Law.com
Earlier this year, executives at San Mateo, Calif., cloud computing startup Appirio Inc. were looking for a way to cut legal costs. The big firm the company was using wasn't too interested in entertaining flat-fee billing at the time, said Jim Emerich, Appirio's chief financial officer (he declined to name the firm). So the company's work went to Smithline Jha, Emerich said, after a beauty contest that attracted four competitors.
Appirio in the News
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Why not cloudsourcing for enterprise app user adoption/training?
Velocity Made Good
From Ryan Nichols: "Where cloud computing meets outsourcing... It's the natural combination of two trends that have dominated how enterprises utilize information technology over the last 2 decades..."
From Ryan Nichols: "Where cloud computing meets outsourcing... It's the natural combination of two trends that have dominated how enterprises utilize information technology over the last 2 decades..."
Is Chatter the Killer App for Force.com?
ebizQ
Appirio's Narinder Singh went on stage to demonstrate how Chatter's alerting capability will make it much easier to keep everyone abreast of important developments within its professional services automation application.
Appirio's Narinder Singh went on stage to demonstrate how Chatter's alerting capability will make it much easier to keep everyone abreast of important developments within its professional services automation application.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Appirio Releases Cloud Computing Predictions for 2010
ebizQ
"Customer success is the true measure of the cloud's effectiveness," said Ryan Nichols, head of cloudsourcing and cloud strategy for Appirio. "In 2009 we saw innovative enterprises such as Japan Post, Avon, and Starbucks demonstrate the business case for cloud computing. In 2010, that success will go mainstream."
"Customer success is the true measure of the cloud's effectiveness," said Ryan Nichols, head of cloudsourcing and cloud strategy for Appirio. "In 2009 we saw innovative enterprises such as Japan Post, Avon, and Starbucks demonstrate the business case for cloud computing. In 2010, that success will go mainstream."
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Microsoft Azure Will Cannibalize a Global Account -Appirio
Cloud Computing Journal
"Customer success is the true measure of the cloud's effectiveness," said Ryan Nichols, head of cloudsourcing and cloud strategy for Appirio. "In 2009 we saw innovative enterprises such as Japan Post, Avon, and Starbucks demonstrate the business case for cloud computing. In 2010, that success will go mainstream."
"Customer success is the true measure of the cloud's effectiveness," said Ryan Nichols, head of cloudsourcing and cloud strategy for Appirio. "In 2009 we saw innovative enterprises such as Japan Post, Avon, and Starbucks demonstrate the business case for cloud computing. In 2010, that success will go mainstream."
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Appirio Predicted Windows Azure Disappointment in 2009
Cloud Computing Journal
"Appirio's predictions reveal that in spite of our current economy, cloud computing will continue to see strong growth and investment over the next year -- a prediction that industry analysts agree with as well. As more and more companies like Flextronics, Genentech and Harrah's publicly discuss their experience with cloud computing, it will pave the way for even more adoption over the coming year.
"Appirio's predictions reveal that in spite of our current economy, cloud computing will continue to see strong growth and investment over the next year -- a prediction that industry analysts agree with as well. As more and more companies like Flextronics, Genentech and Harrah's publicly discuss their experience with cloud computing, it will pave the way for even more adoption over the coming year.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Firms Must Embrace Modern Marketing Strategies
RainMaker Blog
Your engagement with prospects and clients can also be improved via cloud computing services such as Salesforce and Google Apps, saysRyan Nichols in his article Using Cloud Computing to Grow Your Services Firm. By employing such technology, firms can spend less attention on IT and more attention on clients and growing the firm. Such applications also allow firms to engage with clients, consultants, and the broader community using next-generation sales and marketing techniques that aren’t possible using traditional on-premise applications, Nichols says.
Your engagement with prospects and clients can also be improved via cloud computing services such as Salesforce and Google Apps, saysRyan Nichols in his article Using Cloud Computing to Grow Your Services Firm. By employing such technology, firms can spend less attention on IT and more attention on clients and growing the firm. Such applications also allow firms to engage with clients, consultants, and the broader community using next-generation sales and marketing techniques that aren’t possible using traditional on-premise applications, Nichols says.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
List of Companies Providing Social CRM Offerings
Web Strategy by Jeremiah Owyang
Appirio: Offers the ability for companies to create applications on Facebook which then marry data back to Salesforce, called Cloud Connectors.
Appirio: Offers the ability for companies to create applications on Facebook which then marry data back to Salesforce, called Cloud Connectors.
What Goes Mobile?
InformationWeek
...After reviewing many options, RehabCare developed a prototype of a mobile app in four days, with some help from cloud computing consulting firm Appirio, that runs on Salesforce.com's cloud computing platform, Force.com...
...After reviewing many options, RehabCare developed a prototype of a mobile app in four days, with some help from cloud computing consulting firm Appirio, that runs on Salesforce.com's cloud computing platform, Force.com...
