SaaS is turning computing into a utility like the electric grid did for industry.

SaaS is a significant growth driver but fuzzy informations spread over the web make it difficult to understand and differenciate from software hosting environments.

This blog focuses on key success factors driving the development of a successful Business-As-A-Service solution.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Steve Ballmer: within 10 years all informations will be available electronically, nomadically and ubiquitously

Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft Corp., has answered questions from the French Developpers' community a fex days ago. During this session, which you can view here, he has been asked about 'what will it look like 10 years from now?'.

His answer is about a complete shift in the way we consume informations.

Look at the recent Google and Virgin America Press Release announcing that they will provide free wi-fi connection during the flights!


Look at the new 'Nook' device from Barnes & Noble, which is not only a new step in using electronic ink nomadic displays, but also a shift in applying the SaaS business model paradigm to books; you can buy, store, read whenever whereever you want. But you can also lend a book freely to one friend during 14 days like you would with a printed version....

Finally, invest some time in reading this: Mobile Web Is Taking Over the World (and Other Internet Trends). The focus of the presentation was on Mobile Internet and 8 key trends that Morgan Stanley has identified, including that social networking + mobile are driving big changes in communication and commerce.
What is- or will shortly be - your contribution to this great and quick shift?!
Are you already integrating these business models within your strategic plans no matter the market and positioning you may have today?

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