Technology

Benefits of SaaS 

Traditionally, companies buy, build, and maintain their IT infrastructures at exponential costs. SaaS (Software as a Service) gives companies an choice. The option to plug in and subscribe to services built on shared infrastructure via the Internet. The SaaS model has grown in recent years because of the many benefits it offers to businesses of all sizes and types. Here’s what’s driving some organizations to take advantage of SaaS solutions:

High Adoption

SaaS applications are on the web and available from any connected device. Because most users are familiar with using the Internet to find what they need, SaaS applications have high adoption rates, with a lower learning curve.

Lower Initial Costs

SaaS applications are subscription based. Having a SaaS provider manage the IT infrastructure means lower IT costs for hardware, software, and the people needed to manage it all.

Easy Upgrades

The SaaS provider manages 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

The SaaS model runs with a true multi-tenant architecture that can scale to meet customer demand. Offering customization capabilities to meet specific needs. Plus, we provide APIs that let you integrate with existing ERP systems or other business productivity systems.

Why SaaS is Popular

The popularity of SaaS is steadily increasing because it simplifies deployment and reduces customer acquisition costs. With SaaS, developers can support many customers with a single version of a product. This approach, called multi-tenancy, allows companies to scale as fast and as much as needed without replacing costly infrastructure or adding IT staff.

A recent survey of IT professionals found that they are turning to hosted (SaaS) products as a way to offload management of non-mission-critical applications such as DAM. The subscription-based SaaS pricing model can keep IT budget costs consistent or lower than packaged or homegrown software.