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Seagate's complacency blasted away - what now?

 
Navigating the tanker through treacherous waters During 2008 Seagate became a technology follower. Business results at the end of the year tore the veils from its executives' eyes as they looked a half billion dollar loss in the face. Now there is a new CEO, and a determination to get a strong grip back on the business.… (link)

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