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Summary: Very good content ... but not printable
Review: I've been reading the digital version of this book. I consider the content good, but the fact of havig to read it on my pc, because isn't printable, is a real Pain.. why not? I bought it anyway !! Think in your foreseas readers for God's sake!!
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Summary: Very good content ... but not printable
Review: I've been reading the digital version of this book. I consider the content good, but the fact of havig to read it on my pc, because isn't printable, is a real Pain.. why not? I bought it anyway !! Think in your foreseas readers for God's sake!!
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Summary: Good info - did this guy have an editor
Review: Lots of great information - presentation is a little rough - this reads like a great 1st or 2nd draft - I still recommend.
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Summary: The best of the breed
Review: Michael Cusumano knows what he is talking about. Business books are a dime a dozen but Cusumano's works on software and business come rich with experience and insights. Like so much of high technology, it's not about what technology exists, it's about applying existing technology in innovative ways that change society and build a profit. Do not miss this book!
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Summary: An essential contribution by a leading expert
Review: Michael Cusumano's work has always been original and provoking. This new book provides a comprehensive and stimulating vision of the software business. Michael is one of the few persons who has really and personally studied software companies and market dynamics. His contribution is extremely important for software engineers and software managers who want to understand the critical challenges of "doing software".I plan to adopt it as a textbook for the graduate course on software engineering economics I teach at Politecnico di Milano (Italy).
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Summary: Thinking of starting a software business? Read this.
Review: This book is an excellent introduction to the nature of software business based on the first-hand experience of the author during the last two decades.
Before I discuss what this book is about, I'll briefly mention what it's not about. In this book you won't find overly simplified "Dos and Don'ts", "ten easy steps to start your business" or readymade solutions. Instead, Cusumano delivers a very sobering insider's perspective on the birth, evolution, -and sometimes- death of software start-ups. His personal involvement with many of the companies discussed in the book provides a very fresh and unique perspective.
The contents of the book cover not only different types of software business, but also different geographical areas (e.g., U.S., Europe, Japan, India and others), enabling the reader to explore different segments of the market with a global perspective.
His discussion on business strategies for software companies and the three broad business models (product, service, and hybrid) is concise and well-written. He gives many real-life examples demonstrating the central concepts of the book, which helps a lot with grasping these concepts and adds credibility to his arguments.
Since this is a very complex and rich topic, there are no groundbraking conclusions at the end of the book. You may even have more questions about software business than you had before you started reading this book. However, you will have some good answers, a solid framework for testing and developing your ideas, and a better understanding of the business aspects of software. You will also find a wealth of properly referenced information that can be used to develop your business plan.
I have been looking for a good book on starting a software business and developing a business strategy for quite some time. This book is by far the best one I have found so far, I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Good strategy book about software business
Review: This is the best book so far I have read about software business and strategy. The author answers many questions on my mind about the software business strategy and development, for example, the healthy balance of a software company¡¦s revenue between products and services. I also found this book is very practical. Highly recommend this book.
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