Business Of IT 180

 

Cloudy with a Chance of Heavy IT

Today, the cloud is a buzz with innovation and new applications. Software providers leverage the cloud to host a wide range of new opportunities, providing solutions that address any size business model with a multitude of flexible cost options.



2014 Software 500

Overall revenue for the 2014 Software 500 companies reached $717.7 billion, up 7.1% from last year’s $670.2 billion, according to findings of the 2014 Software 500 ranking of the world’s largest software and services companies, now in its 32nd year.

Disruption in the Software Industry

This issue of Software Magazine is focused on the Software 500, a rank of the 500 software vendors—mostly public but some private—with the highest revenue growth for both software and services revenue.

IT Evolution for Branches and Remote Locations

The past decade has been particularly exciting for enterprise IT and global business.

What You Need to Know about Virtual Environments

In today’s business climate, data is king. Increasingly, companies use data for the majority of business tasks and strategic decisions, making it their most valuable asset.

QA Companies vs. Freelancers

Outsourcing in the software testing industry is a trend gaining popularity due to the emergence of independent testing companies and a great number of freelance testers.

Vertical Approach

Verticalization is a continued focus among major software providers as smaller industries demand applications with more customization.

When Culture Undermines IT Success

I recently saw a quote by Peter Drucker, "culture eats strategy for breakfast," and it rang true, both personally and for the IT initiatives I see in many organizations.