Much has been written recently, in this space and elsewhere, about the growing popularity with end users and ISVs alike of cloud-based subscription software delivery . Subscriptions offer ISVs several more
Enterprise cybersecurity experts and experienced software developers are in high demand. Unfortunately, the current high-tech talent pool is insufficient to meet the demand. A recent blog post publish more
macOS developers are heralding the recent launch of Apple’s M1 ARM-based system-on-chip along with Apple’s next generation operating system, Big Sur, that is required to run M1 devices. The miniature more
More and more ISVs are moving their applications to the cloud vs. deployment over traditional IT infrastructure. The benefits are easily recognizable: high availability, flexibility and scalability on more
Tis the season for bold forecasts by analysts and industry pundits opining on global trends, predicting the “next big thing” and the challenges that lie ahead. Whereas the promise of the IoT and its b more
ISVs are facing increasing pressure to deliver SaaS solutions instead of traditional on-premise software applications. Why? Mainly, because they are responding to their customers’ preferences and inve more
Digital sovereignty – it’s not a new term, but one that is becoming more and more prominent in the daily news cycle. Digital sovereignty refers to the ability to have control over your own digital des more
Most every brick-and-mortar retailer today is also engaged in e-commerce to offer their customers an alternative to traditional shopping and as a mechanism to generate incremental sales. And as more a more
Software is at the core of digital transformation. In today’s enterprises and tomorrow’s smart Industries, software is key to improving operational efficiencies, enabling successful convergence of IT more
In my last post , I talked about the pros and cons of Brownfield software development and the key considerations for integrating a licensing and entitlement management system into the process. In this more
The ability to scale IT infrastructure and systems to quickly adjust to variable workloads and changing market demands is critical for any size business. Just look at the radical changes companies nee more
A dongle shortage? By now, consumers around the world are well aware of product shortages, from electronics to lumber to consumer necessities, caused by the tumultuous disruptions across global supply more
The worldwide spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has wreaked havoc on the global economy in an incredibly short period of time. What businesses have been most resilient in sidestepping operational disru more
While it is generally accepted that the first modern child-proof lid was invented by a Canadian pediatrician in 1967, there is evidence that ancient Mayans created an interlocking lid back in the fift more
Bundling is considered to be an effective pricing strategy for zero-margin information goods. However, researchers at the University of Hawaii, argue that these types of goods are prone to piracy and more
Most companies, particularly software developers, are mindful of the need to protect their critical IP from theft, counterfeiting, and illegal use. In most cases, the first step is to take the legal a more
Flexibility, scalability, and interoperability are key ingredients for any successful business solution. Flexibility means that the solution can be fine-tuned to adapt to dynamic market shifts as cust more
While ISVs and embedded systems engineers transform their businesses with new software licensing strategies, like subscriptions and consumption-based licensing, their ongoing concerns with software pi more
The beginning of a new year is always the time for predictions, particularly in the cyber security field. CIOs, CSOs, and enterprise executives around the globe are scrambling to fortify their infrast more
Home grown vs. outsourcing – it is a dilemma faced by businesses of all size in most every industry. A metalworking company, for example, may need to decide whether it is more cost-effective to build more