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Key Drivers for Adopting SaaS Financial Applications

CFOs are definitely fascinated with the notion of the cloud’s money saving and efficiency potential, but most are still hesitant to move their core financial software to this relatively new technology. However, some organizations have begun to reevaluate their approach to Software as a Service (SaaS) as security concerns subside and the demand for mobile access increases.

Read this e-guide to learn about today’s key drivers for SaaS financial applications adoption, as well as what’s currently available when it comes to selecting your cloud provider.

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