The Surface has been such a success that Microsoft reduced orders.

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Market-leading companies are crucial to the success of small businesses because they can provide the first substantial orders for a new product or start-up.

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With the orders announced at Zhuhai, the C919 looks like a sure-fire commercial success.

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