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GUEST OPINION: In business today, cloud marketplaces are essential platforms for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to expand their reach, streamline sales, and drive growth. In 2024, public cloud spending in Australia is projected to hit A$23.2 billion, marking a 19.3% rise from the previous year. However, simply listing a product on a marketplace does not guarantee success.

GUEST OPINION: With cloud computing continuing to grow, a new trend has emerged – serverless computing. This innovative approach to computing eliminates the need to manage physical servers and allows businesses to focus on building and deploying applications, rather than worrying about infrastructure.

GUEST OPINION: According to the World Economic Forum, if brought to scale, digital technologies could reduce emissions 20% by 2050 in the three highest-emitting sectors: energy, materials, and mobility.

GUEST OPINION: Just over a decade ago, the idea of having a subscription for your exercise bike would have been extraordinary. Today, there are subscriptions for just about anything from streaming services for your favourite TV shows or music to toilet paper, wine, beer or software tools. The buying experience has evolved from a one-time transaction to a dynamic exchange with subscriptions that allow products and services to grow with you.

GUEST OPINION: After a few false starts, Microsoft has started to transition its approach with service provider partners, retiring the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Commerce Platform and introducing the New Commerce Experience (NCE).

GUEST OPINION: As demand for artificial intelligence tools and other software applications continues to grow, the global independent software vendor (ISV) market is booming. It’s expected to increase at an average annual rate of 14% from 2022 to 2027. Small and medium-sized ISVs are striving to grab a piece of this market by branching out into the digital marketplace, but they are playing catch-up.