“Today's tech companies aren't built to last, as Apple's recent earnings report shows all too well.”

—  Rob Enderle

Why Apple Won't Be Around as Long as IBM http://cio.com/article/2386164/it-organization/why-apple-won-t-be-around-as-long-as-ibm.html in CIO (3 May 2013)

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