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SaaS - The New Vision Of How Modern Businesses Use The Technology

2016-03-25by Alexandra Riabtsun

SaaS is a new vision of how modern business uses the technology. Now an application is not to be bought up front. Then installed and managed on your own as software as a service concept allows user just subscribe, log in and use it wherever they are and whatever they do. The only one condition is having an Internet access.

So let's check how this model works

SaaS is a cloud-based computing. It is the business model of selling and using computer software. A provider develops and manages software or a web-application and provides a customer with the ability to use it via the Internet. In simple terms, a customer pays monthly subscription fees for using the software that is hosted somewhere else. There is no need to install a software or application, watch for updates and performance support, as it is already being done by a hoster. All that is needed to be done is just log in and use it.

The statistics show that SaaS are on demand nowadays, and this tendency does not stop growing. According to Goldman Sachs, one of the biggest investments company, SaaS revenue is predicted to reach $ 106 billion in 2016, which is on 21% higher than in 2015. Consequently, a question evokes, what makes SaaS so appealing? Is it really as reliable as promised? To put the things right, here is the list of all the pros and cons of using software as a service.

Pros

1. An economic way of managing your budget.

SaaS does save your money, as there is no need to buy the whole hardware or software package. With usual software, you spent money up front and get an application that often can be installed on one platform, whereas using SaaS you pay for what you need, use it when you need and do not pay for updates. If you decide to stop using this service just unsubscribe.

2. Quick recovery

I bet, you experienced a situation when attempting to save the project you worked on, your computer suddenly crashes. With SaaS, which is cloud-based, all the information is saved on its server. Just contact technical support and they restore it.

3. Free updates.

When buying software, you always need to track the upgrades on your own and then spend money again to get the new version of it. With SaaS, the scheme is easier, just subscribe to updates and they will be performed automatically.

4. Integration with other applications.

Many SaaS applications are integrated with each other. For example, Dropbox works with Microsoft, Salesforce, Adobe and others.

5. Convenient in use.

First of all, the opportunity to use software online allows you to work with an application whenever and wherever you are. Secondly, since SaaS works in the cloud, all your employees will have access to the same documents and versions on the needed programs. That will increase the work flow and its productivity.

 

Cons

1. It is always privacy issue.

The drawback of using software as a service hides on the problem of personal data protection. As this service model is cloud-based, all the data is exposed to the Internet, and many businesses are concerned due to the often data leaks and breaches.

2. Performance depends on Internet connection.

SaaS is tied with an Internet connection. In order to perform work of a high quality, you need to have a flawless network connection.

3. Issues with updates.

Updates are often provided to every customer, but not everyone needs them. So when choosing a service, it is better to select a provider with customizable software.

It is worth mentioning the most successful companies that offer software as a service. They are known for the wide range of customers and always used to good effect.

Salesforce is the founder of SaaS industry. It is an American-based company which offers Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, Platform as a Service (PaaS), AppExchanger, and Work.com (a social performance management platform).

Workday is a cloud-based American company, which offers financial management, human capital management and cloud integration applications.

Concur Technologies, and American company provides travel and expense management solutions for companies and mobile travel organizer for individuals.

Adobe Creative Cloud gives users access to a collection of software from Adobe, such as for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography and cloud services.

All in all, there are many SaaS companies per your choice. By taking into account all the advantages and drawbacks, we could say that this new approach has already justified itself on the market, and, undoubtedly, is worth using.

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Alexandra Riabtsun

Glorium Technologies

Alexandra works as a Marketing Manager for Glorium Technologies and has been involved into the IT world for more than three years. Currently, she is interested in the way business processes can be improved through the tech solutions. Alex is eager to share knowledge and experience gained. For more details, you can reach her at ariabtsun@gloriumtech.com

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