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Marketing is starting to filter out that is trying to describe S+S. However the challenge is that S+S is an evolving story and the marketing can sometimes be confusing. So if I may be so bold then I shall attempt the one liner, followed by some examples to clarify. Software + Services is the natural …
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I don’t think I am going out on a limb to say that Microsoft have been criticized over the years for their licensing models – too complex, not clear, unfair etc etc. However in one area they have created simplicity and are certainly taking a positive lead. However you would be forgiven for not knowing …
Nothing to do with S+S, just great fun. ProcServe are part of the PA Consulting family and 2 or 3 times a year a group of keen yachties within PA organise a weekends sailing in the Solent. Different groups within PA crew a yacht (37 foot Jeanneau) and on this occasion (13th/14th Oct) there were …
On Thursday 11th Oct I had the pleasure of being Microsoft’s guest at the Channel Network Awards held at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. This annual Black Tie, aside from being an early warm up to the Christmas party season, rewards "excellence in ICT solution channel" and is supported by organizations such as BT, …
On 1st October Microsoft invited a select group of attendees (so how was I there you may ask) to an event entitled The Online Opportunity. Arguably the major draw was Steve Ballmer, however having been heavily involved with the evolution of the S+S messaging over the past year through my involvement with the S+SPAC …
So what makes this software plus services thing different? I could be cynical and ask what the difference is between S+S and client server or even mainframes and terminals. In all these cases there is some form of central "service" and a client running "software" that works better locally. Of course if I …
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