The Software Paradox: The Rise and Fall of the Commercial Software Market - Softcover

O'Grady, Stephen

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9781491900932: The Software Paradox: The Rise and Fall of the Commercial Software Market
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ISBN 10: 1491900938 ISBN 13: 9781491900932
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, 2015

Synopsis

Software is more important than ever today and yet its commercial value is steadily declining. Microsoft, for instance, has seen its gross margins decrease for a decade, while startups and corporations alike are distributing free software that would have been worth millions a few years ago.

Welcome to the software paradox. In this O’Reilly report, RedMonk’s Stephen O’Grady explains why the real money no longer lies in software, and what it means for companies that depend on that revenue. You’ll learn how this paradox came about and what your company can do in response.

This book covers:

  • Why it’s growing more difficult to sell software on a standalone basis
  • How software has come full circle, from enabler to product and back again
  • The roles that open source, software-as-a-service, and subscriptions play
  • How software developers have become the new kingmakers
  • Why Microsoft, Apple, and Google epitomize this transition
  • How the paradox has affected other tech giants, such as Oracle and Salesforce.com
  • Strategies your software firm can explore, including alternative revenue models

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About the Author

Stephen O’Grady is a co-founder of the developer-focused technology analyst firm, RedMonk. Regularly cited in publications such as the New York Times, BusinessWeek, and the Wall Street Journal, Stephen’s work revolves around understanding developer needs and trends and working with businesses to help them work more effectively with the New Kingmakers. Although his birth certificate says New York City, Stephen is a Red Sox fan, born and raised. A graduate of Williams College, Stephen lives in Midcoast Maine with his wife.

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Publisher
O'Reilly Media
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1491900938
ISBN 13 
9781491900932
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
62
Rating
  • 3.89 out of 5 stars
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