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Comprehensive product analysis of leading cloud platforms
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Product Research & Development
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
The Challenge
The client, a leading devices and services company, was looking to understand the features and capabilities of IBM’s Bluemix and GE Predix offerings. These platforms offer cloud-based development and application scaling or infrastructure management for deploying and managing apps in the cloud. They also offer a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that virtualizes applications through a combination of open source software and hardware. The client wanted a comprehensive analysis of these offerings, covering details such as overview, the target companies for these solutions, positioning of these solutions, pricing model, community/ analyst feedbacks, etc.
About The Customer
The customer is a leading devices and services company operating in the Information Technology industry. They are a large-scale enterprise with a global presence. The company is involved in the development and provision of various IT solutions and services. They are interested in understanding the features and capabilities of leading cloud platforms, specifically IBM’s Bluemix and GE Predix. The company aims to leverage these platforms for cloud-based development and application scaling or infrastructure management for deploying and managing apps in the cloud.
The Solution
Blueocean Market Intelligence was engaged to prepare a comprehensive analysis of IBM’s Bluemix and GE Predix offerings. The research was spread over four weeks and implemented a 360-Degree Discovery Approach. The research began with an understanding of the features and capabilities of IBM Bluemix and GE Predix. It provided details on target groups, business models, pricing, partners, challenges, and market reactions. It also highlighted the details regarding IBM’s announcement of the IoT Services Foundation. For GE Predix, the study provided details on its overview, key components, and market information. It also analyzed the impact of its industrial internet initiative details such as applications, data loop, opportunities, and benefits.
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