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A discussion with Jeff Kaplan and Vinnie Mirchandani last week set me thinking about the history of SaaS and what it tells us about business in the new era of Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS)
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Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) the use of software via the Internet, rather than locally on a standalone computer has come to dominate computing over the past quarter-century, along with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and other siblings. That history holds lessons for the next 25 years, as the digitally connected business model its providers pioneered reaches out beyond computing to touch every industry. Products, services, experiences are all being swept up in the phenomenon of Everything-as-a-Service, or XaaS (pronounced x-aas ). Here s what this means.
Environmentally friendly bottle makers Frugalpac aim to scale with SAP Business ByDesign
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Frugalpac is hoping to disrupt the bottle industry with its paper made bottles, which are more environmentally friendly than glass or plastic. It chose SAP’s ERP system to support its growth.
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Based in Ipswich in the UK, Frugalpac is leading the charge when it comes to innovative bottles and drinks holders that have less of a negative impact on the environment. What started as an idea in a shed just a few years ago, is now set to become a £50 million business in five years time (if all goes according to plan).
Today, IFS kicked off one of the biggest news days in their corporate history with the launch of IFS Cloud. But what is driving this shift? And why is the phrase "moment of service" in the middle of all this? That's enough for a meaty discussion with IFS CPO Christian Pedersen.