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The Secret Of Apple's Success

Apple may be just a minor player in the computer and consumer electronics industries in terms of revenue ($14 billion in fiscal 2005) and market share (less than 5% worldwide) but...

Fortune magazine says, it is now undeniably setting the pace for both of those industries in terms of hardware, software, and industrial design.

Fortune's short feature piece discusses Apple's product range after the launch of the video iPod, iTunes v6 and new iMac G5, commenting on the user-focused way in which Apple approaches its products, its markets and its customers.

Apple's secret? This quote from Apple CEO Steve Jobs says it very clearly:

[...] "Apple is a company that takes complex technology and makes it easier and simpler to use," he says, and seems satisfied with his answer. But moments later he smiles, and refines his definition: "Our goal is to stand at the intersection of technology and the humanities."

A couple of interesting stats in Fortune's article:

  • The iPod now owns 75% of the mobile-music-player market
  • The iTunes online music store now accounts for 84% of all legal sales of downloaded digital music
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    Neville Hobson is the author of the popular NevilleHobson.com blog which focuses on business communication and technology.

    Neville is a UK-based communicator, blogger and podcaster. He helps companies use effective communication to achieve their business goals. Visit Neville Hobson's blog: NevilleHobson.com.

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