If you’ve ever worked in a large corporation or been in the enterprise software or hardware business for any length of time, you’re familiar with the frustrations expressed by AND about the IT department. The IT department is typically the scorn of many folks who rely on them for the systems and support which allow […]
The Microsoft Reorg – Good or Bad Idea?
By now most of you have at least heard that Microsoft has announced a long rumored major reorganization of the company. It was announced in a company-wide email from CEO Steve Ballmer. Let me say first of all that I think Mr. Ballmer takes an inordinate amount of grief. I also think that he has […]
Pros and Cons of the Freemium Software Business Model
One of the trends in the software business over the last decade or so has been the use of the “Freemium” business model. For those unfamiliar with the term, a Freemium software business model is characterized by an entry-level version of your software that is free to users forever. This business model has been used […]
What Does It Take to Build a Great Software Company?
A successful software company can come in many different sizes and shapes: SaaS or cloud-based, mobile, open-sourced, consumer, SMB, and Enterprise, etc. Even many successful “hardware” companies could be seen as software companies, as they are often driven primarily by novel software or firmware under the hood. With the diversity of form factors, it’s tough […]
BYOD, Enterprise Mobile ISVs and Cross-Platform Support
One of the hottest trends in the technology industry these days is the phenomenon know as “Bring your own Device” or BYOD. For IT departments, this is the latest control-related nightmare they loath so much. The original technological shift from Mainframes to Minis and PCs was probably the start of many control-related sleep disturbances and […]
