Ted Waitt
Ted Waitt
Theodore W. "Ted" Waittis an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist. Waitt is a co-founder of Gateway, Inc....
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approach closely considered felt gateway gives implement reflected strategy symbol
We closely considered MOO. We felt that a symbol (like GTW) that reflected Gateway was more appropriate for the long-term strategy of our business. If we wanted to implement a multi-branded approach down the line, it gives us more flexibility.
approach closely considered felt gateway gives implement reflected strategy symbol
We closely considered MOO, ... We felt that a symbol (like GTW) that reflected Gateway was more appropriate for the long-term strategy of our business. If we wanted to implement a multi-branded approach down the line, it gives us more flexibility.
access combining component enterprise gateway gives growth immediate key relationship relationships represents strategy tremendous
Combining Gateway and ALR represents a tremendous opportunity. The new relationship gives Gateway immediate access to established server technology, a key component of the growth strategy for our enterprise line.
continue definitely information insure invest left legs million pc power shares
Is the PC dead? I definitely don't think so. I think there's a lot of legs left in the PC. We're going to look at and continue to invest in information devices. I still own 100 million shares in this company, and I'm going to do everything in my power to insure this company's success.
ahead challenges clearly decided jeff love opportunity
Things are what they are. Jeff decided to retire, and I love Gateway. The opportunity for us is good. Clearly we have some challenges ahead of us.
business consumer expand small success
Our consumer business has never been stronger, and now we're positioned to expand that success into the small and mid-sized business arena,
branded experience
At that point, it's a branded experience that's customized for the customer,
progress time
We've made a lot of progress in 2001 and now it's time to grow,
beyond box business successful
We have to have a successful box business if we are going to go beyond the box.
beyond continue executing focus income moving paid quarter record strategy
We continue to focus like a laser on executing our strategy of moving beyond the box, and it paid off with a record quarter in what's typically the industry's slowest period. Non-PC income is now well over 10 percent, which is where we said we'd be by year-end.
basis business continue expect growth half operating planned return second unit
We expect to continue operating the business on a break-even basis through the first half of the year, with a planned return to profitability and unit growth on a year-over-year basis during the second half.
good moving position
We feel good about our position and we're moving forward.
forward good job market move older packing pcs problem
The problem is no one has done a good job packing it, of integrating older PCs and newer appliances, ... We're going to see a lot of new things in the market as we move forward through 1999.
lines
We're really just formalizing, internally and externally, these lines of business,