Businesses are always looking for ways to operate in a more cost-efficient way. One of these options is to move from purchasing software and licensing it across their organization to using cloud-based computing solutions that offer SaaS solutions.
What are SaaS Applications?
SaaS stands for software-as-a-service. In this model, the cloud provider, or the data center, offers specific software applications available to customers using their cloud solutions.
In some cases, the software is proprietary to the data center cloud hosting service, or it can also be third-party software that is offered through the data center. Either option requires the data center to provide the distribution and hosting of the software on their cloud solutions.
The data center physically hosts the software and manages the infrastructure, security, and availability of the software to those customers who choose to use the SaaS solution.
Benefits to the Business
There are many different advantages and benefits to choosing SaaS over investing in software and deploying and managing it on your own system. These include:
• Cost savings – there is no upfront purchase or licensing costs, and businesses pay-as-you-go, making it a budget-friendly option for both startups and established companies.
• Software management – the data center maintains the software and ensures availability as needed for your business. Additionally, since it is cloud-based, it can be accessed from any authorized device, regardless of location.
• Scalability – with cloud-based SaaS, the business has unlimited resources and capacities. This is ideal for companies with heavy computer processing workloads or high bandwidth requirements.
Comparing options in SaaS to on-site software solutions is a simple exercise in understanding the benefits SaaS offers.
For answers to your questions about SaaS and your business, talk to the team at Web Werks. More information is always available at www.webwerks.in.
