SaaS Blogs

The clamor and buzz surrounding on-demand platforms for SaaS has been growing steadily. I recently wrote an article on Marc Benioff’s latest platform position. In the video interview I reference, Mr. Benioff highlights some key, defining aspects of platforms. Although in the article I discuss a prevailing ambiguity in Benioff’s vision, I must say that I agree […]

Salesforce.com has definitely reached powerhouse status, and is one of the main proponents of SaaS. For this, I thank them and really see them as a driving force. That aside, what is going on in Marc Benioff’s head? I wrote an article a while back about Salesforce.com using Apex as a lock-in strategy, which spilled […]

Whenever I decide to go all-out on a baked potato, I have a few key requirements: sour cream, chives, shredded cheese, and bacon bits. Many people are content with imitation bacon, or eat it for health/religious reasons, but not me. I like the taste of the real thing. Without it, frankly, I can’t eat my […]