This collection investigates the strategic implications of the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape on corporate management and competitive advantage. The authors, drawing on the academic and analytical rigor of Harvard Business Review, examine how shifts in regulatory environments and technological infrastructure necessitate new business models. By synthesizing case studies and industry trends from the mid-1980s, the text provides a framework for executives to navigate the integration of telecommunications into their broader organizational strategies.

The subject matter points to a dense, specialist text intended for business leaders and scholars interested in the historical intersection of corporate strategy and telecommunications infrastructure. Its framing suggests an analytical approach that prioritizes organizational efficiency and the strategic deployment of emerging technologies within the 1980s business environment.