The term SaaS has become a popular one in today’s market, which may also be known as hosted software, web-based software, software –on-demand, and even cloud computing. SaaS – Software-as-a-Service is essentially delivering applications over the internet as a service offering.
Benefits of SaaS
SaaS Services provide significant benefits to businesses, whether large or small. For organisations that want to reduce costs and increase the value of IT, SaaS solutions are the answer. SaaS provides the opportunity to apply modern technology to businesses without extra added cost of IT staff, maintenance, expensive hardware or painful upgrades.
No Software Installations
SaaS applications are available anytime anywhere with an internet connection providing global availability.
Lower TCO
SaaS Services are exactly that, services provided when you need them – they are subscription based. There are no license fees or management costs. SaaS solutions are managed by the publisher reducing IT management costs.
Always Current
With SaaS solutions you can rely on updates and upgrades on demand upon release. There are no painful upgrades or unexpected hardware requirements.
Improved Security
Businesses can rely on uninterrupted reliable service all the time with SaaS solutions. Information is stored safely and securely to ensure full data protection. This is particularly relevant to IT security as addressing cyber threats in the cloud and outside of the company’s infrastructure is by a more effective approach compared to on-premise software or appliances
Why SaaS?
The benefits of the SaaS model are immediate. No up-front investment, predictable costs, and access to enterprise class and cost effective email security, archiving, web and end point security services.
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1Low cost of entry
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2No capital investment
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3No infrastructure headaches
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4Minimum technical resource overhead – Low cost of ownership
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5Rapid large scale deployment
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6Security threats dealt with in the cloud
