Simplifying SaaS and Multi-Tenant Application Developmnet
Today’s guest post was submitted by SIIA member Techcello, which helps you build multi-tenant applications 30-40% faster and 50% cheaper. e-Book Part 1 : Simplifying SaaS & Multi-tenant Application Development A lot has been written about SaaS as a business model for monetizing software applications. But there is another dimension to SaaS – which is ... [More]
Executive Profile – Gunnar Hellekson, Chief Technology Strategist, Red Hat
SIIA Software Division Executive Profile Name: Gunnar Hellekson Title: Chief Technology Strategist Company: Red Hat Gunnar Hellekson is the Chief Technology Strategist for Red Hat’s US Public Sector group, where he works with systems integrators and government agencies to encourage the use of open source software in government. He is co-chair of ... [More]
Calling all Young and Innovative Tech Companies
Entrepreneur, Technology, and Innovation – is this the trifecta of what it takes to make it in today’s economy and ever changing landscape of the as-a-service space? The SIIA is excited to launch our NextGen program for its 8th year. This program showcases the competitive nature of what truly makes a company the next generation ... [More]
Interview with New Member: LiquidPlanner
SIIA is delighted to welcome new member LiquidPlanner. I had a chance to speak with their CEO, Liz Pearce, to learn more about the company and the project management market. Rhianna: Welcome to SIIA! Tell me a little about LiquidPlanner and what makes you unique in the Project Management market. Liz: LiquidPlanner is unique because ... [More]
Webinar – Shaping A New Era of Computing and Business Innovation
In partnership with CloudNOW, the SIIA and CloudNOW webinar series features thought leadership and best practices from some of the greatest minds in the industry. Companies are looking for ways to drive lasting marketplace advantage, with innovation becoming the key driver of business success. In this pre-recorded webcast, Vanessa Alvarez, Cloud Thought ... [More]
How the Election Will Impact Federal IT
Now that the campaign is over it’s a good time to take a look at what the future holds for federal IT. Here are a couple basic things we know: There is continuing pressure on federal agencies to deliver better services to citizens, while reducing the overall cost of government. IT has and will continue ... [More]
CODiE Awards Judges: A Conversation with the Coordinator
Nominations have closed for the 2013 CODiE Awards, and I am definitely excited about the variety and caliber of products in this year’s program. I know our judges are looking forward to reviewing the products as well. Our first round review is the core of the CODiE Awards. It is also the portion of the ... [More]
Cloud Computing and Its Green Lining: Responses to James Glanz and the New York Times
Author James Glanz created a stir in September with his New York Times article, when he wrote that cloud computing and Big Data are actually big energy wasters. I have written about this controversy previously for the SIIA and have found that not to be the case. In fact, data centers are environmentally friendly for ... [More]
The European Cloud Computing Strategy: A Promising Step
Today, the European Commission announced the release of its long-awaited cloud strategy in a communication entitled “Unleashing the Potential of Cloud Computing in Europe.” The Commission clearly recognizes cloud computing’s capacity to allow people, businesses and governments to rent services and data storage for much cheaper than buying new equipment and software. Indeed, combined with ... [More]
Nominations Now Open for the 28th Annual SIIA CODiE Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2013 SIIA CODiE Awards. This year’s CODiE Awards feature 27 new and updated categories, reflecting the dramatic changes in technology and business models impacting the software and information industries. The CODiE Awards have been the premier award for the software and information industries for 28 years. The awards program ... [More]
