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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 Web services and service-oriented architecture (SOA) mature and new developmental approaches, such as Ajax,  … 
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Software as a Service White Papers (View All Report Types)
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Software Development Innovations Fueled by Intel® Xeon® 5500 series
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: This article provides real-life cases of how the software industry is delivering breakthrough solutions as they tap into the Intel Xeon processor 5500’s full capabilities. Learn how smart software combined with smart hardware saves time, money, and energy.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009


Business Intelligence: A Guide for Midsize Companies—Improving Your Company’s Efficiency and Effectiveness, No Matter Its Size
sponsored by SAP AG
WHITE PAPER: While your company has continued to improve its operating efficiencies, you feel your company should be spending more time analyzing what's going on and predicting and planning for the future. This white paper from SAP offers guidance on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your company with business intelligence.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


A Business in the Clouds: How ISVs, Service Providers, and Service Centered Businesses Can Build a Successful SaaS Applications Offering
sponsored by LongJump
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the overlooked aspects of SaaS application delivery including the creation of applications, release management, service deployment, internationalization, tenant management and partner support. This paper will also examine the crucial role multi-tenancy has in rolling out SaaS solutions and advocate for a platform-based strategy.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009


Chapter 2: Re-make or Re-model – Cloud Developer Strategies
sponsored by SearchSOA.com
WHITE PAPER: Read the second chapter of the Cloud Computing E-Book and learn what developers should consider before moving applications to the cloud and to what extent they will have to re-think familiar go-to languages to make apps work in the cloud.
Posted: 07 Oct 2009 | Published: 07 Oct 2009


100% Electronic AR Invoicing with SAP® Solutions
sponsored by Esker Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines solutions, both traditional software and Software as a Service models, with a proven track record in helping companies make the transition to 100% electronic AR invoicing.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009


Web Security SaaS: The Next Generation of Web Security
sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines Web security solutions that focus on increasing overall security effectiveness and reducing the burden on IT departments. It describes the challenges facing many SMB environments and identifies critical elements that make for lower-cost and easier-to-manage solutions. The paper highlights Webroot's SaaS security offering.
Posted: 01 Oct 2009 | Published: 01 Oct 2009


Email and Web Security SaaS
sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn about the many offerings of Webroot's Software as a Service (SaaS)-delivered e-mail and Web security suites, including anti-spam, anti-spyware, anti-virus, and email archiving and encryption.
Posted: 01 Oct 2009 | Published: 01 Oct 2009


How It Works: InterScan™ Messaging Hosted Security Mail Tracking and Reports
sponsored by Trend Micro GmbH
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the reporting features in InterScan Messaging Hosted Security, as well as mail tracking, and provides sample use cases to better understand the application and value of different feature options.
Posted: 30 Sep 2009 | Published: 30 Sep 2009


Switching from Antivirus to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
sponsored by Panda Security
WHITE PAPER: Security as a Service (SaaS) is the best choice for companies that wish to reduce the complexity and the infrastructure requirements of traditional antivirus solutions. The SaaS solution addresses all the security needs of today's SMBs.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009


Catalog Based Services: A New Paradigm in Enterprise Application
sponsored by Wipro Technologies
WHITE PAPER: This paper evaluates the impact of changing market landscape on enterprise application service offerings, and evaluates traditional service models in today's context and attempts to evangelize an innovative service model which meets the need of the hour-- faster ROI at lower TCO.
Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Published: 17 Sep 2009


How to Compare Server Online Backup and Recovery Service Providers
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
WHITE PAPER: IT professionals are increasingly looking to online backup and recovery services for server data protection. This White Paper helps companies recognize the major categories of service providers offering online backup and recovery specifically for servers.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


How to Measure ROI for Online PC Backup and Recovery
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
WHITE PAPER: This White Paper helps managers to build a compelling business case for deploying online data protection services rather than continuing current methods of backup and recovery – or implementing other onsite alternatives.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


SVP.26: Mimecast Unifies Email Security, Archiving, And Continuity Services In The Cloud
sponsored by Mimecast
WHITE PAPER: This IDC Vendor Profile evaluates Mimecast, an emerging supplier of email archiving, security, and continuity solutions delivered in a software-as-a-service model. This document discusses the company's history, product offerings, and competitive position in the context of cloud-based storage and security infrastructure services.
Posted: 06 Aug 2009 | Published: 06 Aug 2009


The Growing Email Archiving Dilemma: 11 Considerations To Control Your Email Environment
sponsored by Mimecast
WHITE PAPER: According to industry analysts, email volume in organizations is growing by more than 30% annually, and the average user receives 7MB of data per day via email. In this whitepaper, we'll discuss four reasons that drive organizations to seek an archiving solution and 11 considerations for controlling your email environment.
Posted: 06 Aug 2009 | Published: 06 Aug 2009


