Sunday, August 21, 2011

The Advantages of the SaaS Model

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is a model of software deployment, where the application is provided as a service to customers across the internet. You can think of the SaaS as "renting" the software to customers who access it remotely, most commonly over the Internet. The SaaS provider hosts the application, which it owns, on secure servers that it owns, operates, and maintains. Companies that choose a SaaS model for their CMMS solution gain many business benefits:

No software or hardware to purchase, install or maintain. Given the current shortage and expense of dedicated IS personnel, the SaaS model means less of a burden on IT departments that already have many demands placed on them.

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Rapid deployment. Since there is no software installation required, maintenance personnel can get started with using the system immediately.

Simple, low cost implementation for multiple locations. Multi-site locations don't need high power servers for Terminal Server or Citrix architectures to use an SaaS model, so the implementation process is simplified.

No capital outlay. Because the subscription fees can be paid on a monthly basis, without the need to purchase the software licenses outright, it is easier to budget for a SaaS-solution and pass the monthly costs through an operating budget.

No updates or upgrades to install. Users enjoy access to the latest version of the solution because updates, upgrades and enhancements are made available automatically.

No software support fees. Support is included with the subscription fee. Anytime, anywhere access to the system.

No commitment. If the solution, or the provider for that matter, no longer meets your needs, you can cancel the service and switch to a different solution.

Access to comprehensive security, back-up, disaster recovery and support services. Spend less time on managing your application and more time on your core business, doing what you are good at.

And of course, a lower Total Cost of Ownership. When considering a SaaS solution, it is important to fully understand the benefits of the SaaS model as well as the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for hosted vs. premises-based CMMS solutions. When comparing the costs of a SaaS solution and a traditional, premises-based software solution, people often fall into the trap of simply comparing the subscription fees of the SaaS against the software license fees of the traditional system. The application license fees are only a small portion of the total cost to implement, customize, manage and support traditional software.

The Advantages of the SaaS Model

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