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- Fast-Growing SaaS Enabler Increases Operational Efficiency, Speeds Time to Market
- Software as a Service (SaaS) is predicted to be one of the fastest-growing trends in technology, and OpSource is banking on it. To help independent software vendors make a successful transition to SaaS, OpSource must provide not only a secure, scalable environment, but also support for a subscription-based revenue model....
- Tags: Software, Software-as-a-service, Microsoft Corp., OpSource, Software As A Service (SaaS), Emerging Technologies
- Case studies
- CRM Catches the SaaS Wave
- According to Gartner, by 2008 more than 50% of all software will be purchased as a service. The CRM Industry leads the Software as a Service (SaaS) applications market. In fact, 50% of new CRM applications purchased by the end of 2007 will be on-demand. The presenter of this webcast...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, On-demand, CRM, CRM Industry, Advertising & Promotion, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Software As A Service (SaaS), Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software, Emerging Technologies
- Webcasts
- Resources for Delivering Software-as-a-service
- Planning to deliver Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? Click the "View this now" button to access these informative materials from OpSource: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Up SaaS Operations: Building a scalable, secure, and highly available SaaS infrastructure can be a daunting undertaking for a software company. This step-by-step...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, OpSource, Software As A Service (SaaS), Emerging Technologies
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- SpringCM Gives Businesses Tighter Control of Documents
- SpringCM, the Chicago-based company provides its applications via the Web in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, which enables customers to start using SpringCM capabilities in a matter of minutes - with no need to install and maintain the software internally. Recognizing that its SaaS applications had to be exceptionally reliable, scalable...
- Tags: SpringCM, Software-as-a-service, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Customer, Microsoft Corp., Software As A Service (SaaS), Emerging Technologies
- Case studies
- THINKstrategies: Leveraging Escrow Agreements to Safeguard Your Business from the Risks Associated with SaaS
- The software industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as traditional, on-premise applications are being replaced with a new generation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. Solutions for customer relationship management, payroll, human resources, and many more are available on-demand with SaaS delivery model. While offering measurable business benefits, these solutions expose...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, Agreement, Software Industry, THINKstrategies, Software As A Service (SaaS), Emerging Technologies
- White papers
- Expert Strategies for Reducing the Risks of an SaaS Relationship
- With promises of strong return on investment, low overhead and rapid application deployment, Software as a Service (SaaS) and Application Service Provider (ASP) solutions have begun to skyrocket in popularity. Solutions for customer relationship management, payroll, human resources, and many more are now available on-demand. But as compelling as...
- Tags: Software, Strategy, Software-as-a-service, Iron Mountain Inc., On-demand, Application Service Provider, Service Provider, Software As A Service (SaaS), Application Service Providers (ASPs), Web Hosting, Business Services, Emerging Technologies, Internet
- Webcasts
- Software-as-a-service Provider Broadens Customer Base by Porting Solution to Windows
- RevCat initially designed its solution using Java and open-source development tools. But the company encountered problems marketing the solution to its target customer base. These included compatibility with existing enterprise systems, lack of client expertise in managing Java and open-source solutions, and difficulty integrating the service with popular business software...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, Solution, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Programming Languages, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- Case studies
- Transforming Your Software Product Into a Service
- This white paper highlights many of the key issues associated with moving to the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, including the potential need for fundamental changes to your business model, software architecture, and operational structure. The paper explores these topics and more: The differences between single-...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, Software Product, Open Source, OpSource, Software As A Service (SaaS), SOAP, Tools & Techniques, Web Services, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Software, Software, Management
- White papers
- Software as a Service Solution Combines Technology, Strategy, and Market Reach
- A software developer for the home healthcare and community-care market, Healthphone Solutions opted to build its solutions on Microsoft technologies, join the Microsoft Partner Program, and offer its solutions through telecommunications companies. Telecommunications companies have the infrastructure to sell Healthphone solutions as part of a Software as a Service model,...
- Tags: Strategy, Software-as-a-service, Solution, Telecommunications Company, Microsoft Corp., Software As A Service (SaaS), Telecom & Utilities, Telephony, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Networking
- Case studies
- How Software-as-a-service enables companies to receive the benefits of BI without additional IT investment
- This interview between Steve Lucas, Vice President of On Demand Software and Services for Business Objects, and Ron Powell, Co-Founder of the B-EYE Network, explains how Software-as-a-Service enables companies to receive the benefits of a complete BI platform without additional investments in their IT infrastructure.