Friday, December 4, 2009
Developing in the cloud with Force.com PaaS (Podcast)
SearchSOA.com
When it comes to development on the Force.com Platform as a Service (PaaS), few are more knowledgeable than Jason Ouellette, author of the new book, Development with the Force.com Platform: Building Business Applications in the Cloud.
When it comes to development on the Force.com Platform as a Service (PaaS), few are more knowledgeable than Jason Ouellette, author of the new book, Development with the Force.com Platform: Building Business Applications in the Cloud.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Dreamforce: Releases Galore
destinationCRM.com
Appirio: Used internally for the past three months, Appirio publicly released its cloud ecosystem map to help ease the experience of navigating Salesforce.com's AppExchange.
Appirio: Used internally for the past three months, Appirio publicly released its cloud ecosystem map to help ease the experience of navigating Salesforce.com's AppExchange.
New frontier or cloud cuckoo land?
The Irish Times
Narinder Singh, chief executive of Appirio, a cloud implementation partner, stressed that Force was not just about applications adjacent to CRM. He said it served people and projects better than inventory and assets, the hotspot for traditional business software.
Narinder Singh, chief executive of Appirio, a cloud implementation partner, stressed that Force was not just about applications adjacent to CRM. He said it served people and projects better than inventory and assets, the hotspot for traditional business software.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Using Cloud Computing to Grow Your Services Firm
RainToday
Professional service firms of all stripes have been telling their clients for years to focus on their core competence. This advice is what drives the existence of the professional services industry...
Professional service firms of all stripes have been telling their clients for years to focus on their core competence. This advice is what drives the existence of the professional services industry...
Why Force.com Is Important To Cloud Computing
InformationWeek
Wednesday morning, I joined cloud computing consulting startup Appirio (which has grown to 150 employees in three years, all on Force.com consulting and development deals), and some of its customers for breakfast.
Wednesday morning, I joined cloud computing consulting startup Appirio (which has grown to 150 employees in three years, all on Force.com consulting and development deals), and some of its customers for breakfast.
Valley startups rising up from the graveyard
MercuryNews.com
Appirio, he said, avoided layoffs and its business has thrived through downturn. In a tough venture market, the company in February raised third-round funding of $10 million from GGV Capital and Sequoia. Appirio, so far, has opted against acquisitions, and Barbin said it is well-positioned to grow organically.
Appirio, he said, avoided layoffs and its business has thrived through downturn. In a tough venture market, the company in February raised third-round funding of $10 million from GGV Capital and Sequoia. Appirio, so far, has opted against acquisitions, and Barbin said it is well-positioned to grow organically.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Dreamforce Day 2 Keynote - Part 2
Dreamforce 2009
Ryan Nichols (Appirio) and Annemarie Frank (Director of Ecommerce and Alliances - Avon) show off a word-of-mouth application that combines force.com and Facebook
Ryan Nichols (Appirio) and Annemarie Frank (Director of Ecommerce and Alliances - Avon) show off a word-of-mouth application that combines force.com and Facebook
Dreamforce Day 2 Keynote - Part 1
Dreamforce 2009
Narinder Singh shows what is possible with salesforce.com's Chatter - On stage with Marc Benioff
Narinder Singh shows what is possible with salesforce.com's Chatter - On stage with Marc Benioff
Monday, November 16, 2009
Appirio’s Cloud Computing Ecosystem Map
Deal Architect
They showed it to me on a printout a few months ago, and I kew I had to go get new glasses – it’s their cloud ecosystem map, which you can magnify on-line. Gives you an idea of the bewildering pace at which cloud vendors are proliferating.
They showed it to me on a printout a few months ago, and I kew I had to go get new glasses – it’s their cloud ecosystem map, which you can magnify on-line. Gives you an idea of the bewildering pace at which cloud vendors are proliferating.
A Map To Better Understand The Cloud Ecosystem...And The Hype
ReadWriteEnterprise
...Appirio is offering a map that shows the cloud ecosystem. The map breaks out 70 different layers of technology across applications, platforms and infrastructure. The map is pretty sophisticated with the ability to drill down to understand the underlying technologies.
...Appirio is offering a map that shows the cloud ecosystem. The map breaks out 70 different layers of technology across applications, platforms and infrastructure. The map is pretty sophisticated with the ability to drill down to understand the underlying technologies.
Appirio launches interactive cloud computing map
VentureBeat
Companies often realize the potential of cloud computing but lack the resources and knowledge to proceed with any kind of integration. Enter Appirio, a startup cloud solution provider, that has launched a public tool to bring some clarity to the sometimes daunting cloud.
Companies often realize the potential of cloud computing but lack the resources and knowledge to proceed with any kind of integration. Enter Appirio, a startup cloud solution provider, that has launched a public tool to bring some clarity to the sometimes daunting cloud.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Top 20 Cloud Services Providers That Are Gaining Mind Share
Utilizer
Appirio named #2 of top 20 Cloud Services Providers gaining mind share.
