Summer 2017 News Analysis Series - Preview

July 27, 2017
Nothing is more feared by the colleagues of the writing press than summer, when nothing happens. But this summer is off to a different start – with substantial news coming out in the 2nd half of July...

 
 
 
 
Here are the key ones for my coverage area on Enterprise Acceleration, Future of Work and NextGen Apps (in alphabetical order and barring nothing else major happens - July ain't over yet):
  • Google introduces Hire
  • Infor introduces Coleman
  • Microsoft makes Azure Stack available
  • Oracle puts money into IaaS
  • SAP makes Leonardo more tangible
  • Samsung has a its best quarter
  • Workday announces a PaaS
 
And I  will try a new format across these blog posts:
  • What’s the news – A quick paragraph on what happened – with link to vendor announcement.
  • Why it matters – My take why this is a key development.
  • MyPOV – My usually take on the news.
  • CxO Advice – What’s a CxO to do now. Some advice on the next steps and for who it matters.
Hope you enjoy the format – let me know what you think – stay tuned.
 
 
Holger Mueller
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Constellation Research

Holger Mueller is VP and Principal Analyst for Constellation Research for the fundamental enablers of the cloud, IaaS, PaaS and next generation Applications, with forays up the tech stack into BigData and Analytics, HR Tech, and sometimes SaaS. Holger provides strategy and counsel to key clients, including Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Product Officers, Chief HR Officers, investment analysts, venture capitalists, sell-side firms, and technology buyers.  Coverage Areas: Future of Work Tech Optimization & Innovation  Background: Before joining Constellation Research, Mueller was VP of Products for NorthgateArinso, a KKR company. There, he led the transformation of products to the cloud and laid the foundation for new Business Process as a…...

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July 27, 2017
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Holger Mueller
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Future of Work Tech Optimization Innovation & Product-led Growth
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