All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Software

Free Computing!: Why the Cloud Model is Growing in Government

October 23, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:5 steps to making the cloud a reality | fcw.com

Cloud computing undoubtedly changes how we individually and collectively will approach information technology.  The challenge, as the CIO of the United States Vivek Kundra has framed it, is to have the business of government IT work as well as IT does for ourselves in our personal business.Free (and low cost) alternatives to established software products will be an important part of IT strategy in the public sector for the next decade.

HP needs a massively scalable file storage solution for next IT challenges

October 22, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:HP Acquires IBRIX to Extend Scale-out Storage Capabilities to Global Customers | www.hp.com

HP acquired IBRIX , a file storage software company, after PolyServe a few years ago and unveils his wish  to position itself as a key cloud technology provider for the next cloud storage wave. HP implicitly recognized also his failure to integrate and market PolyServe with low market adoption.

Risks in zero pricing on-premises sw

October 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Why On-Premises Business Software Vendors Should Give Their Products Away | marketing.infocat.com

The article by Mike Frichol correctly points out a number of market and economic factors that make the case for software vendors to give away their sw licences for free.As a customer I would argue that such option would be harder than expected to sell.Many corporate executives would soon come to the conclusion that there is no value in the licence. Hence such product should have no protection against copying, changing and modifying. Still better to pay a quid.

American LEADERS are to blame for a lack of IT innovation

October 16, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:American workers are still Luddites | www.fiercecio.com

This article referenced a recent study by Forrester Research that found many IT workers were not using 'state of the art' tools in their jobs. 

On-Premises Business Software Vendors should reconsider their licensing model

October 15, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Why On-Premises Business Software Vendors Should Give Their Products Away | marketing.infocat.com

Traditional on-premises business software vendors are facing challenges on multiple fronts including declining license revenues, SaaS competition and customer dissension about annual maintenance costs.

Doomed for failure

October 11, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:IBM undercuts Google with discount e-mail service | www.businessweek.com

IBMs entry to compete with low cost hosted e-mail with Google will fail. The same cannot be said for Microsoft which may be able to break into the small business market.

Michael SchiffFounder and Principal AnalystMAS Strategies

Oracle's Acquisitions Continue to Roll On

October 8, 2009

Analysis of:Oracle To Acquire HyperRoll | www.informationweek.com

o Oracle's acquisition of HyperRoll provides it with innovative technology that complements its Hyperion business intelligence offerings as well as the Oracle Database.o It increases the competitive appeal of Oracle's BI offerings in several markets including the installed base of some of its competitors. o It provides further evidence of Oracle's willingness to acquire niche technology that adds new functionality and/or improves the performance of its current offerings.

International rates, the last hope for telephony

October 8, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Vonage Goes Mobile: First of New Calling Applications Now Available | finance.yahoo.com

Only about 10% of adult American's make an international call in any given month and a fierce battle has ensued by new players hoping to provide the user easy access to ever competitive rates from their device of choice -- their mobile phone. The race to the bottom continues.

SAP offers 'free' CRM with ERP for midsize buyers

October 8, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:ERP and CRM for One Attractive Price With SAP® Business All-in-One Solutions Through Best Run-Now Initiative | www.sap.com

SAP recently announced that midsize companies purchasing the SAP® Business All-in-One ERP solution or SAP® ERP will receive the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) application at no cost, subject to qualification terms and conditions.

Vector graphics are superior, but raster graphics will be needed

October 8, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Google urges Web adoption of vector graphics | news.cnet.com

Vector graphics provide a clear edge over raster ones when it comes to clarity as zoom in and zoom out operations take place; you don't worry anymore about the resolution. However, it's too early to dump raster graphics.

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