B2B Platforms on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ List
Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list contains several very interesting B2B platforms, not the least of which is Real Matters.
Construction Industry Cloud Platforms
The construction industry is ripe for disruption by an industry cloud/platform. But, I like the industry more than I like the stock valuations.
Software Platforms: No Rest for the Weary
Even if software platform economics theoretically drive “winner-take-all” outcomes, platforms can never stop innovating and adding value for participants.
SmartProcure
SmartProcure is a great example of a company using open data from governments to provide potentially valuable data to private enterprises.
The Big Picture of B2B Commerce Software Providers – Revision 3
The third update of my B2B Commerce Software Provider landscape. Now up to 450 companies. It is getting unwieldy!
“There’s money in them thar complex invoices”
There is a lot of money to be made in automating, reconciling and paying complex invoices. Grubby, but profitable work!
SaaS Metrics, Shmetrics
To understand SaaS companies you often need to go beyond GAAP measures. But be careful, SaaS metrics are not regulated or even commonly defined.
Vertical Supplier Credentiallers: How long before they go public?
ISNetworld is a great example of a vertical supplier credentialler. It’s success has spawned many copycats, but none quite like the original.
De-Xign?
According to Spend Matters, JP Morgan Chase seems to be ready to shut down Xign. If so, it would be a sad end to an industry pioneer.
