Software & Bikini

Women have been used to sell products to men for decades.
IF – Male brain is wired to respond to attractive females.
AND – Engineering software are mainly used by young males
THEN – Engineering companies should attract prospects with sexual marketing tactics
I wonder whether this would have real impact on sales. A study made by a Neuro-economics expert, (”Heat of the Moment: The Effect of Sexual Arousal on Sexual Decision Making”), shows that men who are sexually aroused are more focused on short-term gratification than on long-term logic.
Being a software buying process the outcome of a long term logic, I recommend No-Bikini in your marketing campaign. Professors at MIT say it won’t work.
Posted on set 16, 2008 by Giorgio Buccilli
Software Dis-Integration

Componentware means software designed to work as components for larger applications.
Like in the PC, that is built from keyboard, monitor, mouse, etc.
In componentware, because the interfaces between modules are standardized, it is possible to mix software from different providers. Componentware is changing the dynamics of the business of software.
Some software companies see it as an opportunity; SAP for example, plans to split its monolithic solution into components that will facilitate the integration of third party components. Other software companies see componentware as a threat, as it could make the entrance barrier lower and the life easier for newcomers.
Posted on set 8, 2008 by Giorgio Buccilli
Back To School

September is a good period for offering trainings to clients. In September, people have a more favourable attitude to education in general and most of the training courses start in September.
You may find convenient partnering with a University; some of the courses may not have been started yet, and facilities more easily available. You may host the training in student computer rooms.
To all the attendees a three months trial license should be offered. There is a chance that some of the free licences, would convert to annual subscriptions late in December, as Christmas gift.
Posted on set 3, 2008 by Giorgio Buccilli














