Trends Report

What Evolving SaaS Options Mean For Buyers

Understanding New SaaS Variations Is Key In Evaluating Its Fit To Your Needs

April 8th, 2008
Liz Herbert, VP, Principal Analyst
Liz Herbert VP, Principal Analyst
With contributors:
Christine Ferrusi Ross , Frank Gillett

Summary

As software-as-a-service (SaaS) continues to increase in popularity across a growing range of application areas, many firms still wonder what differentiates SaaS from other deployment models like traditional hosting and how to decide whether it will fit their needs. At the same time, as some SaaS buyers express concerns over the traditional multi-tenancy setup, SaaS providers are evolving their models. Sourcing teams evaluating SaaS opportunities need to understand how SaaS options have evolved in order to make the best decisions for their firms.

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