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ComputerWorld Interviews Lotus' Mitch Kapor (1985)

Computer Ads from the Past • 768 implied HN points • 26 Jan 26
🕹 Technology Services
  1. Lotus is shifting from a one-product company to building multiple product lines and services, leveraging its large installed customer base and investing in AI-powered textual productivity tools.
  2. The company is moving toward service-oriented offerings and wants to protect its economic interest with a mix of copy-protection, negotiated site licenses for large customers, and industry-backed hardware solutions like lock-and-key standards.
  3. Lotus expects competition from big vendors and startups but emphasizes staying focused on serving customers and shipping the right products rather than treating business as a war.

🧑‍🏫 Business Model

Compounding Quality • 432 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
💼 Business Services
  1. Understanding a company's business model is essential before investing.
  2. A simple and attractive business model is preferable for investments.
  3. Mastercard's business model revolves around transaction fees and providing payment services worldwide.
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Bring back the bosses!

A User's Guide to History • 255 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Services
  1. Politicians in the past like Plunkitt mixed philanthropy with smart politics to gain support.
  2. The approach of providing needed services in exchange for votes persisted for decades in American cities.
  3. A more practical approach to politics, focused on problem-solving and bettering lives, could be beneficial in modern public affairs.

Europe’s mission to the Moon

Europe in Space • 137 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🔬 Science Services
  1. European Space Agency is developing a sustainable human presence on the Moon with innovative concepts and technology.
  2. European startups like Spartan Space and ASI are contributing to the development of lunar habitats and outposts.
  3. Efforts by ESA and European companies in developing lunar landers, OTVs, training centers, and communication services are crucial for establishing a sustained presence on the Moon.

Energy-as-a-service

GEM Energy Analytics • 239 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Services
  1. Energy-as-a-service is a new way to think about energy. Instead of paying for the electricity you use, you would pay for the services it provides, like heating or lighting.
  2. Mini-grids in Africa show how flexible energy solutions can work. These small systems can innovate with different pricing models to meet local needs.
  3. Smart technology could make it easier for consumers to handle their energy use. If providers take care of the complexity, people could just enjoy reliable services without worrying about fluctuating prices.

Apple’s #2 Business Keeps Growing

CIRP - Apple Report • 98 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
💼 Business Services
  1. Apple's Services segment is growing faster than other segments like iPad, Mac, Wearables, Home, and Accessories.
  2. 60% of Apple customers pay for expanded iCloud storage, making it a popular service.
  3. Apple Music has the highest penetration among Apple's media services, showing strong competition in this sector.

Introducing React Native AI

Nader's Thoughts • 117 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Services
  1. React Native AI is a framework for building cross-platform mobile AI apps with various features like real-time responses, image processing, and pre-built chat UI components.
  2. React Native AI saves time by providing preconfigured components for handling tasks like LLM normalization, OpenAI Assistants, and theming/styling.
  3. To get started with React Native AI, run the command 'npx rn-ai' and configure environment variables based on the desired services to try out.

Easy Way to Build KQL Query Templates for Azure Services

Rod’s Blog • 79 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Services
  1. You can easily build KQL query templates for Azure services by using the Open Query option in the Azure portal.
  2. The Open Query option in Azure Resource Graph Explorer auto-builds a KQL query for the specific service you're accessing.
  3. Not all Azure services have the Open Query option, only those that utilize Azure Graph for information.

CarDom: the automobile subscriptions lurking in our dystopian driving future

Fight to Repair • 98 implied HN points • 22 Nov 22
💼 Business Services
  1. Automakers are increasingly offering subscription-based services for various features in cars, possibly resulting in consumers paying again for features already included in the purchase price.
  2. Legislators are starting to take action against automakers requiring subscriptions for features that are already installed in vehicles, but more efforts are needed to curb the trend of 'paywalling' car functionalities.
  3. As the future of car ownership might shift towards subscription-based models, there is a concern that almost every feature in a car could be put behind a paywall, prompting discussions on how to regulate and limit this practice.

Learning from the SaaSification of video games [Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jun 22
💰 Finance Services
  1. Different monetization plans can work successfully in the same industry if built around a good product.
  2. Companies should avoid rushing into monetization at the expense of a good product, as it can damage goodwill.
  3. The shift towards as-a-service models for various industries shows that understanding novel monetization paths is crucial for future success.

