The company has about a dozen new-product introduction centers around the world, but more than half of the top-secret jobs are done here.

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Because most brands must make the decision on whether or not to move forward with a new product 12-15 months prior to its introduction.

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In the end, the keynote was routine--by Apple's standards--a smattering of updates and the introduction of a new, signature product.

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How can we, as designers, assure a legible experience on all devices if Apple can so ignore these concerns with the high-profile introduction of a new product?

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As part of continued efforts to partner with the best developer talent to create games for PlayStation platforms, SCEA has recently enhanced the services available to third-party publishers and developers, including the introduction of a new streamlined and faster Global Product Proposal process for submitting games.

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In short if all goes according to plan, it will follow the same roadmap of every other product Salesforce.com has introduced from its flagship software-as-a-service CRM platform to Force.com: well-made, well-researched product, exuberant introduction by CEO Marc Benioff, media blitz, followed by new corporate supporters.

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