Technology
ComputersBy myfear
4 months ago
Gartner takes a look at the current application server landscape and places Oracle in the "Leaders" quadrant. Compared to former MQs this is a slightly worser performance for Oracle/BEA at all.
In the circumstances of continuing consolidation of the market [...] and the simultaneous pressures of the economic recession [...] the leaders in this market have notably separated from the rest of the competitors.
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World AffairsBusiness & FinanceBy MartinZwilling
5 months ago
 The Hype Cycle was a concept put forward by Gartner, Inc. back in 1995 meant to apply to technology product evolution and acceptance. As I was reading about it recently, it occurred to me that the concept relates directly to how investors see startup opportunities and potential success as well, at least those with technology in their offerings.
For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, the Gartner Hype Cycle characterizes the over-enthusiasm or "hype" and subsequent disappointment that typically occurs with the introduction of new technologies. Hype curves then show how and when technologies move beyond the hype, offer practical benefits and become widely accepted. A hype cycle in Gartner's interpretation always comprises five phases:
- Technology trigger. The first phase of a hype cycle is the technology trigger or breakthrough, product launch or other event that generates significant press and interest. This is the “truly disruptive technology” that startups often claim.
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