Cloud technologies have given businesses access to far more tools than they have had in the past. Part of this is thanks to an approach known as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
Let’s take a closer look at SaaS to see how it can be so helpful to small and medium-sized businesses.
What Software-as-a-Service Really Is
To get a handle on SaaS and its benefits, let’s examine it in what is likely its most well-known utilization: the streaming services that Netflix offers.
Really, Netflix streaming effectively works the same way that SaaS works for organizations that use it. Subscribers to Netflix’s streaming service pay a monthly fee to access a shifting library of content as much as they want on various devices. Similarly, SaaS allows businesses to utilize up-to-date versions of crucial business programs billed monthly.
This results in additional similarities, which translates positively for the user.
The Benefits of Software-as-a-Service
Accessibility
Netflix enables its users to view content from practically anywhere, provided they have an account, a compatible device, and a connection to the Internet. SaaS works in the same way, opening a business to greater opportunities to productivity.
Scalability
As a bonus, both options can easily be scaled to fit one’s needs better… a Netflix account can be shared between up to five user profiles, and different tiers allow different numbers of profiles to be used simultaneously. As for SaaS, an agreement can usually cover as many users as a business would need, allowing for new hires, departing employees, or shifting responsibilities.
Cost Efficiency
Now, you may think it would ultimately be less expensive to procure a given software solution and maintain it in-house simply. However, you need to consider the additional investments this approach will require. Such as acquiring and maintaining the hardware needed to support these solutions. These costs alone would almost certainly negate any “savings” you’d see from managing your software yourself.
Security
Using older software that isn’t kept up-to-date can lead to vulnerabilities. The SaaS model means the software is always kept secure via regular updates from the developer.
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