ISVs in the Cloud Age: Seizing Opportunities with SaaS and Beyond

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ISVs in the Cloud Age: Seizing Opportunities with SaaS and Beyond

GlobalLogic

@GlobalLogic

January 17, 2024

Cloud Computing

ISVs in the Cloud Age: Seizing Opportunities with SaaS and Beyond

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), in the ever-evolving landscape of technology, find themselves at the forefront of innovation in the Cloud Age. The rapid expansion of cloud computing has opened up new horizons, creating a plethora of opportunities for ISVs to explore and excel in the Software as a Service (SaaS) realm and beyond. This dynamic shift has revolutionized the way software solutions are developed, delivered, and embraced by businesses and consumers alike.

The Flexera 2023 State of the Cloud Report highlights how managing cloud spend has now taken precedence over security as the top concern for organizations, primarily due to the current global economic volatility in 2023. This shift emphasizes the critical need to implement forecasting and cost optimization through FinOps practices. Additionally, a persistent challenge for organizations is the lack of resources and expertise in cloud management. On the other hand, optimizing cloud usage remains the leading cloud initiative for the seventh consecutive year as the organizations prioritize maximizing existing cloud usage to achieve cost savings, followed closely by migrating more workloads to the cloud.

Furthermore, amidst this transformative era, ISVs have an unprecedented opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for cloud-based services. By aligning their offerings with the latest trends and customer needs, ISVs can position themselves as key players in the Cloud Age and embrace a future of innovation and growth.

Unleashing the SaaS Wave

One of the most prominent cloud computing models, Software as a Service (SaaS), has been gaining remarkable traction in recent years. According to McKinsey, even non-tech businesses seeking rapid growth potential are advised to consider shifting to a SaaS model. This recommendation is rooted in the success of over 100 public SaaS companies in the United States, generating revenues exceeding $100 million, and boasting a top quartile growth rate surpassing 40%. For ISVs lacking experience in this realm, the absence of SaaS expertise can prove to be a significant disadvantage.

Building the Future through Cloud-Native

In the realm of cloud computing, another major trend that is rapidly reshaping the landscape is the paradigm shift toward cloud-native development. This revolutionary approach involves crafting applications explicitly tailored for deployment and scaling in cloud environments. Unlike traditional applications, cloud-native applications are meticulously designed with scalability, resiliency, and flexibility as their guiding principles, fully harnessing the potential of cloud platforms.

Cloud-native development entails a distinct approach to architecture, design, and deployment. It embraces cutting-edge technologies such as containerization, microservices, and DevOps practices. These elements combine to facilitate faster development cycles, effortless scalability, and enhanced resiliency, allowing applications to thrive in the dynamic cloud ecosystem. As the chorus of success stories grows, savvy ISVs are investing in upskilling their development teams, embracing new technologies, and adopting agile methodologies to deliver cloud-native applications that surpass the evolving demands of their discerning customers.

Cloud-Driven Finance Transformation

While cloud adoption has been widespread across various industries, highly regulated sectors such as financial services have faced obstacles in embracing public cloud services. However, the landscape is changing with the emergence of public cloud offerings specifically designed for hosting financial services. Businesses across financial services are now exploring hybrid solutions that combine private and public cloud usage. The public cloud provides scalability, cost-efficiency, and access to a wide range of services, while private clouds offer enhanced security and control. This adoption of hybrid cloud architectures presents an opportunity for ISVs serving the financial sector.

ISVs can now develop cloud-based or even cloud-native solutions that address the unique needs of financial customers. With the backing of secure and compliant public cloud offerings, ISVs can overcome traditional barriers and provide innovative software solutions that empower financial businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

In this age of digital transformation, ISVs are presented with immense opportunities to leverage the power of cloud technology. As cloud adoption continues to surge and SaaS models and cloud-native development gain momentum, it becomes imperative for ISVs to equip themselves with the necessary expertise to thrive in this dynamic landscape. By embracing these trends and unleashing the potential of cloud computing, ISVs can gain a competitive edge, unlock new possibilities, and harness the invaluable business and product intelligence offered by cloud-native development.

by Senthil Kumar, Associate Vice President-Technology, GlobalLogic

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GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a leader in digital product engineering. We help our clients design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating our strategic design, complex engineering, and vertical industry expertise with Hitachi’s Operating Technology and Information Technology capabilities, we help our clients imagine what’s possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow’s digital businesses. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic operates design studios and engineering centers around the world, extending our deep expertise to customers in the automotive, communications, financial services, healthcare & life sciences, media and entertainment, manufacturing, semiconductor, and technology industries.