Tom Tunguz

APRIL 6, 2023

Layer : application, platform, or infrastructure? In the cloud, AWS, Azure, & GCP have created about as much market cap as all the top 100 B2B & B2C publics built on cloud (Netflix, ServiceNow, AirBnb, etc). Usage & distribution, like in classical SaaS, are likely the most sustainable & repeatable.

Generative AI 228

Generative AI AI GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Startup 228

Clouded Judgement

MAY 3, 2024

We now have results from the three hypersclaers (AWS / Azure / GCP). Quarterly Reports Summary Top 10 EV / NTM Revenue Multiples Top 10 Weekly Share Price Movement Update on Multiples SaaS businesses are generally valued on a multiple of their revenue - in most cases the projected revenue for the next 12 months.

Cost optimization & reporting 190

Cost optimization & reporting Cloud Software AWS 190

Clouded Judgement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Microsoft launched Azure in 2010, and Google launched GCP to the public in 2011 (they launched a preview of Google App Engine in 2008, but made it publicly available in 2011). The promise of SaaS is that growth in the early years leads to profits in the mature years.

Cloud 176

Cloud GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AWS Azure 176

Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 2, 2024

Cloud Giants Report Q2 We also got the Q2 quarters from AWS / Azure / GCP this week! Quarterly Reports Summary Top 10 EV / NTM Revenue Multiples Top 10 Weekly Share Price Movement Update on Multiples SaaS businesses are generally valued on a multiple of their revenue - in most cases the projected revenue for the next 12 months.

Cloud 157

Cloud Azure GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AWS 157

Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Hyperscalers Report Quarterly Earnings This week we saw AWS (Amazon), GCP (Google) and Azure (Microsoft) report earnings. At the same time, Azure came in below expectations. Azure called out an incremental $800m of costs expected throughout the year (they just finished their Fiscal Q1).

Cloud 130

Cloud Azure AWS Cost optimization & reporting 130

Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 4, 2023

You can see more detail about their net new ARR added each quarter below Azure Growth came in at 27%, and guided to 25-26% growth for Q3. That means we very well could see 27% be the bottom for them as well (assuming they beat their guidance). The promise of SaaS is that growth in the early years leads to profits in the mature years.

Cloud 130

Cloud Azure AWS Cost optimization & reporting 130

Clouded Judgement

MAY 10, 2024

All 3 (AWS, Azure, GCP) saw positive reacceleration Quarterly Reports Summary Top 10 EV / NTM Revenue Multiples Top 10 Weekly Share Price Movement Update on Multiples SaaS businesses are generally valued on a multiple of their revenue - in most cases the projected revenue for the next 12 months.

Cloud 167

Cloud Software GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Azure 167

Clouded Judgement

APRIL 21, 2023

Next week we get all 3 hyperscalers reporting (AWS from Amazon, Azure from Microsoft, and GCP from Google). Let’s double click on Azure. The promise of SaaS is that growth in the early years leads to profits in the mature years. Q1 Earnings Season We’re on the eve of Q1 earning season.

Cloud 130

Cloud Azure AWS GCP(Google Cloud Platform) 130

Clouded Judgement

MAY 31, 2024

This can lead to an airpocket of valuation as companies transition to a different primary valuation metric Outside of the hypserscalers (Azure, AWS, GCP) who have uniquely benefited from AI revenue (mainly selling compute), everyone else has largely struggled. Coming in to Q1 there was broader optimism. Q4’s were generally good!

Cloud 184

Cloud Software GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AI 184

Clouded Judgement

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP as companies look for cloud GPUs who aren’t building out their own data centers) Infra (Data layer, orchestration, monitoring, ops, etc) Durable Applications We’ve clearly well underway of the first 3 layers monetizing. Revenue multiples are a shorthand valuation framework.

Cloud 190

Cloud Artificial Intelligence GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AI 190

Clouded Judgement

JULY 28, 2023

AI = Data + Compute I’ll continue beating this drum, but we got two great quotes from Azure and AWS this week. Satya at Microsoft said “Every AI app starts with data and having a comprehensive data and analytics platform is more important than ever.” ” Data is more important than ever! AWS reports next week.

Cloud 130

Cloud Azure AWS GCP(Google Cloud Platform) 130

CloudGeometry

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

2020 left no doubt: the growth of cloud computing is firmly grounded in the SaaS business model. Investors like Bessemer have bet and made billions on the SaaS trajectory. Done right, multi-tenancy through tenant isolation delivers benefits to both you as a SaaS vendor and to your customers. Let’s take a closer look.

