Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Subscribe now Cloud Giants Report Q3 ‘23 Not a great signal for software this week from the Cloud Giants (AWS, Azure and Google Cloud)…After Q2 (3 months ago), the tone from the Cloud Giants around optimizations was largely: optimizations have started to ease, and net new workloads have picked up. Staggering scale already.

Cost optimization & reporting 152

Cost optimization & reporting Cloud Azure AWS 152

SaaStr

OCTOBER 13, 2022

ChartMogul is an analytics platform to help you run your subscription business. Our mission is to build powerful and secure cloud software for subscription businesses of all sizes, with a strong emphasis on good design and ease of use.

GCP(Google Cloud Platform) 194

GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Azure AWS Enterprise readiness 194

OpenView Labs

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This is why we’re seeing more and more SaaS companies—Datadog, Twilio, AWS, Snowflake, and Stripe, to name a few—find success with product led growth paired with usage-based pricing. But growing with a usage-model is not as straightforward as traditional subscription SaaS. Then they tell their boss what to buy. Land-and-expand is real.

Scale 98

Scale Pricing Scaling AWS 98

Blulogix

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A collection of recorded webinars and videos on Software-as-a-Service and Subscription Management Webinars & Videos Key 1: Comprehensive Data Integration The foundation of successful usage-based billing automation for MSPs lies in comprehensive data integration. Generate immediate invoices. Calculate charges in real time.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Management Azure AWS 52

Blulogix

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Traditional pricing models, such as fixed subscriptions and one-time purchases, no longer align with the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of this sector. Subscription Billing The Evolution of Pricing Models in the Technology Industry The technology industry has undergone significant transformations in recent years.

Technology 52

Technology Pricing Payment Features Subscription 52

Clouded Judgement

MARCH 22, 2024

.” Let’s look at consumption revenue - this is also not technically recurring! It’s probably better described as re-occurring vs recurring. This is why the consumption players (Snowflake, Mongo, Confluent, Azure, AWS, etc) so more variability in the macro slowdown.

AI 183

AI Revenue Cloud Technical Advisors 183

SaaStr

AUGUST 2, 2019

There aren’t that many things of true scale, that are strategic, that Salesforce could buy at this stage. Tableau was at >$900m in recurring revenue … growing 41% (!). And subscriptions were growing 115%. Tableau Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results. That’s not Twilio growth, but it’s awfully strong.

AWS 131

AWS Acquisition Cloud Subscription 131

Chart Mogul

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Decision-makers still rely on ChartMogul charts and segments to analyze our subscription data, but as we started collecting a lot more different types of data from a lot more sources, we needed a sustainable data management plan for our growing team. Selecting a data warehouse was one of the first big decisions for the newly formed team.

Engineering 52

Engineering K8S orchestration (Kubernetes) Data AWS 52

CloudGeometry

JANUARY 15, 2022

There are at least three foundational dimensions that translate your business assumptions into critical technical solution inputs: User Model Monetization Measurement In this blog series, we explore how these three dimensions figure into key technical recommendations which enable scale in pursuit of SaaS business growth.

Well Architected Framework 130

Well Architected Framework DevOps as a Service AWS Traceability 130

The Angel VC

MAY 12, 2018

We generate over 90% of our revenue from self-serve channels — users who purchase a subscription through our app or website. Salesforce.com generates a similar (actually, even higher) amount of revenue per employee, but the company is almost twice as old and has much bigger scale, so you’d expect them to be more efficient.

AWS 187

AWS Scale Subscription Payment Features 187

CloudGeometry

MARCH 3, 2022

In this blog series, we explore how these three dimensions figure into key technical recommendations which enable scale in pursuit of SaaS business growth. It’s easy to get lost in the noise of “SaaS monetization makes the world go round,” “Subscriptions mean printing money,” and other hype.

Well Architected Framework 130

Well Architected Framework VPCs (Virtual Private Cloud) SaaS Cloud 130

How To Buy Saas

MAY 15, 2024

Cloud computing services provide on-demand solutions and IT resources to companies via the Internet with pay-as-you-go or subscription-based pricing models. This may include infrastructural support like storage, security, network equipment, and data centers, as well as comprehensive applications built to perform specific tasks.

