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1. What trends in the general environment have influenced these changes in the associated media, hardware and software producer, and broadband provider industries?

2. From the point of view of Apple as the focal firm, which of the five forces seem to be having the most influence on Apple's decision to enter with the Apple TV product? Justify your answer.

3. What competitive reactions do you expect broadband providers (cable and telecomm in particular) to pursue as a result of the entry by Apple TV and Google TV?

4. What actions would you recommend that Microsoft take to remain competitive in the television and entertainment delivery services covered in this case?

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The trends in the general environment which has influenced the changes in the associated media, hardware and software producers for broadband provider industries. The competitive reactions which are expected for broadband providers are given.

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1. What trends in the general environment have influenced these changes in the associated media, hardware and software producer, and broadband provider industries?

In reference to the trends that are responsible for the new media and software collusions that have been occurring throughout television, motion picture, and social media, this is placated upon the transition that has rapidly occurred regarding the ability for consumers to receive their content directly through different mediums that didn't exist prior to these collusions. The ability to package and distribute television using digital technology and fixed wireless networks has enabled associated media to provide content through broadband providers that are altering the traditional structure and allowing for new ways for services such as Netflix to produce original television shows and movies that will empower more users to choose their own medium. These trends are associated with the 21st century use of advanced wireless network connectivity that has transferred into every single facet of entertainment, and revolutionized the sector. These different platforms that now exist are a byproduct of the new technological advances that have occurred in the 21st century. ...

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