What are the benefits of SaaS?
Historically, companies were required to buy, build, and maintain
their IT infrastructures despite exponential costs. SaaS gives companies an alternative.
Now, they can plug in and subscribe to services built on shared infrastructure via
the Internet. The SaaS model has flourished in recent years because of the many
benefits it offers to businesses of all sizes and types. Here’s what’s driving customers
to take advantage of SaaS solutions:
High Adoption
SaaS applications are available from any computer or any device—any
time, anywhere. Because most people are familiar with using the Internet to find
what they need, SaaS apps tend to have high adoption rates, with a lower learning
curve.
Lower Initial Costs
SaaS applications are subscription based. No license fees mean
lower initial costs. Having the SaaS provider manage the IT infrastructure means
lower IT costs for hardware, software, and the people needed to manage it all.
Painless Upgrades
Because the SaaS provider manages all updates and upgrades,
there are no patches for customers to download or install. The SaaS provider also
manages availability, so there’s no need for customers to add hardware, software,
or bandwidth as the user base grows.
Seamless Integration
SaaS vendors with true multitenant architectures can scale
indefinitely to meet customer demand. Many SaaS providers also offer customization
capabilities to meet specific needs. Plus, many provide APIs that let you integrate
with existing ERP systems or other business productivity systems.
By NetEDI on August 2, 2010 | Posted in EDI