Azure and Cello combination gives a perfect platform for ISVs to build or migrate their (existing) product quickly. How does Cello and Azure work together? Cello brings in a wide range of engineering building blocks, operational modules and subscription management…
Platform as a Service (PaaS) definitely provides great benefits when it comes to rapid development and deployment capabilities. However, from an (product) architect's point of view PaaS is more of a blackbox that can be used (only) in the prescribed…
Cloud and on-demand models have completely changed the equation when it comes to decision making and choices. With the increase in the number of cloud providers, today there is a plethora of choices for ISVs to pick and choose their deployment…
Cloud adoption has been one of the most trending topic for everyone – right from Enterprises to ISV to Individual. The rate of changes/innovation happening on cloud has left many wondering with multiple options but very little insight on how…
While I was surfing through various architectures suggested, recommned and widely accpeted by many leaders and experts in SaaS/Cloud and came across the below architecture diagram from Microsoft. It looked very interesting diagram to me as it very closely matches…
Many SaaS ISVs, particularly start-ups, tend to overlook the difference between “running fast” vs. “running smart”. If you ask me the difference, it simply boils down to the question of “how long?”. While you may have the energy to run…
I have been following up several early / growth stage product companies and amazed by their similarities. Obviously there are several characteristics. I can quote the top 4 here: Focus on critical business process – don’t try to do too…
SaaS paradigm is undoubtedly a game changer. The primary characteristic that makes SaaS more attractive for ISVs is the Recurring Revenue Generation, which provides cash flow throughout the year. To handle the entire Recurring billing needs, SaaS products must be…
SaaS means Competition. It is a volume game. SaaS providers need to be a problem solver for several customers. Whichever direction you look at - be it HR, CRM, ERP, anything you would see several players trying to solve similar set…
