SucessFactors Buys CubeTree – It’s a Defensive Move
I wrote about CubeTree last October when they were finalist (and eventual winner) in the Enterprise 2.0 LaunchPad. News just out today that they’re to be acquired by SuccessFactors for $20 million with a three year, $30 million earn out clause. There’s been a flurry of commentary around this deal – here’s a quick analysis [...]
The Strangest Enterprise Software Ad I’ve Ever Seen
I’ve seen some strange ads before, but this one by Enterprise SaaS provider SuccesFactors is beyond imagination – not the ad itself, but where it is placed: Yes, it is on Youtube, and the video shows a seahorse giving birth. Seahorses are rather unusual species, the male gets pregnant and gives birth to 100-200 babies [...]
SAP’s On-Demand Portfolio: Powerpoint for Now
John Wookey has a tough job. The former Oracle Exec, currently EVP @ SAP, the Enterprise Software leader is supposed to charter SAP’s foray into On-Demand – in a company whose bread-and-butter is clearly in installed applications and which still largely considers a threat to its traditional lucrative business. He spent the first 6 months [...]
