SaaS stands
for Software as a Service and is a way of delivering software applications over
the internet as-a-service. Before the concept of SaaS, you had to install software
on-site or at an independent data center and you were responsible for hosting the
software on your servers. Maintaining software and hardware is very time-consuming
and by using a SaaS you free yourself from this complexity.
When using
a SaaS solution, the provider manages the hosting of the application on their
servers and is also responsible for security and performance. This means that
you don´t have to invest heavily in hardware and software just to get started
with the service. In addition, you don’t need special
expertise to manage security issues, a trusted SaaS provider will ensure
the security of your data.
Features of a SaaS
Works on
all devices - everywhere
A SaaS
solution is cloud-based, meaning it is accessible via a web browser, on all devices,
everywhere. Also, the web-based application synchronizes with other systems in real-time,
allowing you to always access real-time data. Furthermore, all users have access
to the same information at the same time which can be crucial for successful cooperation
within and among firms.
Central maintenance
of code and infrastructure
An important
SaaS feature is that an update of the software will be available for all users resulting
in easier maintenance for the SaaS provider, making it both cheaper and faster
to use the software. This is because all the users share one common infrastructure
and source code that is centrally maintained by the SaaS provider.
Pay per
month or usage.
Typically
for SaaS or any other as-a-Service provider is that the payment model usually is
per month or based on usage. An advantage of this pricing model is that you
don´t need to make a large financial investment to use the software. Also, you
can add users to the software making it easy for a company to grow with it. Or if you experience lower demand or seasonality for your services and
need to increase cash flow you can easily scale down.
Easy to customize
a SaaS software
When start using
SaaS software, because of the common code and infrastructure, you have access
to the same features that the existing customers have. If the SaaS has existed
for a while, it is likely to have many features and you can customize which
ones you want to use.
Ongoing WMS is a SaaS solution which helps you simplify and connect your warehouse. Read more about Ongoing WMS