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Software as a Service

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ALSO CALLED: On-demand Applications, On-demand Software, On Demand Software, SaaS, and On Demand Applications
DEFINITION: Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet.

SaaS is becoming an increasingly prevalent delivery model as underlying technologies that support Web services and service-oriented architecture (SOA) mature and new developmental  … 
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Recent Vendor Reports on Software as a Service
Why Security SaaS Makes Sense Today
sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Corporate IT teams are waging a significant security battle on two fronts these days: stopping attacks via the Web and through email.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Why EVault SaaS for Law Firms?
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
PRODUCT LITERATURE: EVault SaaS automatically backs up your entire firm's data from your central office, remote locations, and even laptops.
Posted: 01 Oct 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2008
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What to look for in a SaaS provider
sponsored by Intermedia
PODCAST: Learn how the Software as a Service delivery model can aid companies in upgrading technology and how to choose the right SaaS provider to suit your business needs.
Posted: 29 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2008
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ERP via SaaS in the midmarket
sponsored by SAP America Inc
PODCAST: In this podcast Simon Jacobson, Senior Research Analyst, AMR Research, examines how global manufacturers apply IT to their processes as part of their ongoing evolution toward becoming demand-driven manufacturer.
Posted: 26 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 26 Sep 2008
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SaaS ERP for manufacturers: Top 10 things to consider
sponsored by Innovative International Solutions, LLC
PODCAST: Is Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP really a viable option for manufacturers? View this expert podcast and learn the pros and cons of SaaS ERP for manufacturers -- and find out what to consider when deciding between SaaS vs. on-premise ERP.
Posted: 24 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 24 Sep 2008
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Virtualization and Management: Trends, Forecasts, and Recommendations
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This report outlines the important findings of a survey of 627 respondents involved with virtualization, compares the results with previous EMA research, examines the trends in virtualization and forecasts the future for virtualization management.
Posted: 24 Sep 2008 | Published: 24 Sep 2008
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Evaluating CRM Solutions: Six Ways ‘The Oracle Advantage' Benefits Your Organization
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper summarizes the key questions every organization should ask of a vendor and the ways ‘The Oracle Advantage' addresses each of these areas.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 19 Sep 2008
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How Software as a Service (SaaS) Providers Can Instill Customer Confidence
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
WHITE PAPER: The only way to ensure that demand for SaaS will remain healthy is to have a SaaS escrow in place as a contingency plan that responsibly addresses disaster recovery and business continuity concerns.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 19 Sep 2008
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eGuide: ERP in the Midmarket
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: Read this CIO guide on ERP in the Midmarket to get a better understanding of the various options companies have when choosing, implementing, securing, and measuring the ROI from their ERP systems.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 17 Sep 2008
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The Cost and Benefits of On-Demand Vs. On-Premise Procurement Software
sponsored by coupa.com
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines an approach to compute and compare the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for on-premise procurement software vs. on-demand.
Posted: 10 Sep 2008 | Published: 10 Sep 2008
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E-Guide: The CIO's Guide to SaaS Application Integration in the Midmarket
sponsored by Cast Iron Systems
WHITE PAPER: Read this E-Guide to learn how and why midmarket companies are integrating their SaaS applications with their existing business applications quickly, securely and in a way that maximizes their ROI.
Posted: 08 Sep 2008 | Published: 08 Sep 2008
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SIEM 3.0: The Next Generation of Security and Compliance Monitoring
sponsored by ArcSight, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn about the current trends in SIEM technology and find out how next-generation solutions can help your company increase overall security.
Posted: 05 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Infor - ERP SyteLine
sponsored by Infor
SOFTWARE DEMO: Infor ERP SyteLine offers a robust set of integrated data management and lean capacity planning tools for a broad range of industries.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008
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Desktop Security on Demand
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The Gartner analysis identifies several threat categories that are growing in number and complexity, exploiting operating system and application vulnerabilities in desktop and mobile PCs to infect corporate networks.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008
