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Project 2. Gil Korenblit Lab Sec. 0028/Lecture Sec. 0003 Rajeev Verma Tom Nedorost CGS 1060 University of Central Florida. Gateway.
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Project 2 Gil Korenblit Lab Sec. 0028/Lecture Sec. 0003 Rajeev Verma Tom Nedorost CGS 1060 University of Central Florida
Gateway • Ted Waitt founded Gateway in 1985 in an Iowa farmhouse, and Gateway quickly grew into a multibillion-dollar Fortune. With a $10,000 loan guaranteed by his grandmother, a rented computer and a three-page business plan, Gateway turned into a revolutionary company whose innovations shaped the technology industry. • Gateways stock symbol is GTW.
Gateway history • 1985, Ted Waitt founded Gateway in an Iowa farmhouse. • 1989, Gateway starts selling computers online. • 1992, Gateway offers customers a choice of software at no extra charge. • 1996, Gateway introduces a nationwide network of retail stores where customers can test drive products, get advice from tech experts, and learn more about technology in innovative, high-tech classrooms.
Gateway, today. • The company makes desktop and portable PCs and network servers • Gateway sells third-party peripherals such as printers.
Apple • Apple Computer’s desktop and laptop computers feature a user-friendly operating system.The company has urged customers to "Think Different" now wants them to "Think Digital.“ • Apple’s symbol in the stock market is AAPL
Apple • Apple Computer's desktop and laptop computers all feature its user-friendly operating system, including its sleek iMac and iBook for the consumer and education markets • The more powerful Mac and PowerBook are intended for the use of the high-end consumers and professional involved in design and publishing.
Government and Apple • The Apple Government Stores offer powerful desktop and portable computer solutions at special prices for government agencies and employees. • The direct Apple Store does not include a GSA Schedule.
KeyTronicEMS is an electronics manufacturing provider and is one of the largest independentkeyboard manufacturers. KeyTronicsEMS offer a variety of products: Contract manufacturing Keyboards and Mice Engineering Services Custom modeling and tooling KeyTronicsEMS products reach to: United States Asia Ireland Mexico Central Europe Key Tronic Corporation
Key Tronic • Keyboards are no longer key at Key Tronic. The company does as KeyTronicEMS to highlight its focus on electronic manufacturing services. • They provide printed circuit board assembly, tooling and prototyping, box build (completely built) systems, and plastic injection molding. KeyTronicEMS is a leading innovator in custom molding and tooling. They have built a reputation as a partner for leading companies in the computer, telecommunications, medical device, consumer and automotive industries • In addition, Key Tronic offers services such as engineering, logistics, and testing.
Key Tronic • Key Tronic’s Major customers include Clorox (about 40% of sales), Lexmark, and Hewlett-Packard. • Key Tronic can be found on the stock market under the symbol of KTCC