Appirio named #2 of top 20 Cloud Services Providers gaining mind share.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
A Window Into Microsoft's Conundrum
Forbes.com
Then there's Azure, the ambitious project to create a new platform for customers to outsource critical computing functions to Microsoft data centers (“the Internet cloud”). The system, of course, competes with traditional products like Windows and Microsoft's software for big corporate servers, which companies run themselves. "There is going to be conflict" between the old and new products, says Narinder Singh, chief marketing officer for Silicon Valley startup Appirio, which helps companies implement cloud computing. Microsoft is also playing catch-up to cloud providers like Google and Amazon.com.
Then there's Azure, the ambitious project to create a new platform for customers to outsource critical computing functions to Microsoft data centers (“the Internet cloud”). The system, of course, competes with traditional products like Windows and Microsoft's software for big corporate servers, which companies run themselves. "There is going to be conflict" between the old and new products, says Narinder Singh, chief marketing officer for Silicon Valley startup Appirio, which helps companies implement cloud computing. Microsoft is also playing catch-up to cloud providers like Google and Amazon.com.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Google Wave Add-On Is The Start Of A Tsunami
BNET
And what exactly does that mean? It means that people will find themselves doing more of everything online, which is exactly what Google wants. Its business model isn’t, as it is for many of the cloud system integrators like Appirio or LTech, to sell applications.
And what exactly does that mean? It means that people will find themselves doing more of everything online, which is exactly what Google wants. Its business model isn’t, as it is for many of the cloud system integrators like Appirio or LTech, to sell applications.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Appirio adds to board, shuffles execs
San Francisco Business Times
Software business Appirio Inc. added to its board of directors and reorganized itself to better focus on cloud computing.
Software business Appirio Inc. added to its board of directors and reorganized itself to better focus on cloud computing.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Watch out, LinkedIn: Facebook is gaining on you
CNNMoney.com
Appirio in San Mateo offers a similar invite feature as software-as-a-service, but only for customers of Salesforce.com (CRM). The firm, which is backed by Salesforce, Sequoia Capital and GGV Capital, offers applications that manage referrals in social networks, whether for hiring purposes or a marketing campaign. All the data is sent back to Salesforce for analysis and tracking.
Appirio in San Mateo offers a similar invite feature as software-as-a-service, but only for customers of Salesforce.com (CRM). The firm, which is backed by Salesforce, Sequoia Capital and GGV Capital, offers applications that manage referrals in social networks, whether for hiring purposes or a marketing campaign. All the data is sent back to Salesforce for analysis and tracking.
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Top 150 Players in Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Journal
Appirio - Offers services and products to accelerate the adoption of on-demand solutions, and recently secured $5.6 million of financing in a Series B round led by Sequoia Capital.
Appirio - Offers services and products to accelerate the adoption of on-demand solutions, and recently secured $5.6 million of financing in a Series B round led by Sequoia Capital.
Which Cloud Services Providers Are Gaining Mind Share?
innovation.sys-con.com
Appirio named #2 of top 20 Cloud Services Providers gaining mind share.
Appirio named #2 of top 20 Cloud Services Providers gaining mind share.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Appirio Leverages Force.com
Cloud Computing Journal
Appirio Tuesday launched a cloud-based professional service automation (PSA) solution on Salesforce.com’s Force.com platform.
Appirio Tuesday launched a cloud-based professional service automation (PSA) solution on Salesforce.com’s Force.com platform.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Appirio Opens New Front In Services Software
BNET Technology Blog
Ryan Nichols, Appirio’s vice president of product management and marketing, told me the firm is targeting the top thousand professional services firms, which typically generate over $25m in revenue and have more than 100 consultants on staff. “It’s a pretty big industry to be neglected by the technology,” Nichols told me. In the short term, Appirio will focus on the six thousand professional services firms he said already use Salesforce.com. “It’s a natural bridge,” he said.
Ryan Nichols, Appirio’s vice president of product management and marketing, told me the firm is targeting the top thousand professional services firms, which typically generate over $25m in revenue and have more than 100 consultants on staff. “It’s a pretty big industry to be neglected by the technology,” Nichols told me. In the short term, Appirio will focus on the six thousand professional services firms he said already use Salesforce.com. “It’s a natural bridge,” he said.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Appirio aims new SaaS app at large services businesses
Computerworld
To this end, Appirio has made it easy to extend and modify facets of its application's "four pillars" -- people, projects, customers and numbers -- to suit a particular industry or business, said Ryan Nichols, vice president of product management and marketing.
To this end, Appirio has made it easy to extend and modify facets of its application's "four pillars" -- people, projects, customers and numbers -- to suit a particular industry or business, said Ryan Nichols, vice president of product management and marketing.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Google`s Incomplete Channel a Work in Progress
Channel Insider
Capitalizing on the cloud computing trend and the Google platform, Slakey says, requires new ways of thinking. He rattles off a list of partners and next-generation partners such as Appirio, Cloud Sherpas and Sada Systems that are embracing transformative business models to build and deliver cloud computing solutions.