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The Fast Track to Service Management Success: Software as a Service
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper begins with a discussion of the challenges that SMBs face in managing and supporting the IT solutions they need to run their businesses and examines the obstacles they face trying to effectively meet service management objectives.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008
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Software-as-a-Service: A Comprehensive Look at the Total Cost of Ownership of Software Applications
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper educates end-users and decision makers on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Learn how it differs from traditional software, and what the key benefits are when deploying SaaS applications. It also looks at Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008
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Instant Messaging Tough Enough for Business: No Server Required
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the important benefits that business Instant Messaging (IM) can provide to any sized organization, the risks faced from unmanaged use of IM, and the factors that must be addressed as organizations plan their upgrade.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008
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Collaborative Efforts: Survey Revealse Clear Business Acceleration Using On-Demand Collaboration Technology
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In the new global economy, a company's competitive edge is intrinsically tied to the ability to quickly collaborate with co-workers, partners and customers. This summary report explores different market trends with commentary from industry experts.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008
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Jobfox Stays ahead of Brisk Growth with Customer Self-Service
sponsored by Parature, Inc.
CASE STUDY: In this case study, Jobfox was looking for a customer service system with self-service capabilities, automation and reporting. Learn how Parature Customer Service software was the solution with its ease of use and maintenance, and rapid deployment.
Posted: 28 Aug 2008 | Published: 28 Aug 2008
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TMA Resources Increases Customer Satisfaction Rates by Four Times with Parature Customer Service™ Software
sponsored by Parature, Inc.
CASE STUDY: In this case study, TMA needed to streamline and automate its manual customer service process to reduce resolution times and improve satisfaction. Learn how Parature Customer Service software reduced time on manual administrative activities by 25%.
Posted: 28 Aug 2008 | Published: 28 Aug 2008
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Take the Fast Track to Easy CRM and ERP Integration
sponsored by Cast Iron Systems
WEBCAST: Hear two experts unveil how to increase the value of SaaS with rapid CRM and ERP integration, including a real-life success story.
Posted: 28 Aug 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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The Dollars and Sense of Web Identity Management: How Saas Cuts the High Costs of Web Access and SSO by 75%
sponsored by Symplified
WHITE PAPER: This analysis presented by Symplified, shows the compelling Software as a Service (SaaS) Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advantages over software, driving identity lifecycle costs down by more than 75% based on real-world data. Read this paper to learn more
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 | Published: 19 Aug 2008
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Workday Solutions: Human Capital Management
sponsored by Workday
SOFTWARE LISTING: Change is the one constant in business. Workday Human Capital Management is designed to help your organization develop its global workforce. People are your company's most valuable resource. Commit to growing not only your business, but also you..
Posted: 15 Aug 2008 | Published: 15 Aug 2008
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E-Guide: Network Management and Applications Performance Services
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE: This E-Guide examines how telecom providers can exploit the growing desire for managed services by delivering the right network management and application performance services.
Posted: 13 Aug 2008 | Published: 13 Aug 2008
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The Paperless Office-Turning the Page on Paper Use
sponsored by SpringCM
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explains the benefits of a paperless office using SpringCM. Learn how to establish an inbound e-mail address and fax number to capture paper and digital content, and have incoming transmissions routed to SpringCM, saving time and paper.
Posted: 12 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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Automating Cost Transparency
sponsored by Apptio
WHITE PAPER: The Apptio on demand is a powerful new way to bring Cost Transparency to IT in an automated fashion. Learn how it enables progressive IT organizations to lead this change, usher in a new era of strategic IT management and establish a true partnership.
Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE DEFINITION (continued): …  approaches, such as Ajax, become popular. Meanwhile, broadband service has become increasingly available to support user access from more areas around the world.

SaaS is closely related to the ASP (application service provider) and on demand computing software delivery models. IDC identifies two slightly different delivery models for SaaS. The hosted application management (hosted AM) model is similar to ASP: a provider hosts commercially available software for customers and delivers it over the Web. In the software on demand … 
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