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The themes of disruption, distraction, and disjoint teams are highly relevant in contemporary business debates. Disruption refers to the introduction of new technologies or business models that can potentially change the market dynamics. Distraction refers to the challenges that businesses face in maintaining focus amidst a rapidly changing business environment. Disjoint teams refer to the lack of unity and coordination among different teams within an organization, which can lead to inefficiencies and conflicts. These themes are particularly relevant in the context of technology companies, where rapid innovation and change are the norm.
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When Mike Lazaridis heard the assignment, he knew it was big. The Mobitex network would activate a "radio-based system that enabled communications on a network of computer and mobile devices." While corporations had systems and networks at their physical locations, there was not a solution to enable data or messages to easily reach employees who were traveling. Though RIM went to work on activating the Mobitex network, the commercial side faltered. There were few believers and fewer buyers, in the mobile data that Rogers was selling.
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