INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSIGNMENT

Information Systems

Assignment

Information Systems

Assignment

Table of Content

Chapter: 13

Introduction3

Chapter: 26

Strategic Analysis6

SWOT Analysis6

Strengths6

Weaknesses8

Threats10

Oppertunity12

Chapter : 313

Value Chain Analysis13

Chapter: 416

Operational Flexibility16

Chapter: 519

Recommended Strategies19

Chapter: 623

Conclusion23

References24

Chapter: 1

Introduction

Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) Inc., initially founded Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) as a home networking business to offer a plethora of interactive features to consumers within the home. Early venture capitalists joining Ramsay and Barton on this idea honed their business vision and advised Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) to focus on one household feature first before expanding into a wider variety of applications. They felt as though they could develop a smarter entertainment system at a price consumers could afford. Ramsay and Barton wanted a reliable "Always on" platform to the average household. They had a vision for Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) devices to record television shows and possibly share photos, music and much more. In 1997, Ramsay and Barton's dream came true.

Background

Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) was a leading consumer electronics company in Denmark. Their main strength was their reputation for being a user-friendly company offering high quality products with futuristic designs giving importance to originality & sound quality. This allowed them to have a large global market share in the global electronic product market. Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) is one of the worlds leading premium audio visual & telecom product retailers and operates throughout most major international markets. , originality & sound quality.

Objective of the Report

Hence, Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) began developing digital video recorders (DVRs) and the company is now a leading DVR provider of personal television service and also, allows viewers to watch and record desired television programming at their own convenience. Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI)'s latest DVR allows users in the US and UK to digitally record up to 80 hours of TV for a monthly or lifetime subscription fee. The Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) service also provides viewers with greater control, easier navigation, and a wider range of viewing options when watching television than what was formerly available. Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) also creates a new platform that enables television programmers, advertisers, and network operators to deliver television programming, advertising, and in-home commerce. Recently, the company introduced a new service, coined the Home Media Option, to allow users to play digital music, video, and show photos stored in PCs. Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) also unveiled a new TV audience measurement tool that gives broadcasters and advertisers the opportunity to analyze second by second specific viewing patterns of various television programs.

Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) went public on September 30, 1999. The company raised $81.9 million net of expenses via a 5.50 million share IPO priced at $16.00. On October 7, 2002, the company raised an additional $25.0 million. Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) sold 6.96 million shares at $3.59 per share and warrants to purchase 2.6 million shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. On June 26, 2003, Thomson Page Interconnections (TPI) raised an additional $27.3 million net of expenses via a 2.9 million share secondary offering at ...