The Rise, Fall and Future of BlackBerry(TM) Capitalism

摘要

The original inspiration for this chapter was a story about Barack Obama and his BlackBerry. In the run-up to Obamau27s inauguration as the forty-fourth President of the United States (POTUS), there was considerable coverage in the global media concerning the fate of his beloved BlackBerry. One of the hallmarks of Obamau27s triumphant political persona at the time was his u27street credu27 among the digerati as a savvy internet user. His reliance on the iconic BlackBerry mobile communications device in the conduct of his successful presidential campaign became legendary Clifford (2009). So it was with great tribulation that the world waited while it was decided whether or not Obama could keep his BlackBerry in light of the security requirements of his new position. In the February 2, 2009, issue of News-week magazine it was announced that, yes indeed, u22POTUS Keeps His Preciousu22 (Bailey, 2009).