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Newsletters
Going the SaaS route The current downturn has been harsh to IT vendors in general, and SaaS companies have not been spared. In spite of this, according to a new study by Forrester Research, SaaS providers are seeing double-digit growth in their subscription revenue. However, there are caveats as well: companies are moving cautiously with small SaaS deployments, short contracts and even month-to-month agreements. |
Agile Development: Changing the rules When Agile first started making an appearance, it was viewed as yet another development fad. But with Agile showing dramatic improvements in delivery time, quality of software and a reduced number of strategic mistakes compared to the waterfall model, it has taken a broader role in software development today. A number of companies practice Agile as a product development methodology from project inception to delivery, support and end-of-life phases. |
The ROI of Test Automation As Test Automation involves high initial costs and the pay-offs come anywhere between 2-4 years down the road, automation should be looked at as a long-term investment. Performing a return on investment (ROI) for your planned automation can help you understand right at the beginning the monetary benefits that you will get from your investments. |
Open Source Software : Then and Now From being a miniscule part of the software world just a couple of decades ago, open source has become ubiquitous today. It is so prevalent to the extent of not being visible because it is embedded in the mainstream. According to a Gartner report on open source software, “ By 2012, more than 90% of enterprises will use open source in direct or embedded forms ”. |
New Product Development : Time, Budget and Scope Ideas for new software products and services are not in shortage. But budgets are, engineering bandwidth is still an issue and many companies focus on servicing their existing customers and products. However, if the variables of Time, Budget and Scope are effectively leveraged, more new products can be built quickly and at a lower cost. |
New Product Development : What does it take? Any new product effort (taking a product from concept to launch) is inherently risky and to ensure that a software product will be a success in the marketplace is a challenging proposition. Additionally, with the advent of Web 2.0, the rules for building new software products have changed. |
Test Automation: a silver bullet for testing and quality problems? When applied well, automated software testing can guarantee a high quality product, shorter time to market and lower risk to your development efforts. It is however, not without its limitations. This newsletter issue highlights some Test Automation best practices and testing strategies, which when followed, can pave the way to a successful test automation implementation. |
Globalization of software: is there a choice? Software giants, with more than half of their product sales coming from non-English speaking countries, have no choice but to have their products global-ready. As a fledging start-up or mid-sized ISV though, the choice may not be all that simple. We cover some globalization tips, insights and best practices in this newsletter issue. |
Producteering: a way to build software better and faster ! Building a software product better and faster is possible now with Aspire’s unique approach to software product development called Producteering. This approach constitutes 4 elements (Principles, Practices, People and Platform) and is the culmination of several years of building high quality products for ISVs around the globe. |
Software-as-a-Service: a delivery model you can’t afford to ignore ! SaaS is no longer just a buzz-word; it has become a delivery model that you cannot ignore as a software provider. However, making the transition to SaaS isn’t easy as every part of your organization gets affected. This newsletter provides some guidance in the form of tips, success stories and articles if you are considering making the move. |
OPD - Emphasis on Information Flow and Communication Emphasize strongly on close liaison between the customer and the development team through the lifecycle of the project. |
Challenges and Considerations in Product Migration Organizations spend disproportionate amounts of their budgets due to retrofitting of legacy systems in today’s complex infrastructure. |
Captive Unit or OPD Provider: An Analysis Tapping the global talent pool has become a prerequisite for survival in today's competitive world. |
OPD Vendor Evaluation Globalization, increasing competition and the need for fast time-to-market has driven many product companies to engage in an outsourcing relationship. |
Is Product Development Rocket Science? Rocket science is a fascinating, highly intellectual and complex subject. Very few nations, worldwide, have mastered space technologies. |
Product Development Vs. Application Development Getting a good cup of coffee is simple, right? But then why do you head to Starbucks instead of picking up a cup from the nearest McDonalds or Taco Bell or Burger King, or any of the numerous fast food joints? |
Outsourced Product Development – Shortcut to Profits Outsourced Product Development (OPD) is a rapidly emerging niche as more product companies look to outsource their product engineering work. By partnering with an OPD firm, Individual Software Vendors are able to pay more attention to market analysis, planning, launching and marketing of products. |
Protecting IP while outsourcing product development Many software product companies desire to go offshore. But they hesitate going offshore because of their fear for Intellectual Property Security. With years of successful offshoring by hundreds of firms including software product firms. |
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