Capitalizing on the cloud computing trend and the Google platform, Slakey says, requires new ways of thinking. He rattles off a list of partners and next-generation partners such as Appirio, Cloud Sherpas and Sada Systems that are embracing transformative business models to build and deliver cloud computing solutions.
Are 'private clouds' evil? Or just vendor hype?
InfoWorld
There has been a great deal of back in forth in the blogosphere around the use of private clouds, which generally means IT infrastructure that relies on the same techniques cloud providers use for their own datacenters, such as multitenancy, virtualization, Web delivery, and highly standardized environments. Most of the discussion emerged from a blog post by Appirio, "2009 prediction: Rise and fall of the private cloud."
There has been a great deal of back in forth in the blogosphere around the use of private clouds, which generally means IT infrastructure that relies on the same techniques cloud providers use for their own datacenters, such as multitenancy, virtualization, Web delivery, and highly standardized environments. Most of the discussion emerged from a blog post by Appirio, "2009 prediction: Rise and fall of the private cloud."
CRM Magazine Announces Winners of 2009 CRM Market Awards
CRM Magazine
Appirio named one to watch for consultancies.
Appirio named one to watch for consultancies.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
A Public Cloud by Any Other Name is Private
Ulitzer
..."In particular the one that started because of Appirio’s corporate blog post “Rise and Fall of the Private Cloud and the comments made by Hoff in response."
..."In particular the one that started because of Appirio’s corporate blog post “Rise and Fall of the Private Cloud and the comments made by Hoff in response."
Friday, August 7, 2009
CEOs come to terms with cloud concerns
Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal
At Appirio Inc., a San Mateo-based enterprise cloud computing integrator, cloud business director Mike Epner in July launched an online forum where customers can exchange concerns and experiences about going to the cloud.
At Appirio Inc., a San Mateo-based enterprise cloud computing integrator, cloud business director Mike Epner in July launched an online forum where customers can exchange concerns and experiences about going to the cloud.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
A day in the clouds
Deal Architect
"I was invited to present at and participate in an invigorating day organized by Appirio last week with a number of cloud computing pioneers. Google, amazon, salesforce.com and Appirio shared their experiences with several CIOs from a variety of industries and locations."
"I was invited to present at and participate in an invigorating day organized by Appirio last week with a number of cloud computing pioneers. Google, amazon, salesforce.com and Appirio shared their experiences with several CIOs from a variety of industries and locations."
Monday, July 13, 2009
Early users find savings in cloud storage
Computerworld
John Johnson, vice president of licensing at ASCAP, says the organization had hoped to use Salesforce.com Inc.'s hosted service to manage and store digitized documents, but it offered very little storage. However, through a service from Appirio Inc. in San Mateo, Calif., he can now use Salesforce.com to manage documents stored in S3.
John Johnson, vice president of licensing at ASCAP, says the organization had hoped to use Salesforce.com Inc.'s hosted service to manage and store digitized documents, but it offered very little storage. However, through a service from Appirio Inc. in San Mateo, Calif., he can now use Salesforce.com to manage documents stored in S3.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Salesforce.com Now Lets Companies Build Both Apps And Sites In The Cloud
TechCrunchIT
Salesforce.com’s platform to build and deploy enterprise applications, Force.com ,has rolled out a new capability, called Force.com Sites, that lets companies build and run their applications for internal use as well as public use on Salesforce.com cloud computing platform.
Salesforce.com’s platform to build and deploy enterprise applications, Force.com ,has rolled out a new capability, called Force.com Sites, that lets companies build and run their applications for internal use as well as public use on Salesforce.com cloud computing platform.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Recession 2.0—Social networking eases the pain
The Fast Forward Blog
“A hiring company that uses Appirio’s product asks its employees to add an application to their Facebook pages. The tool will notify the employees when new jobs open and which of their friends might be a good fit. Appirio’s matching engine comes up with a list of friends whose job titles, geographic location and other keywords match their company’s available positions, and the employee can send them a referral in Facebook.”
“A hiring company that uses Appirio’s product asks its employees to add an application to their Facebook pages. The tool will notify the employees when new jobs open and which of their friends might be a good fit. Appirio’s matching engine comes up with a list of friends whose job titles, geographic location and other keywords match their company’s available positions, and the employee can send them a referral in Facebook.”
Monday, June 1, 2009
Public clouds, private clouds and hybrid clouds—reach for your umbrellas!
FSN
“Most of the companies talking about private clouds are making a lot of money out of selling you data centres,” asserts the VP of product management, who sees the private cloud as little more than “a data centre by another name”. -Ryan Nichols “A private cloud wont offer businesses the incremental improvements they gain when they stop operating their own data centre,” he states.
“Most of the companies talking about private clouds are making a lot of money out of selling you data centres,” asserts the VP of product management, who sees the private cloud as little more than “a data centre by another name”. -Ryan Nichols “A private cloud wont offer businesses the incremental improvements they gain when they stop operating their own data centre,” he states.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Finding New Employees, via Social Networks
New York Times
“Appirio’s matching engine comes up with a list of friends whose job titles, geographic location and other keywords match their company’s available positions, and the employee can send them a referral in Facebook,” said Ryan Nichols, Appirio’s vice president for product management. The matching engine has access to the same information that a Facebook friend does.
