Software Industry Op-Eds
- The "Rock" of Enterprise Software
SandHill.com speaks to CEO John Chen about how Sybase has managed to not only hold strong but to thrive in the rapidly evolving software ecosystem.
By Maryann Jones Thompson, SandHill.com · April 14, 2008 - Software in an Age of "AND not OR"
Vinnie Mirchandani provides software companies tips on how to evolve into a "Renaissance organization" from his upcoming book "The New Polymath".
By Maryann Jones Thompson, SandHill.com · June 16, 2010 - The Future of Open Source - 2010
New survey findings suggest open source solutions may have reached a "tipping point" based on increased private and public sector adoption and a reputation for delivering business impact.
By Michael J. Skok, North Bridge Venture Partners · May 26, 2010 - It's 2010. Why Are You Still Outsourcing?
A conversation with Holly Ripley-Boyd of Ness Software Product Labs reveals how the changing nature of partnerships in the software development lifecycle has increased the importance of outsourcing.
By Maryann Jones Thompson, SandHill.com · February 1, 2010 - A VC Model for the Recession
Today's economy means venture capitalists and private equity firms must map a new course.
By Richard S. Garnick, The ConJoin Group · August 25, 2009 - How to be an Extraordinary Leader
A new book explains the core principles that define the "Organizational Champions" who will successfully guide their companies through today's complex marketplace.
By Mike Thompson, SVI · July 27, 2009 - The Death of Enterprise Software?
Enterprise startups are becoming an endangered species. Here's why we should care and how a reinvented "spin-in" model can reinvigorate innovation in the software industry.
By Bruce Cleveland, InterWest Partners · May 19, 2009 - How to Survive - and Thrive
It's not the apocalypse but it is time for savvy, strong leadership at young tech companies. Here are ten tools for a recession survival kit.
By Bryan Stolle, Mohr Davidow Ventures · December 10, 2008 - Capitalizing on the Cloud
Gartner calls it "transformational" but the enterprise potential of cloud computing depends on the resolution of four key issues for technology vendors.
By M.R. Rangaswami, Sand Hill Group · September 22, 2008 - How to Expand into the U.S. Market
The CEO of an Israeli software explains strategies and best-practice techniques for successfully establishing a foreign software company in the U.S
By Avinoam Nowogrodski, Clarizen · September 8, 2008 - Growing a Software Company on a Shoestring
The founder of Lambent Technologies shares his strategies for establishing and growing a company on a very limited budget.
By Shashikant Chaudhary, GlobalLogic · August 25, 2008 - Strategic Entrepreneurism in the New Economy
Designing a startup for acquisition means software entrepreneurs must follow a new path to success
By Jon B. Fisher · June 16, 2008 - Citrix' CEO: Do Something Different
Mark B. Templeton's keynote at Software 2008 advocated the adoption of a new approach to enterprise computing - one that transforms data centers into delivery centers.
By Maryann Jones Thompson, Sand Hill Group · May 20, 2008 - Incrementalism and "The New New Thing"
With all the venture capital moving around in the Silicon Valley, where is the real innovation?
By Jeff Nolan, NewsGator · April 21, 2008 - Software VC Outlook for 2008
It's not a particular business model or technology that'll get your company funded in 2008. The key is to solve a valuable business problem.
By Bryan Stolle, Mohr Davidow Ventures · March 17, 2008 - Where are Software's Children?
Enterprise software is losing its young guard. Here's what we need to do to bring them back.
By M.R. Rangaswami, Sand Hill Group · October 15, 2007 - The Next Wave of Commercial Software Engineering
A new standard of effectiveness and innovation will drive the next era of global software product engineering.
By Gordon Brooks, Symphony Services · September 30, 2007 - Killer KPIs to Drive Your Services Business
Here's a look at which Key Performance Indicators are the "gotta measures" for building the bottom line of your services organization.
By Jeanne Urich, Adexta Strategy Consulting · July 30, 2007 - 10 Lessons from a SaaS Transformation
After three years of hard work, one software CEO shares best practices for a successful transition to the SaaS model.
By Brian Zanghi, Pragmatech · July 14, 2007
