2017 Enterprise Almanac by Work-Bench: A Must Read
Work-Bench’s 2017 Enterprise Almanac is a must-read for anyone involved in developing and marketing enterprise software.
Enterprise Software: The Rodney Dangerfield of Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends 2017 Report
Mary Meeker’s highly anticipated 353-slide presentation on Internet Trends 2017 has only a small section on enterprise software.
As Software Platforms Grow, So Do the Oligopolies
Oligopolies are more and more prevalent in every industry. Consumer software platforms are accelerating this trend.
When Business Models Collide: HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List
Angie’s List’s business model “succumbed” to its competitors who offered free homeowner access to their network of contractors. Did the “right” business model win?
(Updated) If PayPal has a Mafia, SAP Ariba has a Gang
SAP Ariba’s alumni cannot match PayPal’s, but it is still a pretty impressive group making its mark on B2B software.
Enterprise SaaS M&A Activity Just Keeps Accelerating
Enterprise SaaS M&A continues to grow quarter after quarter. And most of the indicators point to a continuation of that trend.
Elder Abuse: Scamming America’s Greatest Generation
America’s greatest generation fought for our freedom. Now they are mainly fighting scams and other forms of elder abuse.
Zlien: Regtech + Payments = Enterprise SaaS Nirvana?
Regtech is hot and so are payments. Zlien plays in both markets simultaneously. History shows helping small companies get paid faster can be lucrative.
The Enterprise Software IPO is Back. And it’s all about connectivity.
The enterprise software IPO is back: Mulesoft, Okta, and Yext. The common theme is helping to connect to other applications and ecosystems.
