What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?
SaaS is a cloud-based software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis.
How can Tartan Advisors Help?
Small to mid-sized organizations are rapidly adopting SaaS solutions to help grow briskly, track and manage customer relationships, gain visibility and mobility access to operational and financial data, and streamline back-office operations. We assist clients in establishing a prudent cloud deployment plan to be achieved over time, develop a roadmap and business case, and structure criteria to conduct an effective SaaS vendor selection process. We provide guidance to deploy and realize an affordable SaaS solution.
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Why do organizations use SaaS?
According to Forrester, SaaS usage will surge over 20% annually each year through 2020. An internet connection is all that is required to have complete access to these solutions. Organizations are moving to use SaaS for several reasons:
- Reducing/eliminating on-site IT costs (namely servers)
- Scaling IT capacity up and down to exactly meet seasonal business peaks and valleys
- Making mobile access and remote working arrangements for employees a reality
- Improving organizational capabilities for cybersecurity and data protection
- Positioning organizations for growth, leading-edge analytics, and the digital economy
This table shows a sample of leading SaaS providers in the marketplace.
Popular SaaS Providers |
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Concur Travel & Expense |
Microsoft Office 365 |
NetSuite Cloud Computing |
Salesforce CRM |
Workday HR |
Following are links to informative SaaS YouTube discussions.
Informational SaaS Providers |
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SaaS Overview YouTube |
What is Cloud Computing YouTube |
Three Ways to Cloud Compute YouTube |
SaaS Security Perspective YouTube |