“Appirio’s matching engine comes up with a list of friends whose job titles, geographic location and other keywords match their company’s available positions, and the employee can send them a referral in Facebook,” said Ryan Nichols, Appirio’s vice president for product management. The matching engine has access to the same information that a Facebook friend does.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Businesses Cash in on Cloud Computing
Digital Media Buzz
There are three primary reasons why companies look at cloud computing, says Balakrishna Narasimhan, senior director of strategy and marketing at San Mateo, Calif.-based Appirio, which was named as one of the “100 Players in the Cloud Computing Ecosystem” by Cloud Computing Journal. The first two, he says, are straight forward: reduction in TCO and reduced initial investment. But the third driver, he adds, although difficult to quantify is as important as the first three: the ability to innovate and to be agile. “What a cloud platform lets you do,” he explains, “is not worry about infrastructure and networks and really focus on building a good solution.”
There are three primary reasons why companies look at cloud computing, says Balakrishna Narasimhan, senior director of strategy and marketing at San Mateo, Calif.-based Appirio, which was named as one of the “100 Players in the Cloud Computing Ecosystem” by Cloud Computing Journal. The first two, he says, are straight forward: reduction in TCO and reduced initial investment. But the third driver, he adds, although difficult to quantify is as important as the first three: the ability to innovate and to be agile. “What a cloud platform lets you do,” he explains, “is not worry about infrastructure and networks and really focus on building a good solution.”
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
SaaS vendors need to get a clue about APIs
Network World
"The general notion of having a robust API to data is a critical jumping in point" for SaaS vendors wanting to play in the enterprise, said Narinder Singh, founder of Appirio, a company that helps customers exploit on-demand applications. Singh said he doesn't see suites going entirely away but does foresee a more heterogeneous applications environment. "How customers get support and how stuff works together, it's unclear how that gets resolved," he said. Among the other concerns for those in the SaaS industry is standards creep. Singh said he's concerned that new compliance and standards efforts could be used by those who are behind in the SaaS game to slow things down enough that they can catch up. "Standards…too often slow innovation," he said.
"The general notion of having a robust API to data is a critical jumping in point" for SaaS vendors wanting to play in the enterprise, said Narinder Singh, founder of Appirio, a company that helps customers exploit on-demand applications. Singh said he doesn't see suites going entirely away but does foresee a more heterogeneous applications environment. "How customers get support and how stuff works together, it's unclear how that gets resolved," he said. Among the other concerns for those in the SaaS industry is standards creep. Singh said he's concerned that new compliance and standards efforts could be used by those who are behind in the SaaS game to slow things down enough that they can catch up. "Standards…too often slow innovation," he said.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Are There Too Many Choices in Mobile?
InternetNews.com
"My favorite mobile applications tend to be ones that leverage the device," said panelist Narinder Singh, a co-founder and chief marketing officer of on-demand software supplier Appirio. "Apple almost single-handedly brought personalization to the mobile device," he added. "I actually think we'll see a dramatic jump in devices with multiple technologies and less commoditization." -Narinder Singh
"My favorite mobile applications tend to be ones that leverage the device," said panelist Narinder Singh, a co-founder and chief marketing officer of on-demand software supplier Appirio. "Apple almost single-handedly brought personalization to the mobile device," he added. "I actually think we'll see a dramatic jump in devices with multiple technologies and less commoditization." -Narinder Singh
Have Mobile Devices Grown Too Numerous?
Datamation
"My favorite mobile applications tend to be ones that leverage the device," said panelist Narinder Singh, a co-founder and chief marketing officer of on-demand software supplier Appirio. "Apple almost single-handedly brought personalization to the mobile device," he added. "I actually think we'll see a dramatic jump in devices with multiple technologies and less commoditization." -Narinder Singh
"My favorite mobile applications tend to be ones that leverage the device," said panelist Narinder Singh, a co-founder and chief marketing officer of on-demand software supplier Appirio. "Apple almost single-handedly brought personalization to the mobile device," he added. "I actually think we'll see a dramatic jump in devices with multiple technologies and less commoditization." -Narinder Singh
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
MD Speaks with Appirio
Media Dojo
Combining products, services and strategic relationships with platform companies like Google or Amazon, enablers like Appirio provide a “middlelayer” rather than “middleware” for organizations trying out the cloud for select business functions. Based in San Mateo, Appirio basically helps its clients fast-track selected business functions onto the cloud by offering them a turn-key proposition.
Combining products, services and strategic relationships with platform companies like Google or Amazon, enablers like Appirio provide a “middlelayer” rather than “middleware” for organizations trying out the cloud for select business functions. Based in San Mateo, Appirio basically helps its clients fast-track selected business functions onto the cloud by offering them a turn-key proposition.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Startup sells shovels for cloud computing gold rush
Bizjournals
Times are good right now for Appirio, with interest on the rise for pay-as-you-go software rather than licensed on-premise software, as companies seek to cut costs.
