The whole "Thinking of" series focusing on the Smart Questions is a brilliant concept. These books encourage an informed debate rather than prescribing a specific path which may not be the right one for your business. This book is an invaluable resource for ISVs. The authors have done a great job in articulating the opportunities and the challenges ISVs face in this transition to a Software plus Services world. Although targeted at ISVs, in my view, it is equally valuable for customers so they can assess the capability of their software suppliers in providing resilient and capable Cloud services.

Thinking of... Offering a Cloud Solution? Ask the Smart Questions

Business & Money

Gotts, Ian

Parker, Stephen JK

Management & Leadership

Smart Questions

"Thinking of...Selling Microsoft Online Services?" is a straightforward, basic and quick read that positions the questions that need to be asked, coupled with valuable answers that identify real world considerations.  If you are thinking of selling BPOS, reading this book helps demystify and simplify the questions you might have around this game changing technology.

Thinking of... Selling Microsoft Online Services? Ask the Smart Questions

Lewis, Dan

Lewis Dan Bennett Frank

Are you thinking of Buying Cloud Computing? If so this book will help you ask the Smart Questions so that you get the right answers for your business.

Thinking Of... Buying a Cloud Solution? Ask the Smart Questions

The "Smart Questions" structure will help you to make well-informed choices. Nothing is left unexamined: Misra and Gotts explore the issues from both business and technical perspectives, but focus on the one intent that matters most: commercial success on Force.com. Parker Harris Co-founder, executive vice president, salesforce.com

Thinking of... Force.com as the key to the Cloud Kingdom? Ask the Smart Questions

Computers & Technology

Misra, Alok

Computer Science

"This book is a great resource for Microsoft partners - it provides smart questions and even smarter answers in a simple and clear way. If you're looking to build, enhance or develop your partnership with Microsoft, I would highly recommend reading this book." Clare Barclay, Director of Partner Strategy &amp; Programmes, Microsoft Ltd

Thinking of...Maximising your Investment as a Microsoft Partner? Ask the Smart Questions

Simpson, Julie

Trish, Andy

Industries

Success in improving performance requires the right mix of focus on people, process, and technology. This book emphasizes the central role of people in this respect. The book reminds us that this idea is not new - but it's an important one that merits reinforcement. There are some other ideas in this book that are also not new, yet are seldom practiced. These include; viewing the business from the "outside-in" or the customer's point of view, remembering that the single most important objective of process improvement and management is to improve organizational performance, and that the central role of technology is to enable operational performance.

Thinking of... People-centric Process Management? Ask the Smart Questions

McGregor, Mark

Thinking of...Backing Up Data In Your Business? Ask the Smart Questions

Fraser-King, Gareth

Bunker, Guy

Networking & Cloud Computing

This book is aimed squarely at the Independent Software Vendor (ISV) who is considering Force.com as a route to market their software offerings. Alternatively you could be part of a corporate IT department looking to deliver solutions more quickly for your business users. You have many of the same issues as the ISV, but from a slightly different perspective.
This book is intended to be a catalyst for action aimed at a range of people inside and outside your organization

Thinking Of... Force.com as Your Key to the Cloud Kingdom? Ask the Smart Questions

This guide provides quick and concise guidance for customers and partners to better understand how decisions around CRM are made and how to drive high-value scenarios for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online in an accelerated manner. It dispels some of the myths around CRM and highlights some of the critical questions to address in implementing a robust and effective CRM experience regardless of business or technology constraints. Brad Wilson, General Manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Thinking Of...Driving Microsoft Dynamics Crm Online from Trial to Subscription in 30 Days or Less? Ask the Smart Questions

THOMPSON, STEVE

Sheehan, Jim

Web Development & Design

Microsoft is making big investments in promoting the Cloud to its global customer audience. We understand that our partners will continue to consider all of Microsoft's assets when advising customers how to deploy IT while recognizing that customers are asking for those solutions to consider inclusion of Microsoft Office 365. As this book points out, the conversation about Office 365 is yours to initiate or ignore. The hazard is if you ignore it then you leave the door open for someone else to start that conversation. Come and join us in the conversation. Martin Walker, EMEA Director Microsoft Online Services

Thinking of...Selling Microsoft Office 365? Ask the Smart Questions

Bennett, Frank

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