Challenge 03

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to select a technology company of your choosing, to highlight its history, influence on technology at-large, and your research-based suggestions on how it might continue to thrive in light of current technological trends.

Instructions
This assignment is comprised of two parts:

Part I: Proposal

Within your proposal, you will provide a simple five-part outline of your planned approach, including:

The name of your selected company

The year in which your selected company was founded

The area of technology that your company operates in (i.e. communications technology, consumer products, transportation / automotive / aerospace technology, software and information technology, etc.)

A summary of your planned recommendation for future success (One paragraph)

A formatted bibliography containing three academic / online sources that you used to help develop your proposal

Part II: Historical Foundations, Influence, and Recommendations for the Future Essay

Based on your Proposal, write an essay that answers the following questions. Write essay in paragraphs that flow, rather than a question and answer format. You can use headings to divide the content if you prefer. It is important that each answer to the below questions are clear.

What is the name of your selected company?

What area of technology does your company operate in? (i.e. communications technology, consumer products, transportation / automotive / aerospace technology, software and information technology, etc.)

What is the developmental history of your selected company?

What impact has your selected company had on its field and technology at-large?

In light of current and future technological trends, how would you suggest your selected company continue to evolve and innovate in the marketplace to ensure future success?