Understanding SaaS

SaaS, Software as a Service also known as software on demand, is today’s most happening technology. This is a software application, which is used on the internet. It is also used to run in back of the firewall on local area connection. SaaS is very crucial element of cloud computing. With SaaS around, you can forget the installing issues, buying software packages, licensing them, training sessions taken to understand the software, maintaining servers, updating software and hardware for the application, and many other associated factors. It is easy to install and user friendly software with easy learning curve.

Here, a provider gives license of the SaaS software to the customer on demand and customer has total control over the software. As the contract period ends, the service is disconnected. The SaaS software provides:

• Availability of the software application anytime and anywhere on computer.


• It comes in two packages, subscription based and pay as you need package


• Fast scalability


• Reliable


• No need of local server


• Reduction in time and costs.

The activities over the SaaS are controlled centrally rather than being controlled by an individual. This enables access of information by many people at the same time. The up gradation of the software is automatic. Even there are some services, which are free. The revenue for such services is obtained from advertizing, and many other sources. SaaS also provides additional features if requested by the user with no extra charges. New features are being released very fast.

Due to no server charges or purchasing issues, lots of expenditure is saves. Due to no local installation needed, user can use SaaS as soon as it is received online. The features can be removed and added depending on the need. Scalability, configurability, and multi tenant efficiency are the maturity levels of the SaaS. In order to start SaaS application on your computer, you need the internet connection, updates, compatibility and you are a SaaS costumer.