NeXT, Inc.

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NeXT, Inc., an American technology company headquartered in Redwood City, California, was founded in 1985 by Apple Computer co-founder Steve Jobs after his removal from Apple. Specializing in computer workstations for higher education and business markets, NeXT debuted with the NeXT Computer in 1988, and subsequently released the NeXTcube and the smaller NeXTstation in 1990. The company later pioneered the development of the first dynamic web page software. Led by Steve Jobs as chairman and CEO, with key executives including Ross Perot, John Patrick Crecine (director), Avie Tevanian (vice-president of engineering), and Bud Tribble (vice-president of software development), NeXT employed 530 people by 1993. Despite achieving relatively limited sales of approximately 50,000 total units, its object-oriented programming and graphical user interface were highly influential trendsetters in computer innovation. While specific revenue figures are not provided, its market position was defined by its innovative technology rather than high sales volume. Competitors are not explicitly detailed in the available data.