DevOps as a Service 52

DevOps as a Service Marketplace as a Service Cloud SaaS 52

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The scale is extraordinary. The wave of SaaS companies that built themselves on the likes of AWS and Azure have reinforced the pre-eminence of cloud computing. The wave of SaaS companies that built themselves on the likes of AWS and Azure have reinforced the pre-eminence of cloud computing. There are about 3.2

Payment Solutions 259

Payment Solutions Payment Methods Software SaaS Payments 259

SaaStr

MAY 15, 2024

In this week’s Workshop Wednesday, RevenueCat CEO Jacob Eiting and Growth Advocate David Barnard share their annual State of Subscription Apps report with us. So, let’s look at the state of subscription apps and how B2B SaaS can learn from it. Churn is much higher on consumer subscriptions, but you have higher expansion revenue.

Subscription 265

Subscription Payment Features B2B Mobile 265

Frontegg

MAY 27, 2021

Product-Led Growth (PLG) is a consumer-centric scaling, conversion, and retention philosophy that uses the product itself as the primary growth driver. Founded : 2011 Known customers: Facebook, IBM, Microsoft, AWS, Unity, Udemy, Shopify Price starts at: $38/month per user. #2 Best For: Subscription Management, Billing.

Payment Solutions 98

Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Payments Scale 98

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

So how can you leverage that product’s success to obtain the valuation and funding you need to scale? Everyone’s always like, “how did you guys scale so quickly,” and like, everyone loves this product. That’s a lot of money, especially at this scale. I didn’t have a hard job to do. Higher multiples.

Investment 100

Investment Underperforming Technical Team Sales Hiring Software Review 100

OpenView Labs

JUNE 16, 2021

or hybrid (upfront subscription fee, and then a usage-based charge), this billing strategy is a hot topic. The shift from pure subscription to usage-based pricing is nearly as complex as going from on-premise to SaaS. When Should You Choose a Consumption-Based Model Over a Subscription-Based Model? Moving to usage-based pricing.

Pricing 64

Pricing Scale Forecasting AWS 64

BetterCloud

JANUARY 8, 2021

Achieving RBAC at scale. Achieving RBAC at scale. Scale becomes an additional challenge when managing user lifecycles across an entire digital workplace with tens or hundreds of SaaS apps. Allow a DBA group to manage SQL databases in a subscription. In AWS, these attributes are called tags.

Azure 52

Azure AWS Scale Technical Review 52

OpenView Labs

MARCH 16, 2021

But the shift from pure subscription to usage-based pricing is nearly as complex as going from on-premise to SaaS. Flexible: Customers should be able to choose and pay for their exact scope of usage, starting small and scaling as they mature. In a usage-based model, forecasting isn’t as visible as in a pure subscription model.

Pricing 52

Pricing Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 52

OPEXEngine

OCTOBER 17, 2019

SaaS vendors delivering subscriptions as well as professional services typically have gross margins between 60-70%. In a recurring revenue business, the more you can increase gross margin over time, the more revenue dollars you retain per customer.

Scale 40

Scale SaaS AWS Revenue 40

Chargify

AUGUST 17, 2020

Backed by an army of developers, data engineers, and finance professionals, this events-based billing model allowed these large companies to directly link the value that their services provided with the cost presented on a customer’s invoice. How AWS Does It. What Amazon Web Services and Twilio Get Right.

AWS 98

AWS Payment Services SaaS Payments Payments 98

ChurnZero

MARCH 31, 2022

A: First, you need to separate subscription cost of goods (COGS) from overall COGS. tech ops, AWS, technical support). First, how would you rate your CSM on a scale of 1-10 on both effectiveness and relationship (so they can say “we like Joe but he’s not effective,” in effect)?

Customer Success 98

Customer Success Metrics Technical Review Scale 98

ProfitWell

MAY 12, 2020

Some SaaS products allow the user to download the application, but require an internet connection to confirm their subscription for it to operate. Openshift — Like Google's offering, Red Hat's Openshift can use all the development tools that developers need while providing automatic scaling and deployment of applications created with them.

Cloud 59

Cloud Azure SaaS Underperforming Technical Team 59

SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

With the advent of SaaS (software as a service), enterprises can now access cloud software solutions, making scaling much faster and easier. SaaS and the Cloud Let Enterprises Scale Faster. If you are an enterprise, the ability to scale quickly is crucial. Scaling is a fundamental part of business, but it is not easy.

