Hybrid CD-ROMs: will today's discs soon been yesterday's technology?

Article Abstract:

The compact disc is considered the latest technology, yet its limitations of limited capacity and static content will likely make it obsolete once an improved type of disc is available. Hybrid CD-ROMs are becoming more popular as the content can be updated from special links on the Internet.

Magnetic and Optical Recording Media Manufacturing, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Optical Discs, Optical disks (Storage media), CD-ROM, CD-ROM disks

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The loss of diversity

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Technological diversity seems to be waning and there is a growing trend towards single solutions and single suppliers. This is due to the cost of developing high-tech solutions, tougher safety standards, globalisation and perhaps the lack of 'big ideas' to achieve in many areas.

Management, High technology industry

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Producer power

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Companies that continually introduce products that become successful share many of the same techniques, including benchmarking, understanding competition and linking pay with performance. Innovation is also a key ingredient in the development of a successful product.

Methods, Products, Production management

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