IDC predictions for Software as a Service (SaaS)

An interesting article on the technology landscape.
Would software really be as demand? Does this break the current monolithic design?
Is SoA just another hype? Smile [:)]

Src: http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=2751

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  • Large ISVs Will Spin Off On-Demand Versions of Products
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Remain a "Tough Nut to Crack"
  • Microsoft Strengthens SaaS Resolve
  • Software on Demand Providers Focus on Partnering
  • Mini-Ecosystems Emerge to Extend the Reach of Software on Demand
  • SaaS Enablers Continue to Aid Availability of On-Demand Offerings
    Merger and Acquisition Activity Continues
  • SaaS Providers Concentrate on Improving Offerings and Customer Experience
  • Hosted AM [application management] Becomes a Stepping Stone Towards On-Demand Delivery
  • SaaS Will Help Drive a Software Industry Transition to Subscription Licensing 

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Published Thursday, March 23, 2006 5:34 PM by weehyong