Scale 10

Scale Cloud Enterprise Scaling 10

User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

Quickbooks and Xero are accounting SaaS products that help you send invoices, track expenses, and process payroll. Software as a Service (SaaS): SaaS providers have ready-to-use software applications over the internet on a subscription basis. You don’t handle maintenance or updates. What are the benefits of the SaaS model?

SaaS Payments 104

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 104

OPEXEngine

JUNE 29, 2020

Some companies choose to look at total revenue, but if you offer one-time services on top of monthly subscriptions, then looking at monthly recurring revenue will give you a more accurate picture. Now, there are various ways of measuring your growth rate, but one of the most straightforward methods is to use your MRR growth.

Benchmarks 52

Benchmarks SaaS Sales Hiring Scale 52

OpenView Labs

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Scale reveals the depths of operational leverage. The bigger you scale, the higher the chances of working directly with the monopolizer. For example, when coming to a cloud vendor, deciding to be vendor agnostic at the time of product design ensures you aren’t tied down to AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

Scale 52

Scale Payment Methods Payment Services Systems Review 52

SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Apply here: [link] Role: Customer Success Manager WA / SA Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia (Hybrid) Organization: Ingram Micro Cloud As a Customer Success Manager, you will serve as the cloud business expert and main point of contact for all Ingram Micro Cloud vendor offerings, such as Microsoft, AWS and more.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Scale AWS Cloud 19

ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

An automatic subscription renewal charge for a subscription you’re no longer using or that you don't even remember signing up for. Even worse, you go to cancel your subscription, only to discover it's nearly impossible. What is a subscription renewal? Shipping the product to customers (for ecommerce subscriptions).

Payment Features 49

Payment Features Subscription Payment Methods Merchant Services 49

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I saw we had the opportunity to do that in London and to do something that will be new for Facebook, in the same way that AWS was a new business model and product line for Amazon and a bet that paid off very well. The shift to mobile, the shift to subscriptions – especially with our gaming partners – was very similar.

Scale 151

Scale Marketplace as a Service Mobile Sales Hiring 151

SmartKarrot

JANUARY 11, 2023

The pie tastes awful. Lack of success means the customer may cancel their subscription. To see how SmartKarrot helps B2B companies streamline and scale customer success, Request a Demo. Similarly, let’s consider the pie. Imagine you have served your friends or family a slice. They have a look of expectation on their faces.

Entertainment 19

Entertainment AWS B2B Customer Success 19

Chargify

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Over the last decade, recurring revenue has emerged as the preferred model for businesses moving beyond transactional commerce. While the first generation of recurring revenue was defined by simple subscriptions—think Netflix’s original “one-size-fits-all” $7.99 From Static Subscriptions To The Relationship Economy.

Subscription 75

Subscription Payment Features AWS Scale 75

Sylvia Ng

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Proven ability to scale a start-up from the ground up. Experience scaling and improving performance on evolving software and web applications. Previous experience scaling a social media account to impressive numbers. Prior experience with building architectural patterns for large, high-scale web applications.

Engineering 74

Engineering Growth Hacking Scale Social Media 74

SmartKarrot

JANUARY 18, 2021

They are: Scaling Customer Lifetime Value. And to look further, their subcategories are the below ones: Scaling Increase number of customers Diversify products Lower customer acquisition cost Optimize online performance. For any business to grow, it has to scale its operations to reach more customers.

Customer Lifetime Value 10

Customer Lifetime Value Scale SaaS Acquisition 10

Chart Mogul

JULY 18, 2023

This way we managed to: Context ChartMogul receives millions of webhooks from various billing systems daily, normalizes and stores them in aggregated tables, and then presents subscription analytics as metrics and charts. A few years ago, ChartMogul was in hyper growth, which increased the volume of processed and stored data.

AWS Database Migration 52

AWS Database Migration AWS Data Software Review 52

SaaStr

APRIL 30, 2022

So growth of the kind of subscription, eCommerce industry has been over 100% year on year for the past five years, according to McKinsey. Customer success teams are basically about building at scale this self-serve engine. That’s typically the AWS model, depending on how much space you take, service space, you will pay more.

SaaS Payments 237

SaaS Payments Metrics Payment Methods Scale 237

How To Buy Saas

APRIL 25, 2024

Platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), launched in 2006, offered scalable infrastructure that could handle growth without performance issues, revolutionizing IT operations. To evaluate these benefits, a soft launch in 2024 will allow us to observe the system’s impact without full-scale implementation. Mobile-friendly design.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence AI Trends Machine Learning 52