Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Apps in the Salesforce.com Cloud - a Force.com Case Study
Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM; MGI-X:1,302) has opened up its Cloud infrastructure and development platform to third parties. This note details how a UK-based healthcare IT applications company delivered a production-ready application and went live with customers in less than 12 months. ... Full story
Salesforce.com - The Next Billion in Revenue
Salesforce.com (CRM) is trying to move beyond its success as a SaaS provider of sales force automation to a broader role of a key supplier of SaaS application development tools and hosting services. While the market potential is enormous, CRM’s strategy for translating this opportunity into shareholder value is still work-in-progress. ... Full story
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$246 million Jury Verdict Against i2 and JDA Software Highlights Hidden Risks
Today's announcement of the $246 million jury verdict against i2/JDA Software highlights the hidden legal risks that are often poorly understood by technology investors and management. The size of this jury award is unprecedented in the software industry and will likely have broad ramifications beyond the scope of JDA Software as a mid-size provider of enterprise applications. ... Full story