Just an idea.
How about selling a stripped down ARServer that only can run one
application.
The server would be open to all users (no licenses) for that one
application. (BMC would not get license revenue per user) -- however they
would get revenue for the server license -- and they would grow their
partner channel and the platform presence.
That server would only exist for "registered/approved" applications. So - if
somebody wants a generic ARServer for their own internal app -- they would
buy a normal ARServer and user licenses.
-John
On 9/21/07, Bradford Bingel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> ** If anyone in Remedy-land is listening, it once again sounds like it's
> time re-evaluate current marketing strategies and reconsider re-focusing
> attention on the AR System as a workflow-centric development platform, from
> which a multitude of applications can be developed.
>
> <soapbox> Perhaps it's even time to reconsider offering a "developer's
> pack" -- a fully functional AR System server with a single user license,
> free to interested partners, so that they may create even more AR-based
> applications. (You know, things like conference room reservation systems,
> equipment checkout/checkin solutions, new hire processing, time and expense
> reporting, and new customer provisioning solutions.) After all, where's the
> risk in encouraging the talented and imaginative Remedy community to create
> even *more* reasons to continue using AR System? </soapbox>
>
> -- Bing
>
> Bradford Bingel ("Bing")
> ITM3 California
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> *Sent:* Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:55 AM
> *To:* arslist@ARSLIST.ORG
> *Subject:* Re: IBM MRO?
>
> **
> Interestingly enough - we have had a number of calls in the last couple
> months from companies that have both MRO and Remedy to see if our Service
> Catalog product will front end MRO. (Which it will).
>
> However - will MRO take over Remedy? By that I am assuming the question is
> 'will MRO take over Asset Mgmt in Remedy - and then grow to take over ITSM'.
>
>
> Maybe.
>
> If BMC continues to put all its energy in ITSM - then MRO has a chance --
> as ITIL is a commoditizer (IMHO). IBM will come in with a swap Remedy out
> and replace with MRO story.
>
> My opinion is that BMC would be wise to leverage the "fanatics" of the AR
> engine - and start expanding beyond ITSM. In doing so - the swap out Remedy
> story becomes less likely as MRO will not be able to do all the things that
> Remedy is doing for a company (HR,Marketing, Sales, Facilities, etc...). The
> IBM/MRO story would basically only be able to replace a portion of the
> system -- the company would have to maintain the Remedy engine for the other
> functions.
>
> So - the company won't be able to get rid of Remedy completely --
> therefore adopting something like MRO will only complicate the environment
> -- which is counter to what most companies are looking to do.
>
> BMC would be wise to look at Salesforce.com - with its Appforce --
> basically - Salesforce was a CRM/Sales app -- it is becoming a platform.
> Remedy is going the other direction -- it was a platform and is becoming an
> application. SAP is now a platform. Oracle is moving to Fusion. etc.....
>
> The leaders are moving to platforms - I think having a platform is a
> better long term strategy.
>
> I agree with Scott -- I think the IBM/MRO move was a direct jab at BMC.
> Will it be a knockout -- or will BMC come slamming back?
>
>
> -John
>
>
>
> On 9/20/07, Mary Dollus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All...
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the IBM MRO product? Is
> > it
> > the opinion that this product will overtake the market share that Remedy
> > currently holds?
> >
> > Just curious to see what if any buzz is out there about the product.
> >
> > Thanks!!
> > Mary
> >
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