Every significant technology leap forward, such as the emergence of viable smartphone and tablet platforms, catalyzes competitive turbulence among tech companies seeking developer attention. But the convergence of mobile computing, cloud computing, and machine-to-machine (M2M) computing is more than mere turbulence — it represents a perfect storm that threatens to dramatically erode competitive beachheads that have defined the landscape of the tech industry for decades. The competition for developer support is fierce, and the winners will be in a position to dictate terms in the next generation of computing ecosystems.