required to be fully aware of the technology they are about to implement. Managing the innovation should come first and therefore consideration of the available resources would highly help. The company is experiencing staff deficiency. Having new technology calls for skills and knowledge which is a challenge to the firm.

3. For integration, the company is required to have enough capital for the efficient application of the technology. With this linking the technology with the companies, goals can bring improvement. To eradicate disruption issues making everyone aware of such activity is going to take place is a solution. Selling one disruption alongside another could be crucial such as looking to risk adding more tasks to staff, losing customers, and others. In solving the problem about resources the company is supposed to employ enough workforce who are qualified to carry out the available tasks with the stipulated period. Consideration of time and putting more effort would take the company to attain its goals.

4. Keeping its employment task separate from its ideas
It might appear hard for an individual to work for a different person and at the same time working for a new idea. They should be undertaken separately to have good results.
Evaluating core properties or resources and the kind of IP to use for protection
Profit is the key for any business set up. New technology may fail to protect resources. It is therefore essential for the company to understand the value of its properties and gauge whether it would protect the hard work.