Buzz Quote by John C. Dvorak
“The Noisiest buzz in the industry lately has been over the emerging use of cable TV systems to provide fast network data transmissions using a device called a cable modem. But the likelihood of this technology succeeding is zilch.”
About This Quote
Source Column: 1998, PC Magazine
Predicts cable modem data transmission will fail despite hype.
In simple terms: Cable modems unlikely to succeed.
Key Takeaway
Question tech hype critically.
Themes
technology
innovation
prediction
Mood
cautious
historical
Type
analytical
technological
When to use this quote
- IT strategy
- technology forecasting
- business planning
Key Concepts
network infrastructure
market adoption
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors cause tech hype failures?
- How can we better assess emerging tech?
A Different Perspective
Prediction proved wrong.
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