ALSO CALLED: On-demand Applications, On-demand Software, On Demand Software, SaaS, and On Demand Applications DEFINITION: Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet.
SaaS is becoming an increasingly prevalent delivery model as underlying technologies that support
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The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model provides end users with the full benefits of software access without the high cost and complexity of premise-based counterparts. Citrix Online recently conducted a survey on the subject of...
PODCAST: Posted: 27 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 27 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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In an accompanying podcast, the Channel Media Group's Stephen J. Bigelow examines the pros and cons of on-site systems management. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages are as you keep an eye on market dynamics and strive to stay competitive.
WEBCAST: Posted: 27 Jun 2008 | When: Available On Demand
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In a Webcast presentation, Noel, Ptak & Associates Analyst Richard Ptak assesses the outsourcing of systems management services and discusses the range of issues facing service providers.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 24 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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MRM is a set of processes and capabilities designed to enhance a company's ability to orchestrate and optimize internal and external marketing resources.
PODCAST: Posted: 04 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 04 Jun 2008
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Check out this podcast to learn about Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for mid-market businesses and learn how these tools can help your company meet PCI DSS requirements.
VIDEOCAST: Posted: 04 Jun 2008 | When: 04 Jun 2008
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Check out this videocast for a discussion about the effects of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based solutions on the information security market and learn how your company can benefit from SaaS log management tools.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 02 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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This Yankee Group white paper explores what companies must do beyond software as a service (SaaS) solutions to improve sales effectiveness, increase customer satisfaction and provide a differentiated customer experience.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 20 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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Read this white paper to learn how to gain a better understanding of sales opportunities and make faster, better-informed decisions on how to respond to new market opportunities.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 10 May 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Explore the top 10 reasons you should get your software as a service. Learn how you can leverage key application, accelerate ROI and achieve global availability with an on-demand model.
SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE DEFINITION (continued):Web services and service-oriented architecture (SOA) mature and new developmental approaches, such as Ajax, become popular. Meanwhile, broadband service has become increasingly available to support user access from more areas around the world.
SaaS is closely related to the ASP (application service provider) and on demand computing software delivery models. IDC identifies two slightly different delivery models for SaaS. Software as a Service definition sponsored by SearchCRM.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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