\nWith the growth of technology and the use of the internet, Software as a Service or SaaS, is being used by all leading enterprise software companies. Companies are hoping to reduce IT Support costs by outsourcing hardware to the SaaS Providers. SaaS is a software program in which the associated data are hosted by the Cloud. Cloud computing or Distributed Computing, involves a large number of computers connected typically through the internet or through real time communication.<\/p>\n
SaaS, is a distributing model that is hosted by a vendor or a provider and can be used typically over the internet. SaaS is based off of the Application Service Provider\u2019s model (ASP) which was originally focused on more third-party software, whereas SaaS develops and manages their own software. Companies using web browsers or \u201cThin Clients\u201d, which is a computer system that relies heavily on another computer are using SaaS due to the following benefits of the model:<\/p>\n
Typical software programs can be purchased with an upfront cost and downloaded onto your personal computer. SaaS, is priced with an annual or monthly application fee that will provide a competitive price for on-premises software and allow the user to engage in the benefits on a less contracted basis.<\/p>\n
Another benefit of using SaaS software, because it is centrally located, is that it is updated more frequently and accurately then on-premises software. Based on certain configuration options, SaaS will allow the consumer to customize their software-such as their own customized logo, custom colors etc., and each consumer can create their own \u201clook and feel\u201d of their software.<\/p>\n
One criticism to the use of SaaS, is the idea of sending your data to the provider and allowing them access since it comes from a central location.<\/p>\n
Although with little criticism, SaaS and cloud computing are seemingly becoming the leading trend throughout enterprise software companies as far as software providers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"