Asia's Computer Challenge

"...the work pulls together the diverse and...broadening Asian computer industry in a succinct and intelligent discussion. Its conclusions are well developed and documented and the results add significant value to the ongoing dialogue....The authors have done a magnificent job articulating a difficult and rapidly changing subject....This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it....Well written and documented this work will serve its readership well."--Journal of Asian Business "Dedrick and Kraemer offer a sweeping empirical analysis of the rise of the computer industry in Asia. They bring to life one of the great challenges facing American technology companies in the years to come."--David B. Yoffie, Max & Doris Star Professor of International Business Administration, Harvard Business School "In the paradigm shift of computer industries, Taiwan has caught the opportunities and become one of the major players. The in-depth study in the book provides an analysis which will help the readers to understand the trend in Asia as well as to face the future challenges of worldwide computer industries."--Stan Shih, Chairman and CEO, The Acer Group "This book chronicles the competitive challenges faced by the American computer industry from Asia. It offers insights into the nature of competition between companies and countries in the network era. It is must reading for industry executives."-- Charles Rieger, Principal, IBM Global Services "This is a well-researched and highly impressive book containing a wealth of analysis and information on Asia's computer industry. It should be read by all those with an interest in the evolution of the global computer industry as well as those with a specific interest in the way this industry has developed in Asia."--Martin Fransman, Professor of Economics and Director, Institute for Japanese-European Technology Studies, University of Edinburgh