[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fMGHBBJi6r7QgSAwGlSC7GGBhbdRX8bvOcsAqqQfmWWM":3,"$fI2N_XLTlkXsq5tdiBwRkbxwfYrFjt-QxHAhBnvlE74g":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},198228,"Ed Zander","E",38,null,"ed-zander",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":130},[14,28,39,50,62,73,85,96,107,118],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":27},2803650,"The EU investigation is not just Sun, they've been investigating for a long time. There is a Sun position that we gave them based on open interfaces and the ability to inter operate with some of (Microsoft's) operating systems and to compete effectively. They used some of our data to file their complaint.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},5778826,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},1428,"ability","**The Backstory**\nEd Zander, a seasoned executive, likely uttered these words during the 2007 EU antitrust investigation against Sun Microsystems, where he served as the CEO. This period was marked by intense scrutiny and competition in the tech industry, with Microsoft being a major player. Zander's statement reflects the company's efforts to comply with the investigation while also asserting its competitive stance.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the tension between cooperation and competition. On one hand, Zander's company provided Microsoft with open interfaces and interoperability data, which might be seen as a cooperative effort. However, this data was used against Sun Microsystems in the EU complaint, revealing the competitive undercurrent. This paradox highlights the complex nature of business relationships, where cooperation can sometimes be a means to an end, rather than an end in itself.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen navigating complex business relationships, recognize that cooperation can be a strategic move, but it's essential to maintain a clear understanding of the power dynamics and potential risks involved. By doing so, you can make informed decisions that balance short-term gains with long-term strategic goals.",{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},2803648,"I asked for the numbers and got 17 different sets of numbers,",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[34],{"id":35,"tag":36},5778824,{"id":37,"tag_name":38},18876,"asked",{"id":40,"quote_text":41,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":42,"source":43,"quote_tag":44,"commentary":9},2803647,"I don't take any competitor lightly. This is what makes Sun really good, is that every day we wake up and we value the competitive threats and we go out and meet them in the marketplace,",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[45],{"id":46,"tag":47},5778823,{"id":48,"tag_name":49},57953,"competitor",{"id":51,"quote_text":52,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":53,"source":54,"quote_tag":55,"commentary":61},2803645,"Good operating systems are a lot like good wine. New is not necessarily good. ... The longer you've been testing it, the longer you've been applying it in applications, the better it gets.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[56],{"id":57,"tag":58},5778821,{"id":59,"tag_name":60},12969,"applying","**The Backstory**\nEd Zander, the former CEO of Motorola, shared this quote in the context of his experiences in the tech industry, particularly during his tenure at Sun Microsystems and Motorola. He was known for his emphasis on quality and the importance of time in refining products. This quote likely reflects his observations and learnings from his time in the industry.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that newness is not always an advantage, and that the value of an operating system (or any product) lies not in its novelty, but in its provenance and the depth of its testing and application. This insight challenges the prevailing notion that innovation and progress are synonymous with newness and speed.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, agile development environment, professionals can benefit from adopting a more nuanced approach to innovation. Rather than prioritizing speed and novelty, they can focus on refining and testing their products, iterating on existing solutions, and allowing them to mature over time. This approach can lead to the development of more robust, reliable, and effective solutions.",{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},2803643,"Apart from the significant competitive advantage this particular market brings, enterprise servers and networked storage also present a huge revenue opportunity for Sun,",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[68],{"id":69,"tag":70},5778819,{"id":71,"tag_name":72},1359,"advantage",{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":84},2803641,"It's time for a new model for home and business computing, ... The PC will no longer be the primary access device to the network. This is the beginning of what we believe will be a post-PC era.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[79],{"id":80,"tag":81},5778817,{"id":82,"tag_name":83},36291,"access","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Ed Zander, the former CEO of Motorola, who made these remarks in 2005. At the time, Zander was facing significant challenges in the tech industry, with Motorola struggling to keep pace with the rapid innovation of Apple and other competitors. The post-PC era was a time of great upheaval in the tech landscape, as mobile devices and cloud computing began to disrupt traditional notions of computing.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a tension between the comfort of the familiar and the necessity of embracing change. On the surface, Zander's statement seems to be a straightforward prediction of the future, but upon closer examination, it reveals a deeper paradox: the desire to hold onto the old model (the PC) while simultaneously acknowledging that it is no longer sufficient. This paradox speaks to the human tendency to resist change, even when it is inevitable.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the areas where you may be clinging to outdated models or habits. Are there aspects of your work or personal life where you're holding onto a \"PC-era\" mentality, even though the world around you is rapidly changing? By acknowledging and embracing the need for change, you can position yourself for success in a rapidly evolving landscape.",{"id":86,"quote_text":87,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":88,"source":89,"quote_tag":90,"commentary":9},2803639,"Sun's vision is, and always has been, to deliver services everywhere on the Net.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[91],{"id":92,"tag":93},5778814,{"id":94,"tag_name":95},34823,"deliver",{"id":97,"quote_text":98,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":99,"source":100,"quote_tag":101,"commentary":9},2803635,"Strong demand continues, and we are on plan for a good fiscal year.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[102],{"id":103,"tag":104},5778811,{"id":105,"tag_name":106},3715,"demand",{"id":108,"quote_text":109,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":110,"source":111,"quote_tag":112,"commentary":9},2803633,"Congress has taken an important step toward completing the transition to digital television. This will help keep America on the cutting edge by freeing up spectrum for new wireless technologies.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[113],{"id":114,"tag":115},5778809,{"id":116,"tag_name":117},396,"america",{"id":119,"quote_text":120,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":121,"source":122,"quote_tag":123,"commentary":129},2803630,"It's good to see Microsoft is getting it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[124],{"id":125,"tag":126},5778806,{"id":127,"tag_name":128},2500,"good","**The Backstory**\nThe quote \"It's good to see Microsoft is getting it\" is attributed to Ed Zander, the former CEO of Motorola Mobility. This quote is likely from the early 2000s, a time when Microsoft was transitioning from its early days as a software company to a more diversified technology giant. During this era, Microsoft was expanding into various markets, including mobile devices, where Motorola was a significant player.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a straightforward expression of approval and admiration for Microsoft's progress. However, the deeper nuance lies in the fact that Zander, as a former CEO of a rival company, Motorola, is acknowledging Microsoft's success while simultaneously implying that Motorola (and by extension, Zander himself) has been struggling to keep up. This quote reveals a paradox: even in the midst of competition, there is a recognition of the value in learning from others and adapting to changing market conditions.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals and creatives can benefit from adopting a \"learn from the competition\" approach, where they actively seek to understand and learn from their rivals' successes and failures. By acknowledging and respecting the achievements of others, individuals can foster a growth mindset and stay ahead in their respective fields.",{"currentPage":131,"totalPages":17,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":132},1,10]