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quotes.push(""Any one devloping an Internet business would be wise to learn the lessons shared in Cloud."
–Glenn Lim, General Manager, eBay");
quotes.push(""One of the core values at Zappos.com is to 'Embrace and Drive Change'. These new cloud services are driving the next change in the software business. The book business, on the other hand, is still pretty much the same."
–Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos");
quotes.push(""Whether you purchase software, develop and deliver software or are an investor in software companies, Cloud is a must read to understand the foundation and enduring value of the next generation in software."
–Steve Singh, Chairman and CEO, Concur");
quotes.push(""Cloud offers readers a concise history of the many paths to SaaS over the last seven years. By highlighting the key opportunities and issues associated with the many variants of software models, Tim prepares the reader to think through the issues and opportunities for the next seven years."
–Peter Goldmacher, Managing Director, Cowen and Company");
quotes.push(""Chou has corralled the chaos of the software industry into an engaging guide that provides insight into the current state of the industry, as well as emerging trends and changing dynamics. Cloud shows how winning SaaS companies are shaping the future. It's a must read for anyone interested in the anatomy of the software business."
–Greg Gianforte, Chairman, Founder & CEO, RightNow Technologies");
quotes.push(""Chou insightfully and rigorously walks through the pros and cons of software business models. A must read for any software entrepreneur or software executive."
–Michael Gregoire, CEO, Taleo");
quotes.push(""New software models have given birth to a whole new approach to how we develop, launch, support, market, and sell software. Cloud is a must read for anyone in the technology industry."
–Lisa Arthur, Former Chief Marketing Officer, Akamai");
quotes.push(""Chou's book offers a comprehensive look at what makes a software company tick and what the future of software is likely to be. Lucid and simple writing, examples and analogies that the layperson can relate to easily, and interesting anecdotes are what set this book apart. In writing this insightful and informative book, which could well predict the future of software, Timothy Chou has made a timely and thought-provoking contribution to our knowledge about an emerging field."
–Rudy Karsan, Chairman, Founder, CEO, Kenexa");
quotes.push(""I've read a few business books that offer little new insight. Cloud is different. Not only is it well written but it contains new content about the future of the IS Business"
–Walter Brenner, Professor, St. Gallen University, Switzerland");
quotes.push(""Existing software business/delivery models offer the lessons learned to inspire future innovation. Cloud captures the important fundamentals companies need to transform into a services-based software model such as software as a service (SaaS). SaaS has changed the accessibility and consumption of software causing disruptions in development, operations, sales, and distribution. However, with the continued convergence of business and consumer worlds, Cloud reminds readers that the disruptive innovations in the software industry will not stop here."
–Erin TenWolde, Senior Analyst, Software as a Service (SaaS), IDC");
quotes.push(""If you are currently building, developing or managing a SaaS company, Cloud is a must read. Timothy has provided the best guide for success and the clearest road map for SaaS executives to follow. His visionary yet simple recipe for building and running a SaaS company will become the must read for all executives."
–Joe King, Group Vice President, Managed Services, JDA");
quotes.push(""Timothy distills years of personal experience and an encyclopedic knowledge of the information technology industry to provide an invaluable business-oriented overview for entrepreneurs, strategists, investors, and students. Spend a few hours reading this or be prepared to spend many, many years in the field learning the same core concepts and lessons."
–Sean Bandakar, Director of Programs, Executive Education, Stanford Graduate School of Business");
quotes.push(""For those puzzled about the meaning of software as a service, Cloud is the book for you. We need more European companies capable of building successful challenges in the next generation of the digital economy. The book also underlines my own maxim - 'revenue is the best form of investment capital'. Read on."
–Ian Taylor, Member of Parliament and former Minister for Science and Technology");
quotes.push(""My advice to anyone embarking on a SaaS roadmap is simple: 'Read this book—at least three times over.' It's the essential SaaS primer, brim full of wise advice about what it takes to set up and run a SaaS business."
–Phil Wainewright, CEO, Procullux Ventures & ZDNet blogger on SaaS");
quotes.push(""Chou shines a light on the future of software. A must read for anyone building a software-powered business."
–Mark O'Neil, Chairman and CEO, DealerTrack");
quotes.push(""I am a big believer in the software as a service movement and I can see that the software industry is at an inflection point, moving away from traditional model. Cloud helped me understand how that will happen."
–Weynand Kuijpers, VP Marketing and Sales Strategy, NTT Europe Online");
quotes.push(""This book talks about all important aspects of managing a software business. The seven business models and illustrative examples provide you the wisdom to make the right choices and to avoid traps. It is a practical guide for all those who want to start up a company in this Golden Age of Software."
–Qianchuan Zhao, Professor, Department of Automation Tsinghua University, China");
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