Big Changes At Gem-X?

Posted by Dale L.
Jan 4, 2009 at 07:07 AM

I think pricing strategies have to change to accomodate the current recession. Expensive software will definately be left on the shelf. The way things are today, it’s probably a good idea to make pricing adjustments to keep businesses in business!

As for me, web-based apps won’t be used. Like most people, I don’t like the idea of someone “owning” my information. I’m not at all comfortable with web-based related issues in regards to privacy, ownership, reliable service and overall web application performance - especially compared to desktop applications that perform very well. I find that web apps tend to be slow (sluggish) with so little options which makes them close to useless. In general, changing pages is slow.

As for GemX, I think that their attitude is honorable. There’s always lots of challenge involved when making “come backs” and I think that they have made a big effort worth an applause. I believe in people who can turn things around…

In most cases, aggressive pricing strategies promotes competitiveness. To be successful, you need to be competitive. At the price they were selling in the past, they definately missed the “mark” in terms of competition. At least, now, they do have a very competitive price which makes the purchase interesting. After all, what other app in the same category can offer what do-Organizer does? It’s an outstanding product.

Apparently, in 2009, they will release version 4 which is completely rewritten and will have a client server approach - that still adds more interesting value at the price. Small to medium businesses looking to cut back on costs especially in recession times, can take advantage of the small investment in purchasing do-Organizer. They also mentioned that version 4 will have the IMAP installed in the mailer. Anyways, it will be interesting to see this new version…! It’s scheduled for release somewhere near June. Ofcourse, we all know that projected development dates are always “changing” due to issues…

It seems to me that this release will crunch the competition somewhat…
yes, go GemX…