Smart SaaS

Monthly Archives: January 2009

Announcing 2009 Business Profiles Series

Starting on Monday February 2nd we are launching our SmartSaaS Business Profile series which will cover both Pure SaaS firms as well as those Cross-Over and Hybrid firms who are actively moving to a Software-as-a-Service model.  The idea is toRead more →

IDC Predicts SaaS Market to Grow by 42% in 2009!

I always thought that the Software-as-a-Service market would expland during a recessionary economy because: 1) Companies don’t have capital dollars to buy software 2) The ability to pay-as-you-go appeals to CFO’s 3) No infrastructure to buy, since it is hostedRead more →

SaaS Consolidation Starts in 2009

As the economy continues to struggle, it also presents some interesting opportunities for stronger SaaS companies to pick up marketshare and eliminate competitors. In a deal announced last Friday, Xactly – the leading SaaS company in the Sales Performance ManagementRead more →

Hybrids, Cross-Overs and TaaS, Oh My!

As I go out and talk to firms about Software-as-a-Service I am increasingly finding firms that offer technology solutions that won’t easily fit into a traditional software mold,  but want to move to a real subscription model.  Part of theRead more →

Subscription for Success in 2009

As we enter 2009, I am hoping that the economic environment will begin to improve for technology firms.  I realize that very few analysts feel positive about the economy but one thing I agree with them is that companies willRead more →

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