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The impact of the iPhone

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June 28, 2007 |

Those of us that read technology and gadget news have seen the impact that this phone has had on many a site. Some have seemingly made this their main focus and it has created a frenzy of sorts for pretty much anyone that has a mobile phone. But to my amazement people that are pretty much in the dark about cell phones have had a lot of interest in this device and that has created unprecedented hype.

However few realize the far reaching effects this product is having. Apple stock has risen 43 points and the total price has increased by 40% since the product was announced. With its market cap hitting $100 billion that translates to more than a 40 billion increase for a product that hasn’t even launched yet.

It is also having a severe impact with corporations as requests for synching to networks has already occurred and this will have a financial consequence. Currently BlackBerry is the dominant mobile device in the corporate world. RIM the manufacturer has made the process simple and reliable for IT departments to set up the software and to create email synchronization. Having another product with no proven reliability is a real challenge for Fortune 500 companies and the US Government, both of which have come to rely on their BlackBerry service.

It will be some time before all the ramifications play out but one thing is for sure, Apple has already won.

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