With PC sales on the decline, Intel is eliminating thousands of jobs while Apple and IBM are doing their best to feed the enterprise appetite for mobile apps and devices. Meanwhile, Google recognizes how workstyles are rapidly changing and is regrouping its hardware business units to potentially capitalize on innovative business trends that are altering employee behavior and the way end-users connect, interact, and consume applications.
As an initial step, former Motorola chief, Rick Osterloh, is now back at Google as SVP, running Goggle’s new hardware product line. His responsibilities will include Nexus, Chromecast, Chromebooks, Pixel C, OnHub, ATAP, and Glass.