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- SaaS - Software revolution or a warmed-over buzzword?
- Lately, one of the acronyms you see bandied about lately is SaaS - Software as a Service. With all the buzz about it, it may sound like a cool new revolutionary concept. Actually, it's been around since the dot-com boom days. Finally however, technology may have caught up with the...
- Tags: Software, Software-as-a-service, Software As A Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Emerging Technologies, John Sheesley
- Blog posts 2008-06-10
- 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
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- 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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- 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
- 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
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- 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
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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
- 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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- 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
- 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
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
- Amazing Global Improves Operational Efficiency and Business Performance With CRM Solution
- Atlantic Technologies wanted to create a single, global, shared system for pipeline and forecast management - available over the Web in Software-as-a-Service SaaS mode and reduce forecast production and consolidation times - decreasing the risk of inaccuracies or delays. The challenge was to increase the impact of marketing actions and...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, Oracle Corp., Performance, CRM Solution, Sales Force, SFA, CRM, Sales Force Automation (SFA), Sales Strategy, Software As A Service (SaaS), Sales Force Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Software, Sales, Emerging Technologies
- Case studies 2008-05-01
- The Great Email Security Debate: Appliances, SaaS, or Virtual?
- Hardware appliances. Software. Software as a Service SaaS. Virtual appliances. The variety of deployment options for the latest solutions for email security and data loss prevention seems endless... So where do you start when you're trying to evaluate solutions for your organization, knowing that making the wrong choice could have...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, E-mail Security, Proofpoint Inc., Deployment Option, Cyberthreats, E-mail, Security, Online Communications
- Webcasts 2008-05-20
- SaugaTech - SaaS Realities: Business Benefits for Small and Midsized Businesses
- In this paper, Saugatuck Technologies considers the business advantages of moving to a Software as a Service SaaS model and the motivation for making what can be a significant change in information technology. The paper looks at the alternatives to SaaS and the unique ways in which SaaS delivers...
- Tags: Software, Software-as-a-service, Benefit, Software As A Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Emerging Technologies
- White papers 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
- 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
