Software by the Numbers 2005

The latest data underscore the seismic shifts which are shaking the software business today.

By Tony Friscia, President and CEO of AMR Research

It is tempting to look at the recovering economy and cross your fingers for a big rebound in software. But most of us realize that isn’t on the way. The industry is undergoing a series of foundation-shaking changes which are undermining old business models and methods. At AMR Research’s Strategy 21 Conference held recently in the San Francisco Bay Area, we presented the latest research figures which underscore how the software industry is evolving into a new place to do business. Read more >>

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Introducing the SandHill.com Blog

SandHill.com has assembled an arsenal of 30 industry leaders to participate in a unique blog about software industry issues. Every week, the SandHill.com Blog will address a single topic impacting the industry. Then selected experts will provide their insights and opinions on the topic. This week: The Potential of Services-Oriented Architecture. Former McKinsey managing partner, Mike Nevens provides today’s post. Check back daily for more perspectives on SOAs. To become part of our blogging team or to suggest a topic for the blog to cover, email editor@sandhill.com.

Know Your Neighbor

The software industry is full of fascinating characters. Every week at SandHill.com, we’ll feature an inspiring member of our community: someone who has succeeded at work or in the community; someone who has left the industry or joined it. This week, we profile John Wood, a former software executive who founded a successful non-profit. Tell us about the industry leaders you admire. Email editor@sandhill.com with ideas for software personality profiles.

Pulse Poll:
Offshoring’s Impact?

According to a report last week from NASSCOM, India’s outsourcers now employ 1 million people and export $17.6 billion worth of software. Tell us: How do you think India’s offshoring success is impacting the U.S. technology industry?

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Last week, SandHill.com visitors said their biggest concerns about the health of the software industry were stagnant I.T. budgets (32 percent) and consolidation (21 percent.)

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How Does Your Company Measure Up?

The CEO Outlook 2005 study from Sand Hill Group surveyed software company leaders on their plans for 2005. Get the full report and be sure your company is keeping step with its peers. New enterprise-wide and multiple-copy discounts are now available. Email editor@sandhill.com for more information.

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Parting Thought

"A thousand things advance; nine hundred and ninety-nine retreat: that is progress."
— Henri Frederic Amiel

Courtesy of Malcolm Kusher, The Kushner Group

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