Why Software as a Service is important to you.

Forrester says "SaaSSaaS - Software as a Service is software that is owned, delivered and managed remotely by one or more providers. provides a quicker-to-deploy, lower-risk alternative to traditional licensed software; it empowers the business unit by enabling ownership of the buying cycle, eliminating dependence on IT, and facilitating ongoing collaborative development. SaaS deployment options bring faster business benefits and quicker ROI, as well as frequent, automatic updates, independence from IT, and improved usability."

The annual cost of a subscription license for our on-demand products is typically less than the annual maintenance fees of traditional software licensing models. There is no additional upfront capital required for the hardware – only a high speed Internet connection and the desire to capitalize on the advances in technology that can increase your company’s performance and efficiency.

SaaS vs. On-Premise – a Comparison

Questions	SaaS	On-Premise
Are all customers on the same version of the application code?	Yes	No
Do I need IT to get involved with setup and implementation?	No	Yes
How do you pay for the software?	Subscription. Usually per user per month over an annual or multi-year term.	Upfront
What type of infrastructure do I need to access my system?	Any device that can access the Internet. Eg. computer, smartphone, etc.	File servers, application servers, power supplies, backup equipment, disaster recovery sites, plus hardware and software upgrades
Is daily data backup and disaster recovery provided by vendor?	Yes	No
Who has responsibility for operating and maintaining the application?	Software publisher	Customer
Who controls upgrade timing?	Software publisher	Software publisher and customer. Customer must decide when and if to upgrade.
What is the average time to begin implementation?	Several hours	Several weeks to months