In our last post, we looked at some of the technical differences between a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model and a hosted solution for an application. Of course, the real world involves much more than just network architecture and software design. In this post, we’ll continue to compare differences between a SaaS application and a hosted solution; this time, though, we’ll take a closer look at how it impacts the users. (more…)

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), also known as Cloud Computing, has been a buzzword around technology circles for a few years now. We’ve seen its ease and capability in many different forms, from the popular Salesforce.com CRM application to our own WebDAM solution. However, some confusion still remains regarding what a SaaS application can do compared to software with a hosted option. While some similarities exist, those are far outweighed by the distinct differences between the two, and it’s important to distinguish what these are before you select an application provider. (more…)