Essays on Visicalc

Introduction

The invention and development of computers have changed many aspects of human society. Most of these changes were too revolutionary, that it is often hard to imagine a life without computers. This increasing reliance of the society towards computing technology is referred to by scholars as ‘internet of things’, a term they use to describe the interconnectedness of people and computing technologies (Gubbi, Buyya, Marusic & Palaniswami, 2013, p.1646). One of the most impacted professions in the advancement of computers is the accounting profession. In fact, computing and accounting are so related that they are often used interchangeably. For accountants, ...

The concept of Killer App

Killer application or killer app is a jargon used by the computer and technology industries for such programs which are considered as superior to those offered by rivals. Killer applications are highly innovative and add considerable value to technology. Operating systems, programming language, hardware, software and gaming consoles all are examples of killer applications. The aim of creating killer app is to introduce new technology at the global level. As globalization became a common phenomenon, innovation gained popularity too because the core of competition lied at the innovative capabilities of organizations. In order to survive global competition, organizations began ...

Apple Company

Introduction

Apple inc. came into being during the April 1, 1976; the company was incorporated during the January 3, 1977, as Apple Computer Inc. Apple Inc. is one of the key players in the computer and digital electronic industry. It is a multi-national corporation based in the United States; it focuses on the design of computer software, hardware and various brands of consumer electronics. Some of the most common products in the market produced by Apple Inc. include Macintosh computers, iPod, the iPhone and the iPad (Young 2005). Apple also various brands of computer software suites in its list of ...