Definitions by Patrick EID
Analystware
Software based primarily on an underlying technology (e.g. Cloud, SOA, REST) or “standard” (XACML, SPML, etc..) currently being hyped by industry analysts rather than on any actual real-world customer needs. The standard for the standards sake or “100% made of the new standard” would be their key messaging.
Analystware by Patrick EID October 8, 2011