Plasmidsaurus

ASeq Newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
💼 Business Services
  1. Plasmidsaurus aims to be the go-to for DNA sequencing services by 2025, offering faster and higher-quality results. They want biotech companies to rely on them instead of in-house services.
  2. The company originated from a merger of two firms, SNPsaurus and Primordium Labs, both focused on plasmid sequencing. They started with competitive pricing and innovative approaches to attract customers.
  3. Plasmidsaurus is reportedly generating significant revenue, with claims of over $40 million annually from their sequencing services, which includes a contract with Oxford Nanopore.

AirAsia - from an airline to a super-app | #59

Atomic Learnings • 6 implied HN points • 18 May 23
💼 Business Services
  1. AirAsia transformed from a traditional airline to a travel super-app by offering multiple travel services in one app.
  2. Tony Fernandes played a key role in AirAsia's success by acquiring the struggling airline for a nominal amount and implementing the low-cost carrier model.
  3. AirAsia's super-app includes pillars for travel and accommodation, local services like ride-hailing and food delivery, and payment options with rewards.

How to sell against free 💼

Good Better Best • 3 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
💼 Business Services
  1. Uber's diversification into food and grocery delivery gives them pricing power within ride-sharing.
  2. When selling against free competitors, reframe the conversation to reveal the hidden costs of using free tools.
  3. Apple's services revenue, including subscriptions, surpasses that of major companies like Nike and McDonald's combined.

Easy Way to Build KQL Query Templates for Azure Services

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Services
  1. You can easily build KQL query templates for Azure services by utilizing the Open Query option in the Azure portal.
  2. The Open Query option takes you to Azure Resource Graph Explorer and generates a KQL query specific to the service you're accessing.
  3. Not all Azure services have this option, so be sure to check the All Services pane in Azure to see which services support KQL queries.

Why Google App Engine

realkinetic • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 18
🕹 Technology Services
  1. Google App Engine provides automated operations that manage scalability, fault-tolerance, and traffic splitting, freeing you to focus on your application and business logic.
  2. Designing applications on Google App Engine requires embracing statelessness, optimizing data models, and minimizing request latency to ensure efficient scaling and performance.
  3. Utilize App Engine's features like task queues and services, understand the limitations of Memcache, and plan for modular design to maximize the platform's capabilities and scalability.

Equal Ventures Focus Area: Care Economies

Equal Ventures • 0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 20
💼 Business Services
  1. Equal Ventures is focusing on investing in care economies, particularly in childcare and eldercare segments.
  2. The childcare industry is facing rising costs and concerns around the quality of care providers, while the eldercare sector is preparing for unprecedented growth in the number of seniors in America.
  3. Companies that prioritize access, accountability, and affordability of care, along with improving transparency and trust in the industry, are of interest to Equal Ventures.

How to Buy Standardised vs Custom Services

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
💼 Business Services
  1. Standardised services offer similar benefits and risks for all clients. You can expect predictability in delivery time and cost, like hiring an agency to find a software engineer.
  2. Custom services are unique for each client, with varying costs and outcomes. You often need to invest before seeing results, and the risks can be hard to predict.
  3. When buying standardised products or services, make sure to see the final result before committing. With custom services, be prepared for a longer conversation to understand the scope and pricing.

Subscriber Offers: 50% Discount on My 1:1 Call

Widget Tricks • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
💼 Business Services
  1. Get a 50% discount on a 1:1 call for Flutter development or software industry queries
  2. Offer includes assistance with growing as a Flutter developer, handling legacy code, learning mobile system architecture, design patterns, testing, resume reviews, and more
  3. To redeem, email with the same email address as Widget Tricks subscription

Announcing Amanita Security

INT3 / Low-level Cybersecurity • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
💼 Business Services
  1. Amanita Security is a new cybersecurity company focused on assisting product manufacturers with improved security measures and compliance with new regulations.
  2. Manufacturers are expected to undergo a shift towards enhanced cybersecurity due to evolving regulations and the need for secure products from circuit board to cloud.
  3. Future articles on INT3 will be released on the Amanita Security website, focusing initially on European cybersecurity regulations and technical topics, with an invitation for topic suggestions from readers.