Software as a Service- Access Your Applications Wherever You Go

Last Updated: August 3, 2023

Need an IT solution for your routine tasks? No need to worry about complex infrastructure arrangement and software deployment. Hosted solutions are available for software applications, allowing users to access them over the internet and use them hassle-free whenever needed. This software-delivering phenomenon is termed SaaS or Software as a Service. With emphasis on applications on the move that enable anytime anywhere access from any device, cloud or SaaS applications are viable options for businesses.

Accompanying multi-device support and cross-platform compatibility, SaaS is swiftly replacing conventional on-premise solutions that require complex infrastructure and extensive technical support.

SaaS applications, commonly known as web-based, hosted, or cloud applications, run on the server of a SaaS provider. The SaaS provider takes care of infrastructure requirements and platform compatibility.

The users are provided managed access to some modules or the entire application, storage, security, and performance based on their budgets and needs. Users only need an internet connection to access the hosted applications and manage their businesses on the go.

Advantages of Software as a Service (SaaS)

  • Cost Savings: The SaaS infrastructure completely hosts the applications, thus requiring no investment for the infrastructure. Additionally, users can access the multi-tenanted architecture and run the subscribed applications proficiently while sharing the cloud environment.
  • Flexible Pricing: “Pay as you go” pricing models for SaaS solutions provide flexible payment modes to the users. Users can opt for “subscription” plans viz. monthly, yearly, per license, per user, and similar. Flexible pricing facilitates users to use only those services actually required and fruitful for them. Users can discontinue using these services anytime by unsubscribing effortlessly.
  • Scalable: SaaS applications are highly scalable and allow partial or full access to the application to the users depending on their usage and pricing plans. You can scale up or scale down the no. of users you require depending on the time of the year
  • Modular Approach: Applications follow a modular approach and menu-driven interface that allows users to access entire software or only specific features.
  • Automatic Updation: SaaS providers automatically update software applications, relieving users of the worry of purchasing the updated version. Without any AMC or updation costs, users always get access to the updated version with recent features of the applications.
  • Accessibility: Cloud applications are quick and easy to access without any hassle. Users need the internet to run the application on any device be it a tablet, laptop, or smart phone. Hosted applications are readily accessible anytime anywhere across the globe.
Published On: December 22, 2016
Gargee Goswami

Gargee Goswami is a self-confessed bibliophile who loves to write in her free time (the little that she gets). Having vast experience of 6+ years, she counts tea, travel and food as her life's great passions.

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