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Software as a Service
ALSO CALLED: On-demand Applications, On-demand Software, On Demand Software, SaaS, 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, … Definition continues below.
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IT Management as a service (ITMaaS) 451 Research, November 2011 sponsored by Nimsoft, Inc. WHITE PAPER: IT management as a Service (ITMaaS) can help admins increase visibility into their environment, monitor and evaluate performance, and improve the functionality of environments through a cloud delivery model. Discover how ITMaaS delivers essential management tools necessary for optimizing your resources. Posted: 09 Feb 2012 \| Published: 09 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Center Management \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| Server Virtualization \| Software as a Service \| Systems Management

Virtualization to the Cloud: How SMBs Can Take the Trip sponsored by Dell and VMware WHITE PAPER: SMBs are rapidly adopting server virtualization and cloud computing to cut costs and streamline IT infrastructures. In this resource, discover how purpose-built software and hardware platforms that can support both virtualization and cloud computing are enabling a hybrid strategy for savvy SMBs. Posted: 07 Feb 2012 \| Published: 07 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Center Management \| Hybrid clouds \| Server Virtualization \| SMBs \| Software as a Service

Eight “Must-Have” ERP Features for Food Processors sponsored by Plex Systems WHITE PAPER: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential to companies in all industries and the food and beverage industry is no exception. This white paper highlights eight features food and beverage processors must have in their ERP platform. Read more to discover if your company's system meets the requirements or falls below par. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Software Selection

The State of Cloud Based Security - Taking a Cloud-Based Approach to Security Can Improve Protection and Lower Costs sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Traditional endpoint solutions are becoming less effective as the threat environment increasingly grows more complex. However, cloud-based security may be the answer, offering an opportunity for improved security, while saving costs. View this paper to explore the current state of cloud-based security, advantages of cloud-based security, and more. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

How to Protect Your Business from the Coming Malware Storm sponsored by Webroot Software Pty Ltd WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the direct correlation between malware and Web evolution and points out the implications of this maturity on today's small and midsize businesses. Determine how SaaS security solutions compare to on-premise alternatives and review key factors to consider when evaluating cloud providers. Posted: 29 Jan 2012 \| Published: 29 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service \| Web Services

Using Web Security Services to Protect Portable Devices sponsored by Webroot Software Pty Ltd WHITE PAPER: Today’s flexible workforce is becoming a serious security issue, as employees are working from multiple locations with various devices, increasing the risk of exposure. View this paper now to gain a better understanding of the security challenges posed by portable users and devices and how you can address them using cloud-based security solutions. Posted: 29 Jan 2012 \| Published: 29 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Managed Security Services \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Software as a Service \| Web Services

Business Opportunity with CloudMail and Collaboration sponsored by CSC WHITE PAPER: Migrating their in-house email systems to the cloud is an option many businesses are actively pursuing. Discover how choosing a cloud-based email and collaboration suite can help your organization address costs, mobility, scalability, and more. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Published: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Collaboration \| Document Management \| Email \| Email Management \| Outsourcing \| Software as a Service

CSC CloudMail for VMware Zimbra sponsored by CSC WHITE PAPER: Moving your messaging application to the cloud can help you lower TCO and increase integration by eliminating the need to maintain an in-house email system. Learn how you can enjoy a full suite of email, calendaring, sharing and document management abilities on any desktop or operating system with a cloud-based platform. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Published: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Collaboration \| Document Management \| Email \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Software as a Service

ERP Implementation Best Practices:Manufacturers and the SaaS Delivery Model sponsored by Plex Systems WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to uncover five perks of selecting a software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| Manufacturing \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Industry Organizations \| Manufacturing Systems \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Software Selection

The Road Ahead For SAP’s Business ByDesign: The Midmarket SaaS ERP App Suite Is Well Positioned For A Variety Of Use Cases sponsored by Microsoft WHITE PAPER: This Forrester Research report examines the current incarnation of SAP's midmarket software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) offering Business ByDesign, its likely future direction, and emerging use cases. Read it to find out what Forrester's recommendations are for business process pros considering a ByDesign implementation. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| SaaS ERP \| SAP (Product) \| SMBs \| Software as a Service

The Total Economic Impact of USA.NET SaaS Secure Messaging Solution sponsored by Perimeter eSecurity WHITE PAPER: The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of USA.NET's SaaS Secure Messaging solution on their organizations. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Email \| Email Archiving \| Email Security \| Email Security Software \| Email Threats \| Messaging Security \| Messaging Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

Ensuring Service Assurance in the New Normal sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn about service assurance, the modern IT management solution designed to meet the requirements of a cloud-connected enterprise, whether it is leveraging infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), software as a service (SaaS), or a combination of the three. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| Applications Management \| Business Service Management \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) \| IT Management \| Platform as a service \| Software as a Service

