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It???s official: SaaS is now mainstream

It???s official: SaaS is now mainstreamSaaS Solutions have Been Here, and Here to StayIt's official now? Sorry, have to disagree with you here. SaaS has been here for quite a while now, and is here to stay. So I suppose that Google and Microsoft are not bigtime enough to indicate...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), Managed hosting, cloud computing, SaaS Solutions, software-as-a-service

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Forrester Research: SaaS gains enterprise adoption, expands beyond 'vanilla' offerings

Forrester Research: SaaS gains enterprise adoption, expands beyond 'vanilla' offeringsSaaS through the front doorIT is begging for SaaS solutions to help them do their job of providing efficient IT service. Sales and HR have had SaaS love for years and now the it is good to see the love is...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), Managed hosting, cloud computing, SaaS Solutions, software-as-a-service, Forrester Research Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-03-17

SaaS is surging in the downturn, says IDC

SaaS is surging in the downturn, says IDCIDC Validating Clear SaaS Growth TrendIt's great to see IDC and the other major analyst firms finally recognizing the market realities which we have seen for a while. THINKstrategies' latest SaaS survey findings, in conjunction w/Cutter Consortium, clearly show accelerating adoption along with...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), Managed hosting, cloud computing, THINKstrategies, SaaS IS, software-as-a-service, International Data Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-01-30

SaaS and the renewal question

SaaS and the renewal questionCustomers Should Prefer SaaS for these ReasonsGreat post Phil!SaaS companies have to re-earn the business constantly. Anyone that thinks otherwise is vulnerable to exactly the kind of strategy Oracle is executing.An important point needs to be mentioned: this tremendously benefits customers. Whether it...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, Prefer SaaS, software-as-a-service

Discussion threads 2008-12-12

Are software megavendors too big to stumble?

Are software megavendors too big to stumble?Upstarts are unlikely to arise...... so long as open source limits the profitability of alternatives. And, as Oracle has shown, when there's real value and credibility, an open source project can be purchased becoming part of the stack.So the real question is, which...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, software-as-a-service, software

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

SaaS and the downturn

SaaS and the downturnEconomic downturnThe fallout of this economic crises for SaaS is very unclear. Unlike the bubble burst in 2000, this one is not a result of the technology sector. However, all sectors are likely to feel the pain.As Phil rightly points out, cash is king, and SaaS companies...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, SaaS IS, software-as-a-service, SaaS Solutions

Discussion threads 2008-09-29

Mashing up the client to the cloud

Mashing up the client to the cloudthe network is the computer, and the pc is part of the networkDumb clients have historically been applied to broadcast applications (e.g. TV's and radios). Fully interactive applications demand more intelligence on the client (e.g smart phones, Ipods, pc's). Moreover, why...

Tags: Desktops, Web browsers, TVs, TV & Home Theater, PC

Discussion threads 2008-09-01

Additional Resources

A Tale of Two Software Worlds: Old ERP vs. SaaS

To Saas or notVery nice post! I agree with your points about on-premise vendors needing to take the big step, and that they cannot remain blind, if only for the well-being of their companies! I think it?s also important to consider that switching over to SaaS might be one of...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), Managed hosting, cloud computing, software-as-a-service, software

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Figuring the value of software

Phil Wainewright's discussion about the cost of running highly scalable SaaS applications like SuccessFactors comes at the right time. He says: Speaking in the opening keynote of SIIA OnDemand in San Jose this morning, SuccessFactors CEO Lars Dalgaard let slip a statistic that set several...

Tags: Software, Software-as-a-service, SuccessFactors Inc., SAP AG, Phil Wainewright, Software As A Service (SaaS), Managed Hosting, Cloud Computing, Emerging Technologies, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-11-02

TechRepublic Resource Guide: Software as a Service (SaaS) for Small and Midsize Businesses (SMBs)

Small and midsize businesses SMBs face the same challenges as larger companies when it comes to cutting costs and saving money in a difficult economy. Many are now turning to software as a service SaaS which allows them to save money and provide better service by essentially renting as...

