Software as a Service

An Introduction to Software as a Service (SaaS)

What is SaaS?

Software as a Service (SaaS) delivers the applications through the web that a third-party vendor manages. Furthermore, its interface is accessible on the client’s side. Through the SaaS platform, various tools and software are licensed on a subscription basis and are hosted centrally.

SaaS is also known as “hosted software” and “on-demand software”. In addition, it is gaining more and more gravity, and for excellent reasons. Not only that, for both small and big enterprises, but web-based applications also present them a better and more transparent way to IT services for their Businesses.

Furthermore, Integration of SaaS applications with other software can be done, using application programming interfaces (APIs). SaaS is now a standard delivery model for many business applications such as-

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM),
  • Document Management
  • Service Desk Management
  • Accounting
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Human Resource (HR) Management
  • Content Management and Collaboration

Furthermore, Software as a Service is one of three main categories of cloud computing, alongside the PaaS (platform as a service) and IaaS. SaaS cloud usage is increasing continuously over the years because of the following reasons-

  • The internet is much faster than it was before.
  • Updates are automatic without any need for customer intervention.
  • Better Scalability and integration.
  • Ease of Implementation
  • No installation of any hardware is necessary for the customer.
  • Lower Costs.
  • Less time-consuming and easy to use.
  • Data cloud security

Software as a Service Cloud Computing has two main varieties-

Vertical Software as a Service

The software which answers the needs, industry-wise such as, getting software for agriculture, healthcare, finance industries, real estate.

Horizontal Software as a Service

The products that focus on a specific software category like sales, marketing, developer tools, HR but are industry agnostic.

Given below are the leading SaaS platforms right now –

  • Salesforce.com
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Box
  • Zendesk
  • Cisco WebEx
  • DocuSign
  • Google Apps
  • Dropbox
  • Amazon Web Services

So, you can select from countless available software applications without needing anyone’s help. You can also access your apps/data from anywhere if you have internet access.

Before subscribing to a service, a free trial is also available if you are unsure about your selection.

The optimal advantage of SaaS software is visible when you connect all the SaaS applications and create a more automated solution as a whole.


You May Also Like to Read-
The Power of XaaS (Anything as a Service)

Subscribe Now

    We send you the latest trends and best practice tips for online customer engagement:


    Receive Updates:

    Daily

    Weekly



    By completing and submitting this form, you understand and agree to HiTechNectar processing your acquired contact information as described in our privacy policy.

    We hate spams too, you can unsubscribe at any time.

      We send you the latest trends and best practice tips for online customer engagement:


      Receive Updates:

      Daily

      Weekly



      By completing and submitting this form, you understand and agree to HiTechNectar processing your acquired contact information as described in our privacy policy.

      We hate spams too, you can unsubscribe at any time.

      You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter

      There was an error while trying to send your request. Please try again.

      HitechNectar will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.

        We send you the latest trends and best practice tips for online customer engagement:

        Receive Updates:   Daily    Weekly

        By completing and submitting this form, you understand and agree to HiTechNectar processing your acquired contact information as described in our privacy policy.

        We hate spams too, you can unsubscribe at any time.