Zoho can be a Indian super-company competing Google & Microsoft 🔥 Zoho isn’t a Startup still (as many assume :)) I wanted to share a few handful (there are so many) Products by Zoho and their familiar alternatives. Zoho Mail (Gmail, Microsoft Outlook) Zoho Workdrive (Google Drive, Dropbox) Zoho Meeting (Google Meet, Zoom) Zoho Writer (Google Docs, Microsoft Word) Zoho Sheet (Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel) Zoho Show (Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint) Zoho Calendar (Google Calendar) Zoho PageSense (Google Optimize) Zoho Survey (Google Forms) Zoho Cliq (Slack, Microsoft Teams) Zoho Creator (Microsoft PowerApps) Zoho Flow (Microsoft Power Automate) Zoho Directory (Microsoft Azure AD) Zoho Notebook (Evernote, Microsoft OneNote) Zoho Projects (Jira, Trello, Google Tasks) Zoho Workplace (Google Workspace) Zoho Campaigns (Google Ads) Desktop Central (Microsoft Intune) Zoho Sprints (Jira) Zoho Books (QuickBooks) Zoho Invoice (FreshBooks, QuickBooks) Zoho Expense (SAP Concur) Zoho Payroll (Rippling) Zoho Assist (TeamViewer, Google Remote Desktop) Zoho Commerce (Shopify) Zoho CRM (Salesforce) Private In-house AI Labs Private In-house Cloud Platform (Amazon AWS, Googles GCP, Microsoft Azure) Zoho can be a Indian super-company. Yes, if not today then tomorrow. Thoughts? #zoho #india #google #microsoft
Zoho as a company did the great work. Out of my curiosity I wanted to know Is there any product which Zoho has innovated, instead of developing an alternative of Google and Microsoft?
While Zoho's efforts to provide alternatives to global giants like Google and Microsoft are commendable, I believe India’s focus should shift from replicating existing solutions to addressing unexplored or underdeveloped areas through innovation. Creating "copy-paste" alternatives, like Zomato from Uber Eats or OYO to Airbnb by "slight adjustments" in business models, may serve immediate needs but doesn’t position India as a global leader in innovation. For instance, if Zoho aspires to compete with Microsoft, where is its alternative to Microsoft’s cloud gaming initiatives or a foothold in the gaming industry, which is largely untapped in India? Cloud gaming, in particular, remains an underdeveloped field here, presenting an immense opportunity for innovation. Instead of solely targeting already efficient solutions, companies like Zoho could pioneer in areas that demand creative problem-solving and open new doors for Indian technology on the global stage.
This is great 👏 What do you believe is keeping Zoho from toppling Google and Microsoft? I've used Zoho products through the years. Zoho tries to compete as an alternative, not as an innovative leader. It's hard to find true differentiation in Zoho. There's no real benefit to switching. Price used to be a competitive pull. Now, not so much. I'd love to see Zoho move from a "can be" company to an actual leader.
Zoho is a silent disruptor in the tech industry, systematically creating a powerful ecosystem that not only competes with giants like Google and Microsoft, but also supports true independence through its own platforms. This isn't just a competition; it's about leadership via innovation. A company that scales without external capital while providing enterprise-level solutions illustrates long-term growth. Zoho is more than simply a set of tools; it is a movement aimed at reinventing how businesses function on a global scale. A true example of 'Made in India, Built for the World.'
Zoho Analytics ( Power BI) But the problem at the Moment is people Don't recognize zoho skills as much as PowerBI or sales force skill in JDs For Data viz people ask for tools like PowerBI tableau, alteryx, Qlikview,lookr but not Zoho Analytics. Similar in CRM , Dynamic 365, Sales force is included but not Zoho CRM. Agencies might benefit Zoho skills but it's hard to convince Sprints with JIRA.
If I ever meet Mr. Sridhar Vembu sir, I would suggest that he create a social media platform. The reason is simple: a significant portion of our Indian population spends a considerable amount of time on social media, and much of the revenue generated from this activity flows to foreign nations through the existing platforms. A homegrown solution could keep this wealth within India and benefit our economy.
I strongly agree with this
Reminded me of this scene from Silicon Valley where Jin Yang plans to copy American companies in China. https://youtu.be/Km5XQxRrQvw?si=f8zqmTEp9e07wgbh
Zoho offers plenty of tools, but honestly, the world doesn’t need another version of Salesforce or Microsoft Teams. If they put this much effort into creating something truly unique something that doesn’t already exist it could actually make a real difference for businesses instead of just blending into the crowd…
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1wZoho will compete Microsoft and Google using being its data on Azure and Google Cloud ? 🤐