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reddlvr t1_itv3qey wrote

Reply to comment by Riptide360 in Alphabet is ramping up scrutiny of all its projects and cutting hiring in half as it tries to curb costs by chrisdh79

They can probably get serious about any of the other 1000s projects they have and they'll start printing money. They'll be fine.

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azurleaf t1_itvbhqo wrote

That's if they get serious. They're well known for axing many projects way before their prime when they don't immediately print money. They're allergic to commitment.

The only reason Google Docs is probably still around is because B2B basically prints money hand over fist, and top execs love the thought of having a competitor to Office 365.

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Derigiberble t1_itvuyej wrote

I'm not sure that Google Docs is being kept alive by execs loving the idea of having an O365 competitor as much as by execs loathing the prospect of having to buy an O365 license for over 150k employees.

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lookaroundprettybaby t1_itvcr53 wrote

This is a key thing "IF". A few people I know work in those big tech firms and Google is notorious for axing projects if they don't become a cash cow. Innovation be damned.

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Not_invented-Here t1_itvzfjg wrote

It such a meme its going to be hard to launch anything anyway.

Why would I say invest in Google iot core (which they won't develop much anyway until it generates money) and risk losing my infrastructure with little warning, when MS has an option and you know they will develop and grow the hell out of it?

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lookaroundprettybaby t1_itw72c8 wrote

And imagine, that was during good times. People are definitely trying to transfer into cash cow departments as those would be least likely to get the axe. Word is that it's coming.

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movingtobay2019 t1_itydaob wrote

I mean, there has to be a business case eventually. Otherwise, what are you spending money on?

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FabricatedWookie t1_ityviq6 wrote

stares at you like youve said the most unhinged thing he has heard in his life while wearing a labcoat and and holding a butter knife with peanut butter on it The spreadability index!

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technicalmonkey78 t1_itwyq2l wrote

What is B2B? Less legalese, please.

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lynnwoodblack t1_itx591b wrote

Business to Business. You (a business) are selling a product to other businesses. You don't deal with individuals consumers. You deal with the executives who decide what everyone at the company will use to do their job.

Alternatively B2C. Business to Consumer. This is probably what you would normally think of as a business. Making stuff and selling it directly to the people who will use it.

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igloofu t1_itxr97r wrote

Then shut the 10 projects that actually make it to market down within a year.

It is the Google Way.

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