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- The finances are manageable, but not good investor relations...
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I actually think Microsoft's business is lumpy enough that a switch to SaaS right after an upgrade cycle could work without flushing the golden goose. It's a tricky business though, and it involves a degree of faith that investors are probably unwilling to stomach.
The reaction of investors was my biggest concern about the likelihood of this, as I've said on my blog:
http://smoothspan.wordpress.com/2008/03/02/microsoft-switching-office-to-saas-makes-total-financial-sense/ - Posted by: BobWarfield Posted on: 03/03/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
The finances are manageable, but not good investor relations...
BobWarfield | 03/03/08
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Bob, I read your post ...
phil wainewright  | 03/03/08
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Nah, wrong again!
techboy_z | 03/03/08
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Projity and other SaaS Office competitors eating into their cash cow
linuxbeatsms@... | 03/04/08
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