SaaS An Overview

Saas is Software as a service. Wikipedia define Saas as “Software as a Service is a model of software deployment whereby a provider licenses an application to customers for use as a service on demand. SaaS software vendors may host the application on their own web servers or download the application to the consumer device, disabling it after use or after the on-demand contract expires. The on-demand function may be handled internally to share licenses within a firm or by a third-party application service provider (ASP) sharing licenses between firms.”

To understand the concept just imagines using licensed software through internet without paying any license fee. It is a low cost way for doing business and obtains the same benefits of commercially licensed, internally operated software without the complexity and high initial cost (license Cost).
Saas applications are developed specifically to leverage web. The application are priced on a per-user basis, and often charged with additional fees for extra bandwidth, storage or other options. They give users an opportunity to upgrade their account in accordance with specific needs they might have in future.
The Speed of Deployment is also very fast. The application is already up and running on the vendor’s servers so you just have to get your data into the system. The control over the data is however the main reason of concern. Data is stored on the vendor’s servers. Reputable vendors back up their data and store backups in a secure location. Most vendors also provide you with ways to export your own data.

Benefits of SAAS

Cost Savings: Buying the Patented product from a firm is generally associated with huge license fees. A normal software installation is a very big and cumbersome process which involves experienced IT people and also engage various employees at different levels. The real cost of implementation normally exceeds cost of software itself.

Save Time: Because you eliminate many of the typical implementation tasks associated with licensed software and because the software is already up and running on the SaaS vendor’s data center, deployment time tends to be much shorter with a SaaS application than a traditional one.

Immediate Access to Innovation: Every new version of licensed software is costly and complex to update. With a SaaS subscription, on the other hand, you benefit from innovations on an on-going basis. As soon as a new or improved feature appears in the application, you can begin using it.

The main Reason Saas applications are catching up with the industry is because SaaS is an excellent operational model. It frees up resources and allows organizations to concentrate on their core competencies.