| Title: |
OpSource Optimal On-Demand |
| Author: |
David Sprott |
| Publication Date: |
15 December 2004 |
| Report Type: |
Journal |
| Report Class: |
Product Report |
| Abstract: |
Beyond the ASP model - creating a utility for software as a service. - A natural development of the service concept is to deliver software as a service on some form of rental or usage based scheme and many ISVs are considering how to deliver their software products to market as services in a cost effective manner. Today on demand operational strategies are primarily about pooling of operational resources, creating a more cost effective deployment environment, as opposed to a comprehensive commercial and operational offering. The convergence of on-demand and "software as a service" has the potential to change business models for ISVs and their customers. In this report we look at the capabilities offered by OpSource, who now provide a utility model for service operations.
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| Backgrounder: |
On demand strategies for operational efficiency and flexibility have now been in widespread use for a couple of years. The platform vendors have stimulated this activity by providing virtualization capabilities that allow significant levels of resource sharing which allow more effective outsourcing agreements which reflect resource usage and enable response to change. Today’s on-demand computing, classic outsourcing with flexible resourcing and pricing, is the first stage of a much longer journey towards full virtualization of the operational layer. |
| Report Size: |
5 Pages |
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