This is part of a series looking at the distribution software industry. This article examines the pros and cons of Software as a Service, a model of software deployment where the distributor, for a monthly fee, accesses a business application over the Internet.
In an industry where margins are tight, upgrading technology is often put off until absolutely necessary. High upfront costs and licensing fees for new products deter many businesses from making an investment. But a recent trend -Software as a Service -may be opening doors for even the smallest of distributors to buy into new technology.
Not everybody believes that Software as a Service, or SaaS -a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service and accessed by the …
State of the Distribution Software Industry, Part 2: Software as a Service Gains Ground
This is part of a series looking at the distribution software industry. This article examines the pros and cons of Software as a Service, a model of software deployment where the distributor, for a monthly fee, accesses a business application over the Internet.
In an industry where margins are tight, upgrading technology is often put off until absolutely necessary. High upfront costs and licensing fees for new products deter many businesses from making an investment. But a recent trend -Software as a Service -may be opening doors for even the smallest of distributors to buy into new technology.
Not everybody believes that Software as a Service, or SaaS -a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service and accessed by the …
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