Podcast #9 - SaaS as an ecosystem

As the software-as-a-service market grows, centers of influence will emerge. These "solar systems" will have major vendors at the center with many smaller SaaS providers orbiting around them, providing vertical-industry or value-added services. Users need to know how this market will evolve so they can choose their strategic vendors wisely. Chris Hoffman, an 18-year technology industry veteran, describes his vision for what he calls an evolving SaaS ecosystem.

Chris Hoffman is an 18-year technology industry veteran. He has held various executive roles at IBM Global Services, GE, Gartner and several startups. Triple-Tree is an eight-year-old boutique investment bank with strong foundations in research and a focus on technology, business services and health care.

Listen to the podcast  (or right click and choose "save"  to download).  Time: 14:58.

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