Times are good right now for Appirio, with interest on the rise for pay-as-you-go software rather than licensed on-premise software, as companies seek to cut costs.
Friday, April 10, 2009
SaaS and Cloud Computing: The Channel Is Far From Dead
E-Commerce Times
One company making a name for itself in this realm is Appirio, which is helping enterprises pull together the resources available on Salesforce.com's (NYSE: CRM) More about Salesforce.com Force.com, Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) More about Google Engine, Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) More about Amazon.com Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Facebook More about Facebook platforms.
One company making a name for itself in this realm is Appirio, which is helping enterprises pull together the resources available on Salesforce.com's (NYSE: CRM) More about Salesforce.com Force.com, Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) More about Google Engine, Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) More about Amazon.com Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Facebook More about Facebook platforms.
Google Launches New Java Development Tools
Channel Insider
McMullan uses ISV Appirio as an example of how leveraging Google’s infrastructure can save ISVs money and time. He explains that the firm built an employee recruiting application on AppEngine with both the front and back end in Java. Instead of hiring additional developers, building out infrastructure and investing in new servers and other hardware to support the application, McMullan says the app was up and running in just a couple of weeks and only required the services of one Java Developer.
McMullan uses ISV Appirio as an example of how leveraging Google’s infrastructure can save ISVs money and time. He explains that the firm built an employee recruiting application on AppEngine with both the front and back end in Java. Instead of hiring additional developers, building out infrastructure and investing in new servers and other hardware to support the application, McMullan says the app was up and running in just a couple of weeks and only required the services of one Java Developer.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Appirio Professional Service Essentials On Force.com
OnDemand Beat
“We’ve been using early versions of PS Essentials to run our own business since we started. In just the last 12 months, our business has grown over 500 percent. We’ve significantly increased the size and reach of our delivery team and have added subcontractors to our resource pool. It’s only because our business is built on Salesforce.com, Google Apps, and PS Essentials that we’ve been able to scale this quickly with high quality talent and manage such a high volume of daily resourcing activity with minimal administrative staff.” -Ryan Nichols
“We’ve been using early versions of PS Essentials to run our own business since we started. In just the last 12 months, our business has grown over 500 percent. We’ve significantly increased the size and reach of our delivery team and have added subcontractors to our resource pool. It’s only because our business is built on Salesforce.com, Google Apps, and PS Essentials that we’ve been able to scale this quickly with high quality talent and manage such a high volume of daily resourcing activity with minimal administrative staff.” -Ryan Nichols
Java makes Google App Engine more mainstream
CNET
"It's the language of the enterprise," said Ryan Nichols, leader of product management and marketing at Appirio, a 140-person start-up that builds software for clients who want cloud computing applications. "It allows us to have a different level of conversation with our customers." -Ryan Nichols
"It's the language of the enterprise," said Ryan Nichols, leader of product management and marketing at Appirio, a 140-person start-up that builds software for clients who want cloud computing applications. "It allows us to have a different level of conversation with our customers." -Ryan Nichols
Shift to SaaS upsets integrators' IT applecart
Computerworld Blogs
"Some things aren't ready for the cloud yet," he admits. (Chris Barbin) "With them there's so much you don't have to do during development," he says. (Chris Barbin)
"Some things aren't ready for the cloud yet," he admits. (Chris Barbin) "With them there's so much you don't have to do during development," he says. (Chris Barbin)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
IBM's Cloud Initiative Targeting Microsoft
BNET
Chris Barbin, CEO of Web application integrator Appirio, noted that those companies have already proven they can make their applications function smoothly in the cloud, while IBM is trying to protect its investment in data centers built using proprietary code. Now, Barbin told me, “IBM is trying to catch up and get back in the game.”
Chris Barbin, CEO of Web application integrator Appirio, noted that those companies have already proven they can make their applications function smoothly in the cloud, while IBM is trying to protect its investment in data centers built using proprietary code. Now, Barbin told me, “IBM is trying to catch up and get back in the game.”
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Salesforce Adds Twitter, Teases Rivals
Wall Street Journal
Narinder Singh, marketing chief for software firm Appirio, arrived on-stage later. After hearing that he used to work in strategy at SAP, Mr. Benioff asked: “Is that a technology company?” “Sort of,” Mr. Singh said.
Narinder Singh, marketing chief for software firm Appirio, arrived on-stage later. After hearing that he used to work in strategy at SAP, Mr. Benioff asked: “Is that a technology company?” “Sort of,” Mr. Singh said.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Appirio is Trying to Turn facebook into Your Corporate Lead Generation Machine
Gartner
Appirio, with their Referral Management Solution, has new application to help you capture qualified leads from a virally compelling campaign. This is interesting to me from two major perspectives...