Cloud Computing: Resiliency is the Key to Success sponsored by SunGard Availability Services WHITE PAPER: Access this paper to learn about the key advantages cloud can offer, the many types of cloud deployment options and the main challenges organizations face when implementing cloud today. In addition, get recommendations for moving forward with your cloud strategy, including how to choose a trustworthy provider. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) \| Platform as a service \| Private Cloud \| Software as a Service \| Vendor Selection

Glitch-Free Online Meetings: Newest Tools Minimize IT Support; Maximize Experience sponsored by Premiere Global Services WHITE PAPER: The benefits of virtual meeting technologies are clear, but often the wrong software is adopted. Learn about the latest offerings in virtual collaboration and why your organization can benefit from a more effective solution. Posted: 16 Jan 2012 \| Published: 16 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Collaboration \| Collaborative Applications Software \| Help Desks \| Mobile Workers \| Software as a Service \| Unified Messaging \| Unified Messaging Systems \| Videoconferences \| Videoconferencing Services \| Videoconferencing Software

Taking a Strategic Approach to Cloud Security sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: In this research brief, explore the key findings of a survey studying the impact of cloud computing and what to keep in mind, from a security standpoint, when moving applications to the cloud. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Software as a Service \| Web Application Security

ROI of a Complete Networking Portfolio: Delivering Value from the Network Edge to the Core sponsored by HPM Networks WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to learn how a networking solution provides the functionality enterprises require for current and future needs while providing a strong ROI. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Desktop Virtualization \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Networking \| Software as a Service

Laying the Groundwork for Public and Private Clouds sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel WHITE PAPER: As cloud computing continues to gain ground in the enterprise, businesses must decide how to handle this IT revolution: To take the plunge now or wait and risk falling behind. Access this white paper to review the various types of cloud computing deployment models and services. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Center Management \| Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) \| Platform as a service \| Private Cloud \| Public Cloud \| Software as a Service

An Introduction to Cloud Computing for Service Providers and Large Enterprise sponsored by Joyent WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper for an introduction to cloud computing for service providers and large enterprises. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Hybrid clouds \| Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) \| Network Management \| Platform as a service \| Private Cloud \| Private cloud computing \| Public Cloud \| Public cloud computing \| Software as a Service

Making the Cloud Work: Monitoring Requirements for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS sponsored by Nimsoft, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn how you can monitor and manage public cloud investments including Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Platform as a service (PaaS), and Software as a service (SaaS), to validate and optimize service quality. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Spending \| Platform as a service \| Software as a Service

SaaS-based Service Management: Tailor to the Business with Ease sponsored by Nimsoft, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Learn how SaaS-based service management can help you eliminate the cost and distraction of platform maintenance, minimize upgrade costs and disruptions, tailor to the business without complex coding, and more. Posted: 04 Jan 2012 \| Published: 04 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Cloud Computing \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Service Management \| IT Services \| IT Spending \| Software as a Service

Connectivity in context: Deliver application integration in days sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers a rapid, flexible and simple approach to connect your enterprise and cloud applications in mere days. Posted: 03 Jan 2012 \| Published: 03 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| SaaS business intelligence \| Software as a Service

Maximize E-mail ROI With Cloud Archiving sponsored by Mimecast WHITE PAPER: Discover the key usability features for an email archive solution, the impact those capabilities have on an organization and how they are linked to a more comprehensive ROI. Find out why companies are turning to purpose-built email archive solutions to address e-discovery, compliance and mobility needs. Posted: 13 Dec 2011 \| Published: 13 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Email \| Email Archiving \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Mobile Device Management \| ROI \| Software as a Service

Cloud, Software or hardware. How To decide Which Backup Solution Is Best for Your small or Medium size Business sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper to learn about all of the different backup solutions that are currently available to you today (cloud, appliance, software, hybrid), and how to determine which will best meet your organization's needs. Posted: 22 Nov 2011 \| Published: 22 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Backup \| Data Center Management \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Disaster Recovery \| SMBs \| Software as a Service \| Storage Management \| Storage Security

Top Considerations For Warehouse Management In The Cloud sponsored by HighJump Software WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn four solid reasons why putting your warehouse management system in the cloud may make the most sense for your business – and how it can affect your bottom line with a faster return on investment. Posted: 15 Nov 2011 \| Published: 15 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Management \| Manufacturing Systems \| SaaS ERP \| Software as a Service \| Warehouse Management \| Warehouse Management Software

The truth about software quality - a global benchmarking study sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: This is the first in an annual series of reports highlighting trends in the structural quality of business applications regarding characteristics such as robustness, performance, securit y, and changeability. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Software \| Software as a Service \| Software Asset Management \| Web Applications Software

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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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