December 2006

Dear name,

zeroCode goes DIYO

We recently unveiled a completely-online version of zeroCode, bringing tech-savvy business-people a way to create and deliver large, scalable web-based applications without writing a line of code. Do-It-Yourself-Online, or DIYO. Now, people closest to a business challenge can create a solution in just a few clicks. And people with strong technical skills can now deliver apps in a fraction of the time it takes with an IDE. A SaaS for building SaaS, so to speak. Take it for a spin, tell us what you think.

Software As A Service (SaaS) for SMBs

The SaaS (software as a service) market is growing. No longer the preserve of enterprise-level businesses, it is now grabbing the attention of SMB (Small and Medium Businesses) customers. According to the research firm IDC, SMBs will become the most frequent buyers of SaaS.

SaaS is attractive to resource-challenged SMBs, because it allows cost-conscious managers to control their destinies without requiring IT staff to support their needs. Here (PDF, 70 KB) is a white-paper we wrote recently on SaaS and what it brings to SMB customers.


Apps On Tap

The use of on-demand software is growing in SMBs motivated by the combination of financial constraints and business needs. The use of on-demand software, however, comes with inherent risks. Companies should evaluate the total cost of ownership and select an on-demand provider with a proven future outlook. Here is a detailed look at SaaS offerings, their advantages and issues.
 

         
   

CEO Speaks

Greetings!

There is no doubt that software as a service is becoming a driving force in the industry. Customer adoption is expected to explode over the next few years, as more customers experience the advantages of the Business Internet and software built specifically for it. IDC says that worldwide spending on SaaS increased by 39 percent last year and will top $10 billion by 2009. And Saugatuck says that SMBs are twice as likely to commit business-critical operations to software-as-a-service (SaaS) than large companies - after all, it not only saves money, it helps SMBs best larger companies in leveraging emerging technologies.

In that context, PK4 recently unveiled an online version of zeroCode™, our award-winning software delivery framework for tech-savvy businesspeople. Pretty much anyone can now create, deploy and extend complex, scalable web-based business applications. zeroCode is available as a subscription service in monthly, quarterly and annual plans for one to many designers. So now, you can truly deliver on the mantra of "Think Big, Start Small, Deliver Quickly". And all that with no programming.

Look forward to seeing you soon at www.zeroCode.com. And Merry Christmas!

Narasimhan (Kishore) Mandyam

   
         
         
    Yes, they actually said that!    
    "This document describes the usage and input syntax of the Unix Vax-11 assembler "As". "As" is designed for assembling code produced by the "C" compiler; certain concessions have been made to handle code written directly by people, but in general little sympathy has been extended."

Berkeley Vax/Unix Assembler Reference Manual (1983)

   


 

zeroCode available online - only $250 a month!

 

 
   

Case Study 

With annual revenues of $20 billion, our customer is a premier global provider of transportation and supply-chain management services. The company offers integrated business solutions through a network of subsidiaries that operate independently.

Business analysts and managers felt the need for a platform that would help them build applications on their own, without depending on IT. Speed and robustness were the key features that they were looking for, with the requirement that only basic technical skills were to be used.

zeroCode was the perfect fit for their needs, as it was available as an online subscription and suited their technical requirements in terms of scalability and reliability.

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