Seven Ways to Move to the Cloud
While cloud computing is based on a number of technology innovations, I’m going to write for the non-technical person who I think needs to understand this major shift. In the end, cloud computing will...
View ArticleSeven Software Business Models – Part 1
Many years ago I found myself talking to a venture capitalist about the differences between SaaS, outsourcing, ASPs, MSPs, online applications; etc. Also I noticed that my Stanford students had little...
View ArticleSeven Software Business Models – Part 2
Many years ago I found myself talking to venture capitalists about the differences between SaaS, outsourcing, ASPs, MSPs, online applications; etc. Also I noticed that my Stanford students had little...
View ArticleSUMMARY: Moving to the Cloud
Stay tuned for the next installments of our Moving to the Cloud series. In the meantime, please add your comments or questions to the previous posts: Seven Ways to Move to the Cloud Seven Software...
View ArticleState of the Cloud: A Case Study of One Company’s Journey
People often ask me: “Is cloud computing really being adopted?” Over the years, I’ve talked to large and small companies to find out the state of the art in their particular businesses. There is much...
View ArticleTraditional ISVs – Transform your Business into the World of Cloud Computing
If you’re a traditional on-premises software company, you’re in the right place. Today, I will talk about how cloud computing can transform your business. In a subsequent Cisco Blog, I’ll discuss the...
View ArticleISVs Moving to the Cloud – New Partners
In my previous Cisco Blog post , I discussed the business models an ISV can deploy in moving to the Cloud. In this Cisco Blog, I’ll discuss one of the most important parts of any software company’s...
View ArticleSecurity-as-a-Feature
Some of you may remember Marathon Man, starring Lawrence Olivier as the evil Nazi dentist Dr. Christian Szell, and Dustin Hoffman as a graduate student nicknamed Babe. Szell has come to New York from...
View ArticleJust Say No to SLAs
Most of you who’ve either purchased or delivered cloud services have been asked for an SLA (Service Level Agreement). I’ve seen SLAs that can be measured on inches of paper. Why so big? Just consider...
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