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The Billion-Dollar Journey: Microsoft’s SaaS Market Triumph in 2024🚀
The Billion-Dollar Journey: Microsoft’s SaaS Market Triumph in 2024🚀
Fabien B
November 08, 2024
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🗞️ HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY
I2024 has marked an unprecedented milestone in tech history as Microsoft’s SaaS revenue soared to $247.2 billion, a triumph that speaks to years of strategic transformation. Here’s a look at Microsoft’s journey from traditional software to SaaS giant and what it signifies for the future of technology.
A Look Back: The Boxed Software Era
In the 90s and early 2000s, Microsoft was synonymous with boxed software. CDs for Windows OS and Office suites were the norm, with users relying on physical media for installation. But as cloud computing emerged, Microsoft’s pivot began. The late 2000s saw the launch of Azure and Office 365, the first steps in Microsoft’s move from product-based to service-based offerings. Many doubted if Microsoft could thrive in a service-first world, but the results exceeded all expectations.
The SaaS Takeover: $247.2 Billion Revenue
By 2024, Microsoft has become a SaaS leader, reshaping the industry and its own business model. Anchored by Microsoft 365 and Azure, the company has leveraged strategic timing, integration, and relentless innovation. Microsoft 365 has evolved into an indispensable suite for global businesses, while Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform, continues to support enterprises of all sizes with an extensive array of cloud services.
What We Think
Microsoft’s journey from boxed software to a SaaS powerhouse underscores the potential of strategic reinvention. This evolution is a beacon for the tech world, underscoring the need for continuous innovation. As Microsoft looks to the future, it’s clear that the company is poised to keep leading the charge in SaaS.
⚡ LATEST IN TECH AND AI
CrowdStrike is set to acquire Adaptive Shield, a Tel Aviv-based startup led by ex-Proofpoint threat researcher Maor Bin, to strengthen identity and SaaS application security in hybrid cloud environments. This acquisition aims to enhance security by offering unified visibility and control across over 150 SaaS applications, mitigating risks associated with misconfigurations in human and non-human accounts as SaaS and AI adoption increases.
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Bengaluru-based SaaS provider Capillary Technologies is revisiting its initial public offering plans after deferring a previous attempt in 2021. The company, known for its customer engagement and loyalty software, aims to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore through this IPO, with plans to file draft papers in 2025. Backed by investors like Warburg Pincus and Peak XV Partners, Capillary has expanded significantly, closing FY24 with around $75 million in revenue and a stronger presence in the US and European markets.
💻 DEV RESOURCES
The TypeScript 5.3 beta introduces enhanced decorator support, giving developers more flexibility with metadata in classes and properties. This release also improves compilation speed, making it more efficient for large-scale projects and boosting developer productivity.
Next.js 13 has released stable support for React Server Components, allowing developers to render parts of their applications on the server seamlessly. This feature optimizes page load times and reduces client-side JavaScript, enhancing the user experience for dynamic web applications.
AWS CloudFormation now offers YAML code generation directly in the console, simplifying infrastructure-as-code setups. Adding drift detection alerts developers when resources deviate from configuration templates, providing more robust resource management.
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💡 AI Prompts and Productivity
Automate Product Recommendation Engines
○ Use AI to analyze customer browsing history, purchase behaviour, and preferences to suggest highly relevant products in real time.
○ Implement machine learning algorithms that personalize recommendations based on trending items and seasonal interests for enhanced engagement.
Streamline Financial Fraud Detection
○ Develop AI systems to detect unusual transactions and patterns in real time, helping to prevent potential fraud before it occurs.
○ Use machine learning models that improve over time, adapting to new fraud tactics to strengthen security for businesses and customers.
Enhance AI-Driven Resource Allocation
○ Use AI to assess project requirements and automatically allocate resources based on team availability, skill sets, and deadlines.
○ Implement a tool that predicts project bottlenecks and suggests proactive measures to ensure smooth and efficient project progress.
💸 WHO RAISED?
Discover startups who just raised funds.
AI-powered SaaS startup Pulse has secured $1.4 million in seed funding led by Endiya Partners, with contributions from founders of Zluri and Yellow.ai. Launched this year, Pulse aims to use the funds to strengthen its team and enhance its Agentic AI capabilities, a technology allowing the platform to analyze data and adapt independently. By centralizing customer feedback and automating insights, Pulse empowers product managers to align initiatives with customer needs, providing actionable intelligence for feature prioritization and competitive analysis. The startup is piloting with design partners and plans for a US market launch.
Pune-based SaaS startup Spry Therapeutics, specializing in software solutions for physical healthcare centers, has raised $15 million in funding, led by Flourish Ventures with contributions from Together Fund, Fidelity’s Eight Road Ventures, and F Prime Capital. This brings Spry's total equity to $25 million. The funds will support expansion into the U.S. healthcare market, where Spry aims to onboard more clients, with 105 clinics already using its platform. Spry’s software streamlines clinical management and insurance claim processing, addressing key needs for physical therapy providers in the U.S.
Delhi-based Enlog, specializing in AI-driven energy management and IoT solutions, has raised Rs 1.75 crore from Vinners, an angel investor group. Founded by Bharath Rankawat and Jharna Saha, Enlog provides solutions that optimize electricity usage and lower carbon footprints, with plans to expand into major Indian cities. With over 15,000 users, the startup has already managed 11,300 MWh of electricity and mitigated over 2,000 tons of emissions. Projected to reach Rs 12 crore in revenue by 2024, Enlog’s AI-powered solutions help businesses save on energy costs and enhance sustainability.
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