Appirio, with their Referral Management Solution, has new application to help you capture qualified leads from a virally compelling campaign. This is interesting to me from two major perspectives...
Monday, March 2, 2009
Cloud efforts examined by Microsoft and others
InfoWorld
During a panel session at the TechCrunch "Whose Cloud Is It Anyway?" event in Mountain View, Calif., vendors ranging from Microsoft and Salesforce.com to Google and Sun offered perspectives on the concept of cloud computing, which has users accessing hosted services over the Internet instead of maintaining their own hardware and software.
During a panel session at the TechCrunch "Whose Cloud Is It Anyway?" event in Mountain View, Calif., vendors ranging from Microsoft and Salesforce.com to Google and Sun offered perspectives on the concept of cloud computing, which has users accessing hosted services over the Internet instead of maintaining their own hardware and software.
Appirio Featured at TechCrunch Cloud Computing Roundtable
ooyala
Ryan Nichols' interview post TechCrunch presentation:
Ryan Nichols' interview post TechCrunch presentation:
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Appirio, shafting the global SIs
ZDNet.com
Jeff Richards of GGV Capital, who is joining the board of cloud integrator Appirio after the VC backed a new $10 million funding round, told me this week that Appirio is “building a leadership position” at the expense of established big-name integrators.
Jeff Richards of GGV Capital, who is joining the board of cloud integrator Appirio after the VC backed a new $10 million funding round, told me this week that Appirio is “building a leadership position” at the expense of established big-name integrators.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Facebook App Maker Appirio Draws $10M
RedHerring
“We’re like IBM without the baggage of hardware,” Mr. Singh said. - Narinder Singh
“We’re like IBM without the baggage of hardware,” Mr. Singh said. - Narinder Singh
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Cloud Computing Will Disrupt $1 Trillion of IT Spending?
Migrateforce
Appirio seems to have successfully combined many innovative cloud elements in their business model. By working closely with Salesforce and Google, they have established their leadership in pushing customer facing processes on cloud platforms.
Appirio seems to have successfully combined many innovative cloud elements in their business model. By working closely with Salesforce and Google, they have established their leadership in pushing customer facing processes on cloud platforms.
Appirio Helps Lead Japan Post Cloud Computing Implementation
Cloud Computing Journal
"We see huge potential for cloud computing and the Force.com platform in our organization, and Appirio's proven success with enterprises and insight into the platform's capabilities will help us realize that potential," said Akira Iwasaki, CIO of Japan Post. "Appirio has already completed a strategic analysis of our existing applications infrastructure and they are helping us plan our ongoing migration to the Force.com platform."
"We see huge potential for cloud computing and the Force.com platform in our organization, and Appirio's proven success with enterprises and insight into the platform's capabilities will help us realize that potential," said Akira Iwasaki, CIO of Japan Post. "Appirio has already completed a strategic analysis of our existing applications infrastructure and they are helping us plan our ongoing migration to the Force.com platform."
Harris: Ocarina plays to the cacophony of clutter
San Jose Mercury News
Appirio's "strong partner-ups with cloud computing like Google and salesforce.com" - Jeff Richards, GGV
Appirio's "strong partner-ups with cloud computing like Google and salesforce.com" - Jeff Richards, GGV
Appirio raises $10M to bring business into the cloud
VentureBeat
Chief executive Chris Barbin says the new funding will be spent in three broad areas: Building more products for the major web platforms, like Google’s App Engine; adding to its workforce; and developing partnerships with other companies. Appirio’s will also kick off operations in Japan, marking its first international expansion.
Chief executive Chris Barbin says the new funding will be spent in three broad areas: Building more products for the major web platforms, like Google’s App Engine; adding to its workforce; and developing partnerships with other companies. Appirio’s will also kick off operations in Japan, marking its first international expansion.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
How Facebook is taking over our lives
Fortune
Needless to say, marketers would love to tap into that information. “If there are 150 million people in a room, you should probably go to that room,” says Narinder Singh, chief product officer for Appirio, which helps big companies like Dell and Starbucks (SBUX, Fortune 500) find ways to connect with users over the site. “It’s too attractive a set of people and too large a community for businesses to ignore.”
Needless to say, marketers would love to tap into that information. “If there are 150 million people in a room, you should probably go to that room,” says Narinder Singh, chief product officer for Appirio, which helps big companies like Dell and Starbucks (SBUX, Fortune 500) find ways to connect with users over the site. “It’s too attractive a set of people and too large a community for businesses to ignore.”
Friday, February 6, 2009
Tracking word-of-mouth referrals: Appirio pitches a business use for social networking
The 451 Group
With 100+ staff and 120 enterprise customers, Appirio is growing rapidly and is keen to make its mark in both referral management and professional services management. Its ability to offer consulting services alongside its new SaaS applications should help it to win more business, particularly with firms puzzling over how to utilize social networks. (article available to The 451 Group subscribers)
With 100+ staff and 120 enterprise customers, Appirio is growing rapidly and is keen to make its mark in both referral management and professional services management. Its ability to offer consulting services alongside its new SaaS applications should help it to win more business, particularly with firms puzzling over how to utilize social networks. (article available to The 451 Group subscribers)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tapping Social Networks for Viral Marketing
ebizQ
In this podcast, hear about Appirio's latest product, which ties the Facebook social network into Salesforce.com to help manage word-of-mouth referrals, and learn how enterprises can automate and manage viral marketing by tapping into the social networks of employees, associates and other contacts.
