Microsoft’s Azure Strategy Is “Two Platforms Plus Infrastructure” (1 of 2) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)

Microsoft’s Azure strategy is to provide infrastructure and two platforms: Azure App Service and Azure Functions. Azure App Service is a fully managed platform that makes it easy to deploy and scale web applications. Azure Functions is a serverless platform that makes it easy to run code in response to events. These platforms can be used to build scalable and reliable cloud applications.

Why Most Incumbents Should Forget About Platforms and Build Consumption Ecosystems (Tech Strategy – Podcast 144)

In this episode of the Tech Strategy podcast, Jeff Towson discusses why most incumbents should forget about platforms and build consumption ecosystems. He explains how consumption ecosystems are different from platforms and how they can help companies create more value for their customers. Towson also talks about the potential benefits and risks of consumption ecosystems and how companies can prepare for their impact.

Snowflake, Confluent and 4 Types of Coordination Platforms (Tech Strategy – Podcast 112)

In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson discusses the four types of coordination platforms: communication, data intelligence, team projects, and operational automation. He also talks about Snowflake and Confluent, two companies that are leading the way in the data intelligence space. Towson argues that coordination platforms are becoming increasingly important in the digital economy, as they help businesses to collaborate more effectively and efficiently.