Making Sense of "Multi-tenancy" Claims
Single-tenant, Multi-tenant, Mixed-tenant, Mega-tenant, Tenant-tenant, Loo-tenant, ..... It's ridiculous what lengths software vendors go to when they really want to confuse buyers.
Software & Services Safari
Many writers explore just one tech sector. Brian looks at the entire tech ecosystem to better understand the often conflicted relationships between software vendors, integrators, outsourcers and more.
Brian Sommer
Brian is currently CEO of TechVentive, a strategy consultancy serving technology providers and other firms. He is also a research analyst with Vital Analysis.
Latest Posts
On-Premise can't win (and neither can some cloud providers)
The economics are getting clearer. Individual IT shops can't acquire and operate hardware with the same scale and economy as larger cloud providers. But, not all providers are the same. Some are clearly driving costs the right direction.
Ultimate's Predictive Analytics
Ultimate Software recently showcased a new predictive analytics tool they have produced. The results they produced were worth noting and can deliver value to other firms as well.
What is (or will be) a good ERP PaaS ecosystem? [part 6]
The last (6th) in a series on ERP and PaaS. The requirements for what will spell success in a new ERP world are articulated here.
Why PaaS, ERP and ecosystems need planks [part 5]
In part 5 of this series, we understand what 'planks' (i.e., the building blocks of a PaaS ecosystem) will be needed in the coming ERP market
Why these ecosystems are SO important [part 4]
In part 4 of this series on PaaS & ERP, we learn how software buyers' shopping will evolve. We also examine how ecosystems permit hockey stick growth within software firms.
Why power is so key to this part of the ERP world [part 3]
In this, the third installment of PaaS & ERP, the distinction between market power and product control is covered.
State of ERP PaaS and PaaS ecosystems [part 2]
In the second of this series on ERP and PaaS Ecosystems, we learn some of the reasons why platform creators are so driven to create the go-to place for ERP solutions
PaaS ecosystems & ERP: The next (and hugely important) frontier [part 1]
ERP software and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) are on a collision course. This is part one a 5-piece series on the evolving ERP/PaaS space. Who's ecosystem will reign supreme?
The New Technology Elite - Author Interview
Exclusive: An interview with the author of the new book: The New Technology Elite. Brian Sommer fires off a number of questions about Vinnie's book, innovation and where is ERP in all this.