In this podcast, hear about Appirio's latest product, which ties the Facebook social network into Salesforce.com to help manage word-of-mouth referrals, and learn how enterprises can automate and manage viral marketing by tapping into the social networks of employees, associates and other contacts.
Friday, January 30, 2009
New App Deepens Salesforce-Facebook Possibilities
CIO.com
Software and services vendor Appirio is releasing the Referral Management Solution, a set of technologies that enable Salesforce customers to use Facebook for functions like viral marketing and employee recruitment.
Software and services vendor Appirio is releasing the Referral Management Solution, a set of technologies that enable Salesforce customers to use Facebook for functions like viral marketing and employee recruitment.
Combining Clouds: Appirio's ReferMyFriends App Deftly Links Facebook To Salesforce
TechCrunchIT
ReferMyFriends essentially uses Facebook as a front-end for Salesforce. It allows a company's employees, associates, or even customers to refer their friends on Facebook for open job positions or marketing campaigns.
ReferMyFriends essentially uses Facebook as a front-end for Salesforce. It allows a company's employees, associates, or even customers to refer their friends on Facebook for open job positions or marketing campaigns.
Facebook 'Friend' Information Leads To New Employees
MediaPost
Appirio Referral Management Solution, released today, lets recruiters and marketers locate new employees, raise buzz for campaigns and create closer relationships with customers, according to Ryan Nichols, VP of product management and marketing at San Mateo, Calif.-based Appirio.
Appirio Referral Management Solution, released today, lets recruiters and marketers locate new employees, raise buzz for campaigns and create closer relationships with customers, according to Ryan Nichols, VP of product management and marketing at San Mateo, Calif.-based Appirio.
Appirio helps companies reach your Facebook friends
The Industry Standard
Appirio, a startup that works to connect the various internet "clouds," plans to make Facebook more business-y with a new referral management system that will help companies recruit workers, and market and sell products on the social networking site.
Appirio, a startup that works to connect the various internet "clouds," plans to make Facebook more business-y with a new referral management system that will help companies recruit workers, and market and sell products on the social networking site.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Cloud Computing: The Ultimate Recession Technology
bMighty.com
"This year cloud computing made the leap from an interesting proposition to a viable option for even the largest of enterprises. In 2009 it becomes mandatory."
"This year cloud computing made the leap from an interesting proposition to a viable option for even the largest of enterprises. In 2009 it becomes mandatory."
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Starbucks Taps Salesforce's Sites Technology for Campaign
PC World
Along with Salesforce partner Appirio, Starbucks built the campaign's Web site in just four weeks, said Chris Bruzzo, vice president of digital strategy and content for Starbucks. The company also simultaneously launched a Facebook application for the campaign.
Along with Salesforce partner Appirio, Starbucks built the campaign's Web site in just four weeks, said Chris Bruzzo, vice president of digital strategy and content for Starbucks. The company also simultaneously launched a Facebook application for the campaign.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Salesforce.com Powers Starbucks Campaign to Mobilize Americans in National Service
Salesforce.com
Interactive "I'm In!" website implemented by Appirio in less than four weeks using Force.com Sites demonstrates the power and flexibility of the Force.com platform.
Interactive "I'm In!" website implemented by Appirio in less than four weeks using Force.com Sites demonstrates the power and flexibility of the Force.com platform.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Google Apps Shows Some Commercial Clout With A Reseller Program
Forrester Research
Ted Schadler, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester, provides his insight on the recently announced Google Apps reseller program.
Ted Schadler, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester, provides his insight on the recently announced Google Apps reseller program.
Google endorses the cloud channel
ZDNet
"With the launch of its Authorized Reseller program today, Google publicly acknowledges something that's been privately evident for some time: most all its significant enterprise wins for Google Apps wouldn't have happened without partners to champion and manage the implementation (another SaaS partner myth debunked)."
"With the launch of its Authorized Reseller program today, Google publicly acknowledges something that's been privately evident for some time: most all its significant enterprise wins for Google Apps wouldn't have happened without partners to champion and manage the implementation (another SaaS partner myth debunked)."
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Sell Google Apps through Google's reseller program
VentureBeat
"The program already launched in pilot mode with more than 50 resellers -- the name most familiar to VentureBeat readers is probably Appirio, the Sequoia-backed company that connects different cloud computing platforms."
"The program already launched in pilot mode with more than 50 resellers -- the name most familiar to VentureBeat readers is probably Appirio, the Sequoia-backed company that connects different cloud computing platforms."
Friday, January 9, 2009
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