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Apple Inc

Apple operates by geographic segments including the Americas, Europe, Japan and Asia Pacific. Apple is headquartered in Cupertino, California; consists of different product divisions. Apple aims for nothing short of a revolution, whether in personal computing or digital media distribution. The company's desktop and laptop computers -- all of which feature its OS X operating system -- include its Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook for the consumer and education markets, and more powerful Mac Pro and MacBook Pro for high-end consumers and professionals involved in design and publishing. Apple scored a runaway hit with its digital music players (iPod) and online music store (iTunes). Other products include mobile phones (iPhone), servers (Xserve), wireless networking equipment (Airport), and publishing and multimedia software. Its FileMaker subsidiary provides database software.

Claris, and the Advanced Technology Group (ATG), which is the research arm. The largest human interface group working in the product groups is within AppleSoft , the software arm of Apple. This group, the Human Interface Design Center, also provides HI support for Apple PC, the home of the hardware side of Apple - the desktop Macs, entry-level Macs, portables, and imaging (printers, displays, and cameras). Apple's industrial design group is organizationally located within Apple PC, and it works closely with the HI groups throughout the company. In addition, there are HI groups in Apple Business Systems, Personal Interactive Electronics, and Claris.
Additionally, Apple, Inc. offers various software products and computer technologies comprising Mac OS X operating system software; server software and related solutions; professional application software; and consumer, education, and business oriented application software. The company also provides Internet software and services comprising Safari, a web browser; QuickTime, a multimedia software; Mac, a suite of Internet services. In addition, it...