Tags: Software, TechRepublic Inc., Software-as-a-service, Small And Medium Business, Smb/Sme, Software As A Service (SaaS), Managed Hosting, Cloud Computing, Emerging Technologies

Resource centers 2009-10-27

Survey: cloud interest grows triple-fold; cost may not be main factor

buble bust...anyone learns from 2000 and so IT burst?Current interest in private cloudsHi Joean interesting piece, and thanks for the link to my post? This current enthusiasm for private Clouds is also interesting? and I am left wondering how long it will continue.It's presumably a mix of security concerns (real...

Tags: Marketing research, cloud computing, survey

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

SaaS: Shelfware as a service?

Think the conclusions are a bit flawedI think we can all agree that SaaS saves operational expenses, increases agility and improves the user experience. I don't think the fact that Salesforce.com has been successful can be held against the category.The shelfware point is a bit more subtle. The...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), Managed hosting, cloud computing, software-as-a-service, shelfware

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Demand this from software vendors

I was getting a briefing last week from a software executive. We got to a point in the conversation where the discussion was focusing on existing products. I moved the conversation to a different space, though. If you're getting a pitch from a vendor, you should move the conversation, too!...

Tags: Software, Vendor, Customer, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Tools & Techniques, Sales, Management, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2009-10-20

News to know: Oracle OpenWorld; Google Wave; Intel; Windows 7; WiFi

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Ellison's keynote: Linux, Exadata, the Governator and more Paul Greenberg: Oracle OpenWorld 2009 - Social CRM...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Wi-Fi, Sam Diaz, Netbook, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-10-15

Live Webcast: Saving Money with Software as a Service (SaaS)

Small and midsize businesses SMBs face the same challenges as larger companies when it comes to cutting costs and saving money in a difficult economy. All but the most critical capital expenditures are on hold and even the most common operating expenses are more closely scrutinized by SMB decision...

Tags: Software, Software-as-a-service, Webcast, Small And Medium Business, Software As A Service (SaaS), Managed Hosting, Smb/Sme, Cloud Computing, Emerging Technologies

Webcasts 2009-10-14

Two Perspectives of the HR Technology show

Some positive surprises - strong attendance Last week, Dr. Katherine Jones and I attended the HR Technology show. Katherine is one the best known HR analysts out there and covered the space for Aberdeen Group for a number of years. Together, we sat down with 21...

Tags: Human Resources Inc., Katherine, Herewith, HR Tech, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2009-10-07

The troubling thoughts re: outsourcing

Watch this space for future problems! There’s a lot going on in the outsourcing world lately. Things like: - Perot Data Systems being acquired by Dell - ACS getting bought by Xerox Add to these deals,...

Tags: Solution, BPO, Outsourcing Company, Customer, BPO Deal, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Outsourcing, It Services, Managed Hosting, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2009-10-05

IBM targets Google Apps for business, undercuts pricing and touts reliability

Good newsWhile I'm not a big fan of IBM due to the usual cost associated with their offerings, I like their products overall and the fact that IBM is one of if not the largest proponent of open source software. I've used Lotus Notes and found it not as...

Tags: cloud computing, E-mail servers, pricing strategy, Premier Edition, Louts Notes, Google Inc., Google Apps, IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

HP Software CTO: Virtualization and cloud sourcing sprawl likely

HP Software sees a lot of sprawl on the horizon with virtualization and cloud computing. Those are the two primary key takeaways from my conversation with Jamie Erbes, Chief Technology Officer for HP Software & Solutions. Erbes right has an interesting track record. She arrived at HP...

Tags: Software, Sourcing, Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, Electronic Data Systems Corp., HP Software, IT Department, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Purchasing & Procurement, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Hardware, Storage, Business Operations, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-09-17

Interesting things I've been briefed on lately...

NetSuite, CA, iTrade Network, Meridian Project Systems, UC4, Project Open,.... NetSuite has some new financial consolidation/planning functionality in their SaaS solution. It permits global firms to handle currency conversion. Adaptive Planning’s software is at the core of this solution. This technology does not currently use...

Tags: Food, Open Source, Information Technology, NetSuite Inc., Computer Associates International Inc., iTrade Network, Meridian Project Systems, UC4, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2009-09-15