ESG report, Iron Mountain Simplifies the New E-mail Archive Decision
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
WHITE PAPER: Organizations that have yet to implement an e-mail archiving solution have a new decision: use an on-premises or cloud-based (sometimes referred to as Software as a Service or SaaS) solution? The latter is more viable when the archive service is delivered by a reputable, well-established provider such as Iron Mountain.
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 | Published: 22 Jul 2009


Securing the Flow of Information: Software as a Service and Your Confidential Data
sponsored by Esker Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines key aspects of information security companies should look for in SaaS solutions to protect information and ensure business success, focusing on three essential elements instrumental to achieving this goal: data privacy, access control and business continuity.
Posted: 21 Jul 2009 | Published: 21 Jul 2009


11 Questions Every CIO Should Ask Their IT Manager
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: What is your IT really costing you? Could you be doing more with the technology you have? Could you reduce costs and provide better service to your organization? Read Red Hat's suggestions on 11 questions every CIO should ask their IT manager, and how Red Hat open source solutions can help.
Posted: 19 Jun 2009 | Published: 19 Jun 2009


Open Source in the Next Computing Wave
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: The current economic climate is forcing more systematic thinking about costs in general, including those associated with overall complexity and the security and resiliency of large distributed infrastructures. These trends intersect in powerful ways; a new wave of computing is gathering momentum as a result. And open source is playing a major role.
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 | Published: 18 Jun 2009


Cloud Computing - What is its Potential Value for Your Company?
sponsored by Google Apps
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines whether cloud computing makes good business sense for your company. Ultimately, you may find that moving your data to the cloud actually improves security, scalability, access, and disaster recovery.
Posted: 12 Jun 2009 | Published: 12 Jun 2009


Cloud Computing - Latest Buzzword or a Glimpse of the Future?
sponsored by Google Apps
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides a snapshot of what is happening in the arena of cloud computing. What are the benefits? Why are businesses embracing it? What does it mean to a business owner or executive? How does it affect the workplace? What are the payoffs and the pitfalls? Is it really ready for "prime time"?
Posted: 11 Jun 2009 | Published: 11 Jun 2009


Secure Internet Single Sign-On (SSO) 101
sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Written for anyone interested in understanding how secure Internet SSO works, this white paper explores the limitations of current SSO implementations outside of a single security domain (including identity and access management systems and open source development) and introduces standalone secure Internet SSO as a solution.
Posted: 05 Jun 2009 | Published: 05 Jun 2009


Five Steps to Secure Internet Single Sign-On (SSO)
sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes why and how any organization can implement secure Internet single sign-on, which provides for the portability and interoperability of identity information across organizational boundaries. Read this white paper to learn the five steps to secure internet single sign-on.
Posted: 05 Jun 2009 | Published: 05 Jun 2009


Implementing Cisco's Web 2.0 Collaboration Technologies
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: As technology evolves, there is a never-ending question to designers and implementers: "What is coming next?" The answer is "Collaboration." The move to collaboration is strengthened by the actions of Cisco and Microsoft, as they have each unveiled several collaborative technologies and the means to integrate them utilizing Web 2.0 programming.
Posted: 26 May 2009 | Published: 26 May 2009


THINKStrategies - On-Demand Business Intelligence Solutions: A New Way to Achieve Your Corporate Objectives in Today's Challenging Economy
sponsored by SAP BusinessObjects
WHITE PAPER: The macro-market trends of Globalization and eCommerce are making it more important than ever for corporate executives and end users to access critical information to make effective business decisions. This paper will examine how a new generation of SaaS-based BI solutions is responding to the escalating challenges facing companies of all sizes.
Posted: 10 May 2009 | Published: 10 May 2009


IDC Technology Spotlight: Everyone's a Genius: SaaS-Delivered Business Intelligence Tools Put Decision Making in the Hands of Decision Makers
sponsored by SAP BusinessObjects
WHITE PAPER: Inexpensive, easy-to-deploy SaaS BI can help companies put easy-to-use data mining and reporting tools for smart decision making into the hands of more employees and uncover the real “geniuses” of decision making hidden in every department.
Posted: 10 May 2009 | Published: 10 May 2009

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SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE DEFINITION (continued): …  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. The hosted application management (hosted AM) model is similar to ASP: a provider hosts commercially available software for customers and delivers it over the Web. In the software on demand model, the provider gives customers network-based access to a single copy of an application created … 
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