New business models presentation set for today (Monday, June 16) New business models presentation set for today (Monday, June 16)

A presentation "New Business Models Which Came from the Open Source Movement" will be presented by Gen Narui of Tokyo, Japan, at 1 p.m. today (Monday, June 16) in 127 Jabara Hall.

Would you like to know how Samsung became No. 1 in the Android terminal business? Or, how Toyota became the top automobile manufacturer? Why are Sony and Nintendo losing in the game market? Why is Linux the choice for stock market and other real-time critical applications?

This talk will include discussions about the open source movement and the impact it has had on businesses as they have adapted to survive and compete in the global marketplace.

Gen Narui is CEO of Leading Edge Co. Ltd, which he founded in 2000. Narui established Linux Professional Institute of Japan in 1999, of which he is currently chairman. He graduated from Wichita State with a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1969.

Refreshments will be provided after the presentation.