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, Information Technology, IT Investment, Benefit, Business Objects, Software As A Service (SaaS), Pricing, Business Intelligence, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Emerging Technologies, Marketing, Software, Data Management, Management
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- Delivering on the Service Proposition: What to Look for When Considering On-Demand Applications
- If the ease and economics of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) appeal to you, check out this informative white paper from SpringCM. It highlights best practices in SaaS operations and offers guidelines for evaluating providers based on these key criteria: Performance Reliability Availability Information Stewardship Scalability...
- Tags: SpringCM, Software-as-a-service, On-demand, Software As A Service (SaaS), Emerging Technologies
- White papers
- Software as a Service: The Next-Generation Software Application Delivery Model for ISVs
- This paper defines Software as a Service, including what is driving ISVs to adopt this model and how they are implementing it. This paper also describes the benefits of SaaS for end users and ISVs. Finally, this paper explores the ideal role of a service provider in enabling...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, NaviSite Inc., ISV, Software As A Service (SaaS), Emerging Technologies
- White papers
- Hosting Software-as-a-service on a Windows Platform
- Host your software and reach more people! Entering the rapidly growing software-as-a-service arena will provide you the opportunity to increase your market size and grow your revenue. This webcast will cover how to host your applications on a Windows-based infrastructure. Learn how the benefits of hosting on Windows, including the...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, Windows Platform, Microsoft Corp., Software As A Service (SaaS), Microsoft Windows, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Software
- Webcasts
- Yankee Group - Software as a Service Dramatically Improves CRM Success
- This Yankee Group report uncovers the voice of enterprise users so that companies can buck the CRM failure rate with a clear understanding of how new on-demand services and technologies can overcome user reluctance and ensure sales success.
- Tags: The Yankee Group, Software-as-a-service, Oracle Corp., On-demand, CRM, Sales Strategy, Software As A Service (SaaS), Advertising & Promotion, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Sales, Emerging Technologies, Marketing, Software
- White papers 2008-02-01
- Vendor Aims to Double Customer Base in Three Years With Software as a Service
- Kooijman software, an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) in the Netherlands, develops record management systems for schools and construction companies. It wanted to expand its market by helping schools to comply with Dutch government legislation for managing student records electronically. By working with Microsoft Software as a Service (SaaS) Incubation Center...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, Microsoft Corp., Software As A Service (SaaS), Construction, Emerging Technologies
- Case studies 2008-02-01
- Service level agreements of paramount importance to Software-as-a-service adoption
- Software-as-a-service has been the buzzword that promises to provide prompt services while keeping companies shielded from the problems of implementation and maintenance of software. However, with enterprises offloading the physical control of software, service level agreements need to define very precisely how customers are compensated for downtimes. ...
- Tags: Software, SLA, Software-as-a-service, Service Level Management, Software As A Service (SaaS), It Operations, It service Management, Emerging Technologies, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2008-02-29
- Software as a Service Provider Lets Shoppers Furnish Homes in an Online 3D World
- Edgenet, and its Big Hammer Data Division, helps retailers and manufacturers serve customers by hosting a Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) and Marketing data pools of basic product attributes, providing a common classification for products. As the company prepared to launch its Edgenet Vision product that enables users to create...
- Tags: 3D, Software-as-a-service, Microsoft Corp., Software As A Service (SaaS), Emerging Technologies
- Case studies 2008-02-01
- SaaS Document Management Is Affordable and Attainable
- "Document Management" usually refers to a system or method of organizing and using the documents (paper or electronic) derived from one's business or organization. The promise of document management is huge. Getting the right information to the right people at the right time means faster and better decision making, shorter...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, DocumentMall, SaaS Document Management, Document Management, Software As A Service (SaaS), Content Management, Managerial Accounting, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Emerging Technologies
- White papers 2008-01-14
- New book says IT departments heading for extinction
- Nicholas Carr, author of The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google, maintains that in 10 to 20 years, the traditional IT department will be a thing of the past. According to Carr, "The idea that every company needs its own IT department is dying." ...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, Information Technology, Department, Strategy, Management, Toni Bowers
- Blog posts 2008-01-30
- ScanSafe offers security service in a SaaS model
- ScanSafe announced its Anywhere+ Web security service for policy enforcement and real-time malware protection for mobile workers. An excerpt from InternetNews: Dan Nadir, vice president of product strategy for ScanSafe told InternetNews.com that his company realized there was a missing piece of the puzzle when it...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, ScanSafe, Software As A Service (SaaS), Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Emerging Technologies, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2008-01-26
