Alex Green: Apple’s Continued Growth

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Apple’s Continued Growth

Today Apple announced results of the recently completed quarter. And the results were impressive including quarterly profit increase of 31%, revenue increase of 22%, and earnings per share increase to $1.96 from $1.42. Gross margin, a measure of profitability, was 39.9% which was above its estimated range of 38.5% to 39.5%. Sales in Greater China almost doubled to $12.5 billion compared to same quarter in prior year.

The iPhone continues to be Apple’s biggest seller. The 48.04 million units sold was far ahead of the 39.27 million sold during same quarter in the prior year. However, this number was slightly lower than the 48.72 million units estimated by analysts. Overall, despite its high price, iPhone continues to sell quite well in a market that now has more low cost smartphones.

Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-earnings-lifted-by-iphone-sales-in-china-2015-10-27-164853221?link=MW_home_latest_news

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In his former role as an intern with the Information Technology Services (ITS) department at the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in University Park, Alexander (Alex) Green drew upon an in-depth knowledge of information security and risk. He did this while pursuing his bachelor of science in security and risk analysis with a minor in information sciences and technology, which he successfully completed. He graduated in the spring of 2015. While working toward his degree, Alex Green completed such courses as cyber forensics, information security management, and network security.

Beginning in the summer of 2013, Alexander Green helped the Pennsylvania school analyze the security vulnerability of the ITS website and related applications. He independently created the work plan that drove the progress of the project, and also personally analyzed security risks and determined appropriate interventions. He balanced these responsibilities with service as a computer lab consultant, in which role he assisted both students and staff in use of school’s computers.

Active on campus in his free time, as a student and intern, Alex assumed a leadership role in the administration of the university's annual dance marathon to benefit pediatric cancer research and care. Specifically, he served on committees and groups that worked to organize and raise funds for the Penn State event.