Software as a Service

Use the power of the internet to boost your business

 

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service and provided to customers across the Internet. By eliminating the need to install and run the application on the customer's own computer, SaaS alleviates the burden of software maintenance, and ongoing operational and
support costs.

 

SaaS is typically associated with business software and provides a low-cost way for businesses to obtain the same benefits of commercially licensed, internally operated software without the associated complexity, high entry and ongoing costs.

 

The data design and architecture of SaaS applications are specifically built with a 'multi-tenant' backend, thus enabling multiple customers or users to access a shared data model.

 

  • Low entry cost and investment

    SaaS software is paid monthly based on the number of users licensed to the software, whereas on traditional server-based software, you are required to pay significant license fees upfront. Additionally, SaaS has no in-house costs for server hardware and associated operating and/or database software, further reducing IT investment.

  • Increased information accessibility

    Access to your data and applications is via the Internet, making the system accessible from anywhere in the world that your employees can connect to the Internet. Business data and knowledge are instantly accessible to all employees increasing collaborative productivity and allowing geographically separated teams to function efficiently.

  • Cost-effective scalability

    The benefit of on-demand software is that it grows with you. The pay-as-you-go SaaS model provides freedom to match direct costs with application usage and without the headache of having to upgrade expensive hardware.

  • Environmentally friendly

    Using SaaS can help to reduce your carbon footprint and to reduce the impact on the environment by saving on fossil fuel and energy; minimizing landfill waste and saving paper.

 

See also: SaaS Showplace | ThinkStrategies