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Well Architected Framework SaaS AWS Construction 130

Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 11, 2023

If next quarter we get similar commentary that Azure gave us this quarter (“still a couple quarters away” without any specific guidance), then we may see market loose a little patience. The hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP) are seeing some uptick, but this is largely from selling compute (ie cloud GPUs).

Cloud 130

Cloud Trends Azure GCP(Google Cloud Platform) 130

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Site24x7 supports Ruby, Java, PHP,NET, Node.js, and mobile platforms for apps. The tool also monitors Windows, Linux, Docker, VMware, FreeBSD, GCP, and Azure for servers. They do not post their prices online, but you can tour the platform and call for a customized quote from their website. #7

DevOps as a Service 145

DevOps as a Service Software Review GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Systems Review 145

Audacix

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

When you should conduct SaaS pentests / mobile app pentests to solidify your security posture. How to protect your cloud console with GCP/Azure/ AWS cloud console pentests. How to make your software or SaaS enterprise-ready so that you can sell more to larger B2B customers. Would that be helpful?

Software Development 52

Software Development GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Development Software 52

How To Buy Saas

MAY 15, 2024

There are various Cloud service models to choose from, like IaaS PaaS SaaS, and you may get confused while making a decision. Don’t worry; in this blog, we will help you know everything about the different cloud computing models like IaaS PaaS SaaS to decide which one will be best for your business. Therefore, keep reading!

DevOps as a Service 52

DevOps as a Service Marketplace as a Service Cloud SaaS 52

Audacix

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Table Of Contents SaaS cloud security tools and SaaS providers act as a constructive bridge for cloud infrastructure and application protection. However, the path to SaaS cloud security can be challenging. Opting for cloud security as a service from the best SaaS provider and shifting left is the way to move forward.

Outsourcing Services 52

Outsourcing Services Cloud Outsourced Development Software Review 52

Audacix

JULY 28, 2022

Book My Discovery Call But my web app is hosted on AWS/Azure/Google Cloud and they look after my security You’re not completely wrong, because to an extent these hosting platforms do provide a level of security. These massive cloud hosting platforms typically offer protections against large-scale DDOS attacks and the like.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity AWS Underperforming Technical Team Scale 52

User Pilot

JULY 28, 2024

For a better understanding of this role, let’s break down the core responsibilities of a data scientist working in a SaaS company, for example: 1. Data acquisition and engineering: Data Extraction : SaaS products generate a ton of user data. Churn Prediction : Customer churn is a major concern for SaaS companies.

Data 52

Data Technical Review Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence 52

User Pilot

JULY 14, 2024

Bonus points : Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). For a better understanding of this role, let’s break down the core responsibilities of a data scientist working in a SaaS company, for example: 1. Data acquisition and engineering: Data Extraction : SaaS products generate a ton of user data.

Data 52

Data Technical Review Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence 52

Audacix

MAY 11, 2023

Follow this easy process to include vulnerability assessment and management in your best-practice SaaS security program: Run vulnerability assessment scans every time you update a production or non-production environment. Great, Book My Demo How can software teams implement vulnerability management processes frictionlessly in their SDLC?

Underperforming Technical Team 52

Underperforming Technical Team Software Cloud Software Engineering 52

Audacix

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These automated SaaS security tools, ranging from open-source to professional-grade solutions, are integral in identifying vulnerabilities, assessing security risks, and protecting your web application from cyber attacks. AWS, Azure or GCP. Absolutely not!

Underperforming Technical Team 40

Underperforming Technical Team GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Mobile Cloud 40

Scytale

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Whether you’re using AWS, GCP, or MS Azure as your IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provider, hosting your data in the cloud doesnt automatically mean its secure. Without proper data security and cloud compliance measures, SaaS businesses risk security vulnerabilities , data breaches, and violation penalties.

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compliance Cloud Azure AWS 52

Scytale

APRIL 16, 2025

Whether youre dealing with sensitive user data, building a SaaS platform, aiming to get or stay compliant with ISO 27001 , SOC 2 , GDPR , or another key framework, or simply making sure your teams login info doesnt end up on the dark web, security for startups is a must. But theres one thing you really cant afford to ignore: security.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Startup Software Review GCP(Google Cloud Platform) 40