What is SAAS?
SAAS is an acronym meaning, Software as a Service. Imagine opening
an internet browser like, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome or
Safari and visiting a web site. Upon arriving at the web site you are
greeted with a simple username and password log-in. After logging in,
all the important software you use appears before your eyes without a
need to load a single program beyond your web browser.
That is exactly what SAAS offers. You log-in and now your word
processor, spreadsheets, presentations, emails, calendars and so much
more are available online. You can access your programs and documents
not only from your computer but any computer in the world.
Why companies and individuals choose SAAS?
Adopting SAAS is easier and makes more sense today. Companies are
gaining confidence in the world of SAAS because it offers:
- Higher degrees of security
- Simple means of backing-up mission critical data
- Wider access to data without the need for VPN
- Powerful collaboration tools
- Reduces overall IT costs
- World class applications
- More productivity quicker
- Robust user interfaces making the learning process simple
- Increases sales through better tracking of customer
relationships
The cliche', "The wave of the future", is often overused to create awe
over an idea or product. However, SAAS truly is the direction software
companies are moving their development. It makes sense because
companies like Google,
Microsoft, and Zoho
are able to bring product to market quickly and efficiently. In
addition, they are able to offer a low cost point-of-entry and in some
cases it is free for users to utilize.
How do we implement SAAS?
Positive Results partners with two leading SAAS providers.