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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 Reports
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e-Kit: Web Application Security eKit
sponsored by IBM
RESOURCE CENTER: Check out this e-Kit for comprehensive information related to web application security strategies and web application security testing through SaaS. Included are several white papers, demos, and podcasts.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009


MarketScope for Records Management
sponsored by IBM
ANALYST REPORT: Organizations have long known that implementing their records management initiatives is challenging. People and processes are both important elements, but choosing the right records management solution can be the difference between success and failure. Read on to learn about selecting the right records management solution for your organization.
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 | Published: 02 Nov 2009


Cloud computing 101
sponsored by Platform Computing Corporation
PODCAST: Tune into this podcast for expert insight into the impact of cloud computing on your IT infrastructure. Hear from cloud computing expert, Jeff Kaplan, as he explains the basic pressures driving cloud computing. Learn about Amazon's influence on the cloud market and discover the 3 elements that attract enterprises to the cloud.
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 29 Oct 2009


Dell and Microsoft solutions help ServiceU deliver reliable system performance and create a virtualized environment that reduces power consumption by 50 percent
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
CASE STUDY: ServiceU Corporation was challenged to deploy reliable hardware to support its Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 environment and virtualize other applications to enhance business flexibility. Read this case study to learn about the benefits that ServiceU achieved through by implementing Dell hardware and Microsoft Hyper-V technology.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009


eBook: HP IT Service Management - Optimizing Service Lifecycle Delivery and Cost
sponsored by HP
EBOOK: Many IT professionals are looking to IT Service Management (ITSM) to deliver quality IT services that meet the needs of the business under these tough conditions. Regardless of the size of your business, you can deliver superior service quality to your business with the HP approach to ITSM and the HP software and services that support it.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009


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


Business Intelligence Solution for Web Infrastructure Open the Door to Better Decisions
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WEBCAST: Composed of Sun hardware systems and commercial open-source solutions Pentaho for BI and data integration, and Infobright, built on MySQL, for data warehousing, this solution comes in two customizable recommended configurations to fit your data requirements and budget -- and ease deployment.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 26 Oct 2009


Vulnerability Management Buyer’s Checklist: Key Questions to Ask Before You Select a VM Solution
sponsored by Qualys, Inc.
ASSESSMENT TOOL: Choosing a solution for Vulnerability Management (VM) is a critical step toward protecting your organization's network and data. Qualys provides this 12-point short list of considerations that will help you determine what will work best for your organization.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 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


Metro Atlanta YMCA Better Aligns its Mission, Member Engagement, and Marketing Communications Activities Using Birst
sponsored by Birst
CASE STUDY: In an attempt to tailor and more effectively promote its programs, the Metro Atlanta YMCA turned to Birst for a new set of Business intelligence (BI) tools. Birst delivered with features that included automated dashboards and adhoc reporting at a fair price. Read on to learn the benefits YMCA experienced when they switched to Birst.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009


Free Trial from Trend Micro – Getting Started with InterScan™ Messaging Hosted Security
sponsored by Trend Micro GmbH
VIDEO: InterScan™ Messaging Hosted Security provides industry leading hosted email security. In this video, Eric Jensen, Global Product Marketing Manager, advises you how to get started using InterScan™ Messaging Hosted Security.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 19 Oct 2009


Fight the Spam Explosion with Software as a Service (SaaS)
sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc.
EGUIDE: Read this expert e-guide for information about the benefits of SaaS security, including cooling and high availability considerations as well as comparisons of appliance vs. services and SaaS vs. on-premise solutions.
Posted: 16 Oct 2009 | Published: 16 Oct 2009


OEM Program eBook
sponsored by SAP America Inc
EBOOK: Find out how to tap into a long-running program with over 750 OEM partners worldwide, and make SAP BusinessObjects market leading BI platform your own.
Posted: 13 Oct 2009 | Published: 13 Oct 2009


Storage Explained: Cloud Storage Defined
sponsored by 3PAR
TECHNICAL ARTICLE: Cloud storage is a rapidly growing technology. Read this paper for the latest definitions of cloud storage and cloud service and to more closely examine cloud storage benefits and offerings.
Posted: 12 Oct 2009 | Published: 12 Oct 2009


Presentation Transcript: Offering the Cloud to your Clients
sponsored by Google Apps Authorized Reseller Program
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation transcript of the "Offering the Clouds to Your Clients" webcast, learn how new technologies, demographic shifts and emerging business models in the cloud computing market are changing the way VARs and MSPs are working with clients.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Published: 09 Oct 2009


Presentation Transcript - Best Practices: Protect Your Online Revenue Through Web Performance Testing
sponsored by Gomez
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This transcript will discuss optimizing application performance and quality, and various strategies that IDC sees in its research to help you improve your decision making about how you approach quality, management and performance optimization. Read on to learn more about how to protect your online revenue through web performance testing.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Published: 09 Oct 2009


Dell Software Inventory & Usage Management
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
DATA SHEET: The Dell Software Inventory & Usage Management service automates software and hardware asset discovery and reporting, monitors software usage and helps simplify software license compliance helping managers to control IT costs, reduce software license compliance risks, and make informed decisions regarding software purchasing...
Posted: 07 Oct 2009 | Published: 07 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


10 Ways to Reduce Your Email Costs Using Mimecast
sponsored by Mimecast
EGUIDE: If you’re considering cutting costs by switching to email archiving and management in the cloud, this white paper contains useful information and best practices. Download it and learn 10 ways MimeCast can save you time and money using cloud-based email management.
Posted: 07 Oct 2009 | Published: 07 Oct 2009


Chapter 3: SaaS on the Rise, but Does It Deliver?
sponsored by SearchCRM
EBOOK: The emergence of Software as a Service-based applications has enabled organizations to get new applications up and running quickly and cheaply, saving resources for mission-critical tasks.
Posted: 07 Oct 2009 | Published: 07 Oct 2009


Demo: Service lifecycle management in action
sponsored by IBM
PRODUCT DEMO: Organizations moving towards Service-Oriented Architecture must manage their services from development to deployment. This demo shows how Rational Team Concert, Rational Asset Manager, and WebSphere Service Registry and Repository provide a comprehensive, integrated solution for organizations looking to realize SOA.
Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Published: 06 Oct 2009


Improve Server Configuration Control: Meet PCI Quickly and Without Added Staff
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
CASE STUDY: Read this case study to learn how Tripwire provided this subscription billing service company achieve broad PCI compliance and helped them become proactive in handling security and compliance issues.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009


Managing Performance Through the Web Application Delivery Chain - IDC
sponsored by Gomez
WHITE PAPER: In this paper Gomez poses several questions to Tim Grieser, vice president of IDC's Enterprise System Management Software program, on behalf of Gomez's customers. Read on to learn the answers to some of the most important questions regarding web-based applications.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 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

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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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