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So You Think You Can SaaS

If you are a startup, emerging or established independent software vendor (ISV) with a great business idea to build a new business or grow your existing business, chances are you are thinking about the new SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) model to deliver the new product to the market as opposed to the licensing model. You may even be considering a hybrid approach, using both these models and gradually transitioning to a full SaaS model. And rightly so, because the SaaS market is projected to grow to $95 billion in revenue worldwide and capture about 12% of the software market over the next five years. Read More

Successful Offshore Outsourcing for Small to Mid-size Businesses

This paper discusses the reasons why mid-size companies have been slow to embrace offshore outsourcing. Intended for those who have decided to pursue offshore outsourcing, it explores ways in which smaller firms can effectively plan and implement an offshore outsourcing strategy to reap the same competitive advantages as their larger counterparts, including reduced IT costs, improved process management, and greater business agility. Read More

Mitigating Risk in Offshore Software Development

In the last ten years, the world has seen an exponential rise in offshore development. "Offshoring" means shifting software development work to an overseas vendor. While larger businesses and Fortune 500 companies have embraced offshoring in a big way, smaller businesses still shy away from it. They associate several risks with the process. This paper discusses real and perceived risks in the offshoring process along with ways to minimize them. Read More

Beyond Hourly Development Rates

This paper explores recent industry trends to project how companies will outsource software services in the future. It suggests that shifts in the economy, in technology, and in the IT industry are going to significantly change how software is developed and software services are delivered, ultimately providing far greater value to business. Read More

CIO's Guide to Software-as-a-Service

This paper explores the advantages of Software-as-a-Service over legacy applications, and the various trends and business factors fuelling the growth of SaaS.

THINKstrategies is a strategic consulting services company formed specifically to address the unprecedented business challenges facing IT managers, solutions providers, and investors today as the technology industry shifts toward a services orientation (i.e., SaaS). The company’s mission is to help clients re-THINK their corporate strategies, and refocus their limited resources to achieve their business objectives. Read More