The Future Of Software Series: Recent Posts
Its been over a month since we launched our The Future of Software micro site. We have published about 15 posts so far. Here are some of the most recently published posts:
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- Are You Ready for the TV Widget Revolution?
- Black Friday sales could propel web-connected TVs to mass market must-have, but widget developers should approach this new market with a few caveats in mind.
- Will Three Strikes Laws Take the Field in U.S. Copyright Ballgame?
- Events in Europe are adding impetus to the growing interest among U.S. regulators and even broadband service providers in subjecting Internet users to much closer scrutiny.
- Google Chrome OS: What to Expect
- With Chrome OS, Google has taken the step to merge its cloud app business with the browser. Here’s a look at what it is and what to expect in the months ahead.
SAP has come up with its SaaS offering codenamed A1S as Business ByDesign. Jeff Nolan points to some great links of BBD analysis. I would like to see Giga team’s take on that.
Here is the link referred by Jeff Nolan: http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/09/20/a1s-bbd/
The future of enterprise software is like asking the question “What is the future of Intranets?” in ’90s. A better question (IMHO) is to ask: What are the big problems businesses face today and what role software (if any) will play?
Enterprise Software was the answer to – How do I automate my existing business process?
The next question ought to be: Do I need set business processes? What does text-ing/Web2.0 teach us about event driven businesses? What’s the future of the enterprise? Will it look like GE/Ford or will it look like Starbucks? Can you apply Google model to a clothing retail chain? (This last one is hard to describe in a comment.)
Did you know that the future of software website is closed in Turkey? The message says: “Access to this site has been suspended with decision of Court.” Do you have any idea why?
Thanks,
M.