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Software as a Service

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  … 
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Choosing a Solution for Web-Filtering: Software, Appliance, Managed Service?
sponsored by MessageLabs
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper for a better look at managed web security services that enable businesses to set up and enforce acceptable usage policies that are flexible, fit-for-purpose and accommodate evolving needs and priorities.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Published: 04 Dec 2008
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Top 10 PCI DSS Reports
sponsored by Alert Logic
WHITE PAPER: This white paper illustrates the 10 key reports needed to demonstrate compliance with PCI DSS that can be achieved with SaaS solutions from Alert Logic.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Published: 04 Dec 2008
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Email Security Buyer's Guide: Software, Appliance, Managed Service?
sponsored by MessageLabs
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper for a buyer's guide to email security solutions that offer protection of business continuity, data and brand image, effective implementation of email policies and regulatory compliance at national and global levels.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Published: 04 Dec 2008
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Software as a Service: What You Should Consider When Moving to Saas
sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Check out this expert eBook and learn about the current trends in the SaaS market and find out how these services can help your company thrive in today's difficult economy.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 14 Nov 2008
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Software On-Demand: Operating System/Application Streaming Client Study
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Intel IT explored the technical feasibility and value of enterprise streaming. The study showed very favorable results with respect to performance, user perceptions, and the impact on IT operations.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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Hackers Announce Open Season on Web 2.0 Users and Browsers
sponsored by Purewire
WHITE PAPER: This paper details how the emergence of Web 2.0 has created a fertile threat environment for malware writers and distributors to spread their wares and offers a solution.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Enabling Enterprise 2.0
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn ways that organizations can create a strategy that embraces Web 2.0 technologies securely and enable a successful transition to Enterprise 2.0.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Preparing for Cloud Computing: The Managed Services Revolution
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the drivers for cloud computing, especially for communications service providers, and looks at the challenges that cloud computing infrastructures must address and key management components providers need to put in place.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Published: 17 Nov 2008
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Federated Identity and Software as a Service (SaaS): Single Sign-on to the Cloud
sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to get an overview of the market forces that have created a need for rapid deployment of Internet Single Sign-on for SaaS deployments and how your organization can address those needs today.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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E-Book: The BPM Payoff
sponsored by Accenture
WHITE PAPER: A business process is defined as a set of related activities that produce either a service or a product, the idea behind BPM is to line up these processes with the goals of a department or company.
Posted: 12 Nov 2008 | Published: 12 Nov 2008
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Virtualization and the Changing Windows Desktop
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This report will equip Windows IT managers with the know-how to lead their shops on the path to virtual success as desktop virtualization needs arise.
Posted: 11 Nov 2008 | Published: 11 Nov 2008
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Unlock the Power of Device ID to Combat Online Fraud and Abuse
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Using device identification technology to create reputations for tens of millions of Internet-enabled devices, the service determines within milliseconds whether an online transaction is coming from a computer that has a history of fraud or abuse.
Posted: 05 Nov 2008 | Published: 05 Nov 2008
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IT Briefing: SIEM 3.0: The Next Generation of Security and Compliance Monitoring
sponsored by ArcSight, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this IT briefing to learn more about interesting trends in the security information and event monitoring (SIEM) industry.
Posted: 15 Oct 2008 | Published: 15 Oct 2008
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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. This paper outlines seven reasons for adopting SaaS security.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Demand the Best from Your On-Demand Software
sponsored by Intacct
WHITE PAPER: As businesses increasingly embrace software as a service (SaaS), it's critical to understand a key differentiator among the many SaaS solutions available: best-of-breed applications versus single vendor application suites.
Posted: 09 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Evaluating CRM Solutions: Six Ways ‘The Oracle Advantage' Benefits Your Organization
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Deciding on the right CRM solution for your organization is no easy feat. This 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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The Cost and Benefits of On-Demand Vs. On-Premise Procurement Software
sponsored by coupa.com
WHITE PAPER: While there are dozens of procurement software solutions available, there are really only two types offered: "on-premise" procurement software and newer "ondemand" procurement software. This paper outlines an approach to compute and compare them.
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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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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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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Web 2.0 Email Marketing: 5 Steps to Unrivaled Results
sponsored by Silverpop Systems Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explores the Internet phenomenon known as "Web 2.0" that is reshaping the Internet and helping marketers. Also discussed are five techniques for staying competitive and achieving high returns in a Web 2.0 world.
Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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Life after QuickBooks: Graduating from from QuickBooks to On-demand Financial Management
sponsored by Intacct
WHITE PAPER: Until recently, moving from QuickBooks to a more robust system meant acquiring a costly and complex on-premise application. This paper examined how on-demand financial management solutions are responding to the escalating needs of growing companies.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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A Buyer's Guide for Software Companies Considering On-demand Financial Applications to Meet Their Business Requirements
sponsored by Intacct
WHITE PAPER: The movement to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model is placing pressure on software vendors. This paper examines the trends which are transforming the software industry and independent Software Vendors to leverage on-demand financial applications.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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When On-demand Financials Make Sense: A Viable Alternative for Growing Midsize Companies
sponsored by Intacct
WHITE PAPER: This paper by Ventana Research examines the challenges many growing companies face with their current Financial Management software applications, and how many are turning towards SaaS, on-demand software as an affordable, low-risk alternative.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE DEFINITION (continued): …  Web services and service-oriented architecture (SOA) mature and new developmental 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. … 
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