Mulesoft and Okta are two examples of companies that are not just software-as-a-service companies themselves, but enablers of more. That should make traditional vendors nervous.
Microsoft Teams Launches, Integration Versus Hybrid, Complexity and Strategy
Microsoft Teams has officially launched, and the batter with Slack is as fascinating as ever. Indeed, it is perhaps the most compelling battle in all of enterprise software.
Blocking and Tackling, Breaking Down the BBC Interview, Medium and Going Viral
A follow-up on Google Next and the definition of “Blocking and Tackling”, then, Ben went viral, and lessons learned
Google Next, Box Earnings
The Google Next keynote was lacking in vision, but Google still has a big opportunity. Then, Box seems to have turned the corner, validating their approach. Will more modern sales approaches work as well?
Slack Launches Slack Grid, An Interview with Stewart Butterfield
Slack launched its long-awaited enterprise product, and an interview with CEO Stewart Butterfield explains why the company’s vision is even more expansive than you might realize.
Google Earnings and Mobile Questions, Google Optimism, Microsoft Earnings
Google’s earnings raise more questions about just how well their mobile business is doing, but there is reason for optimism. Then, Microsoft continues to execute.
The Future of Enterprise Software, Atlassian Earnings, An Interview with Scott Farquhar
What does the future of enterprise software look like? Atlassian has an idea, so I interviewed their CEO.
Atlassian Buys Trello, Yahoo => Altaba
Atlassian acquired Trello in a deal that makes sense for Atlassian and also signifies increased consolidation in productivity software; then, Yahoo is nearly finished: the company was more important than we remember.
Alexa: Amazon’s Operating System
Money is made at chokepoints, and the most valuable chokepoints are operating systems; Amazon is building exactly that with Alexa.
Slack + G Suite; Facebook Facing Board Lawsuit; Yik Yak Layoffs
Slack + G Suite is intriguing, but is it the end of the story for Slack and identity? Then, a new lawsuit against Facebook is a reminder that no outside entity has any leverage over the social network. Plus, how Snapchat took Yik Yak’s market and why it was still worth investing in.