# Streamlined Enterprise Businesses turn to cloud-based services to manage transactions. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published May 14, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/streamlined-enterprise ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Streamlined Enterprise trend? **Streamlined Enterprise:** Cloud-based platforms are revolutionizing the way transactions are performed. Instead of going through several different channels, small business owners are able to reliably store information onto a single platform, streamlining the process of purchase and delivery for a significantly lower cost. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 8, 2015 to Jun 3, 2016 - Published: May 14, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Streamlined Enterprise trend ### Cloud-Based Services The implementation of cloud-based platforms is revolutionizing the way of performing transactions. ### Automated Platforms Automated business platforms such as Apttus offer an opportunity to simplify the many steps involved in business transactions by using machine learning. ### Crowdsourcing Products Crowdsourcing products such as BHüe presents innovative ways to acquire feedback from customers when developing new products. ## What the Streamlined Enterprise trend means for industry ### For E-commerce The e-commerce industry can benefit from implementing cloud-based services and automated platforms while offering crowdsourced products. ### For Cosmetics The cosmetics industry can use crowdsourcing when creating products while taking advantage of e-commerce and cloud-based platforms. ### For Fashion Fashion retailers can take advantage of automated management platforms and offer multi-store shopping apps as well as luxurious e-commerce collaborations. ## Trend signals for Streamlined Enterprise Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 80%, activity 69%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 80% - Activity: 69% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Streamlined Enterprise trend 9 featured examples from Apr 8, 2015 to Jun 3, 2016. - [Luxe E-Commerce Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-x-netaporter): The Gucci x Net-a-Porter Capsule Collection is Summer-Ready (Category: Fashion) Implication: Luxury fashion retail companies can explore opportunities for strategic collaborations with e-commerce giants to expand their digital sales and concomitantly grow their customer b… - [Multi-Store Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-shopping-platform): The 'Voonik' App Combines Multiple Stores on a Single Shopping Platform (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to adopt multi-store shopping features and improve user experience by offering a diverse range of products from various retailers. - [Crowdsourced Cosmetic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bhue): BHüe Develops Products by Working Directly with Consumers (Category: Fashion) Implication: Cosmetic brands can embrace crowdsourcing and customer feedback to develop more inclusive and customer-centric products. - [Fashion E-Commerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuorder): NuORDER is a Seamless B2B Platform for Fashion Retailers (Category: Tech) Implication: NuORDER's specialized B2B platform is a game-changer for fashion retailers looking for faster, more efficient ways to manage their inventory and boost sales. - [E-Commerce Equity Crowdfunding Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equity-crowdfunding): Alibaba Competitor JD.com Launched a Crowdfunding Platform (Category: Business) Implication: The e-commerce industry can explore integrating equity crowdfunding platforms to provide added value to startups and attract new customers. - [Synergized Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vorex): Cloud-Based Vorex Supports Businesses with Organized Numbers (Category: Business) Implication: Opportunity to develop project management software that integrates billing, invoicing, accounting, time tracking, and help desk functionality. - [Rebranded Fashion E-Commerce Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecommerce-sites): The Tanya Taylor Site Lets Customers Shop Looks from the Runway (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can offer customers an interactive and personalized online shopping experience, inspired by runway fashion. - [Massive Cloud Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-marketplace): Ingram Micro Platform Helps Tech Resellers Take Advantage of the Cloud (Category: Business) Implication: The massive cloud marketplaces present disruptive innovation opportunities for technology wholesalers to leverage their expertise and expand their product offerings to meet growin… - [Intuitive Business Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quote-to-cash): Apttus' Automated Quote-to-Cash Service Simplifies B2B Transactions (Category: Business) Implication: The B2B cloud services industry can capitalize on the demand for automated platforms that streamline business transactions and operations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - 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