AlphaSmart, Inc. · Los Gatos, CA United States
Company Description
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AlphaSmart believes it has a clever alternative to notebook computers. The company develops handheld computing devices designed primarily for use in classrooms. Its AlphaSmart Neo, which runs on three AA batteries, features a full-size keyboard and applications including wireless file sharing. The company also offers a product based on the Palm operating system called Dana that uses rechargeable batteries. Renaissance Learning acquired AlphaSmart for about $58 million in cash and stock in 2005. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key AlphaSmart, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Subsidiary Single Location |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Employees | 89 |
AlphaSmart, Inc. Executives
10 executives listed for AlphaSmart, Inc.'s Los Gatos, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | Ketan Kothari | Network |
| President and Director | Manish Kothari | Network |
| CTO | Joseph Barrus | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for AlphaSmart, Inc.
Demand is tied to consumer and business income. The profitability of individual computer companies depends on purchasing and production efficiencies, and on technological expertise. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing and production. Small companies can compete successfully by specializing in certain products or by developing superior technology. The industry is capital-intensive: annual revenue per employee is about $400,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top AlphaSmart, Inc. Competitors
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