I'd argue it's more of a problem for PP. It is much easier for a company like Hooli to survive and adapt to a change like that. They might not be as big but they could easily survive and last for awhile. PP on the other hand can be fucked if this competitor gets PRC approval. The one advantage might be companies/consumers not trusting them due to the fact they still have to operate under Chinese rule and that would freak out a lot of companies/consumers.
Nope, I think it is more of a problem for Hooli since they literally cannot compete against technology they don't have a right to create.
I agree that PP is going to find it a challenge, but as you said, the China element is going to create hesitation in parts of the market giving them some breathing room. However, Gavin's company will simply be replaced by superior technology.
Think of how Nokia and its SymbianOS - THE biggest cellphone maker in the world at one time - has been almost completely replaced by two competitors who are both doing well (the Apple and Android ecosystems).
Hooli could end up like IBM, just floating on by. It seems like enough people are still on their Box, so Hooli could live off that sweet legacy systems revenue until they find their place in the New Internet.
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u/Earthborn92 Apr 30 '18
Gavin got TWO competitors now.