Paul Jacobs, the chairman and also the CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, smiled as he echoed on the accomplishments of Qualcomm's code division multiple access (CDMA) technology. By the summer of 2009, CDMA was the foundation for all third generation technologies available for mobile transmissions.
But while Qualcomm looked poised for growth, Jacobs wondered if they should vigorously develop their new service offerings into profitable business units and how successful the firm's contributions to new generation technologies would be.
Qualcomm Incorporated 2009 Case Study Solution
PUBLICATION DATE: October 30, 2009 PRODUCT #: 710433-HCB-ENG
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