Why Should you Consider SaaS for your Business Applications?

1.         Why Should you  Consider SaaS for  Your Business  Applications?                                   

2.       Are you looking for software that will make your business more efficient? While the                             classic model consisted of purchasing the solutions and installing them directly on                         your servers, SaaS (Software as a Service) mode is based on rental or subscription                             from a ​service provider​. SaaS mode, based on cloud technology, offers more flexibility and has many advantages.                                What is SaaS (Software as a Service)?  When you opt for “Software as a Service”, commonly known as SaaS, you are using                               software made available to you, which you have not installed locally, but which you                             access by means of an internet connection. Hardware and software are directly                         offered by the service provider. You access the software functions from the                         outside. SaaS is by definition part of Cloud Computing, one of the fastest-growing                           areas in the business services sector.    Other cloud computing services include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and                       Platform as a Service (PaaS). Several email providers have been operating on the   1 

3.       SaaS principle for years, such as the IONOS Webmail tools accessible from an                           Internet page. Other well-known SaaS providers include Slack, Salesforces, and                     WordPress. Large software companies, such as Microsoft with Microsoft 365, and                       Adobe with Creative, offer SaaS versions of their products.    How does SaaS Work?  The SaaS system consists of making software accessible via the Internet available to                           users in a centralized manner. Each user creates an account and pays monthly or                             annually the costs for using the services. The applications therefore no longer “run”                           on your computer, but are used online. The provision, maintenance, and updates of                           the software are then the obligations of your service provider. However, users must                           manage the use of the software through an Internet browser. This is usually                           possible with any device connected to the Internet. You just need to identify                           yourself on the home page of the online utility.    Representation of SaaS  SaaS providers make both servers and software available. Many users can then                         connect to the applications over the Internet, with all kinds of devices and from                             anywhere.    Major   SaaS   software   includes   project   management   applications,   content   management   systems   (CMS),   programs   for   financial   management,   sales   management, ​eCommerce​, ​customer relationship management (CRM)​, records management, and human resources management. In the past, companies often had                                     to install multiple software, manage and pay for related licenses: the SaaS model                           now offers a more user-friendly and much more manageable type of use.    2 

4.     The Advantages of SaaS  SaaS is being implemented in many sectors. It appears as an attractive cloud                           solution. Compared to installed software, this model has a number of advantages,                         both for the user and the company:    Rapid Implementation and Delivery of Services to the Customer:  Instead of sending software packages and assigning licenses, the service must be                         “available online” so that it is immediately accessible to the business.    As the maintenance of the software is managed by the service  provider, your own staff is relieved of these tasks:  The IT department no longer needs to take care of installing software, managing                           licenses, updates or other maintenance work and can devote their efforts to other                           tasks that are just as important to their business.    Easy Integration of a New Employee:  It is no longer necessary to order new licenses or install the software on new                               workstations. In most cases, it is sufficient to register a new user online. This                             facilitates the process of integrating new employees who will be more quickly                         operational in their department.    Use of services in stationary and mobile mode with all kinds of  Terminals:  The software is no longer necessarily associated with a fixed workstation. Thanks                         to their identifiers, users will be able to access their applications on the go or from                                 other systems. It also facilitates the concept of telecommuting.      3 

5.       Cloud Architectures have the Advantage of offering all users the same                       Level of Security:  As the data is all stored off-site on a cloud server, local hardware and software                               problems rarely result in data loss. Small businesses thus benefit from the same                           level of security as large ones.    New Features and Updates are Deployed and Integrated more Quickly:  As the software runs at the service provider, it is also directly managed by it. This                                 gives you the most recent version of services at all times.    A User-Centric Model:  Companies pay based on the number of people who use the service. For small                             businesses, the cost of software licenses has long represented a very high expense,                           if not too high. With payment options based on the number of users, businesses can                               better manage their costs.    Disadvantages and Risks of SaaS  Among the main disadvantages and weaknesses of SaaS, there are mainly the risks                           associated with minor software problems. The SaaS model is spreading at                       breakneck speed. Due to the high level of competition, data security and                         performance issues are continually being improved. However, it is important that                       you know what the reservations are about using the SaaS model.    You Entrust your Data to the Provider:  Although the service provider is contractually committed to preserving the security                       and confidentiality of your data, you do entrust your company data to a third-party                             provider who stores it with them. Data breaches, cyber-attacks and other incidents   4 

6.       that could compromise the privacy of your data are no longer under your control.                             The security of cloud services remains a particularly sensitive issue.    Risk of Service Disruption:  If a SaaS provider goes bankrupt, or if for some reason is forced to interrupt the                                 service, you will no longer be able to benefit from it. It is even possible that you                                   could lose all of your data and documents. It is certainly very rare that a SaaS is                                   interrupted. Generally, in the event of an interruption in services, the supplier                         agrees a period with its users to allow them to repatriate their data and documents                               to other media or servers. In some cases, one service then replaces another, and                             data must be transferred often.    Requires a Constant and fast Internet Connection:  SaaS is an online service that inevitably requires a good Internet connection.                         Several providers offer an offline operating mode that allows you to work without                           being connected to the Internet, and to synchronize data as soon as the connection                             is re-established. However, in order to operate SaaS properly, you need a constant                           internet connection. Network problems can cause very annoying download delays                     with, in some cases, operating losses.    No Use of Software in the Event of a System Failure:  Likewise, several SaaS cannot be used if a provider has to temporarily suspend its                             services, especially in the event of maintenance work or server failure.    Compatibility Required with Operating Systems and Browsers:  Webtools sometimes work differently depending on the browser you use. You may                         experience compatibility issues with operating systems, especially if you are a fan                         of macOS. Most SaaS vendors, however, optimize their utilities for Windows. Let us   5 

7.       specify however that the problems related to the choice of the Internet browser are                             quite rare.    Use of Unfinished Software:  As SaaS programs are neither developed nor marketed on a traditional model, it                           sometimes happens that SaaS providers put online applications that are still under                         development. They sometimes do this before launching large beta tests, or before                         implementing important new features. In general, SaaS products are subject to less                         rigorous quality controls.    The Future of SaaS Services  One thing is certain – SaaS is indeed a model of the future. SaaS providers do have                                   some challenges; however, cloud Computing continues to arouse a certain                     reluctance on the part of customers, concerned about the confidentiality of their                         data. Among the possible solutions is the implementation of a Cloud Access                         Security Manager (CASM), a software that secures the SaaS applications of                       companies. The purpose of this software is to protect data and ensure compliance                           with regulations. Providers are also promising more control and data transparency                       on the side of their servers.    For SaaS providers to see the number of users of their products increase, it is                               important that the level of performance remains constant. In order to prevent                         users from dreading unreasonable download delays or system crashes and falling                       back on traditional software, ​SaaS providers will need to continue to prove to us that their model has reached a level of technical maturity capable to calmly face                                                         future customers.    6 

8.     The advantages mentioned above should clearly compensate for the weaknesses                     mentioned. In this case, SaaS will certainly become the most popular software                         model. Do you wish to use it for your applications? ​Contact us to know if SaaS is the perfect solution for your requirements.                                                                                      7 

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