Software as a Service (SaaS)

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• How to approach data integration in SaaS cloud

  Data integration is challenging no matter who does it, says SaaS Strategies Expert Denis Pombriant. He offers advice for approaching data integration in SaaS cloud, including talking to the right p...31 May 2012

• What really matters when switching SaaS vendors

  Words like “freedom” and “interoperability” are open to interpretation when it comes to SaaS vendors.. He discusses realistic expectations and what factors are important when choosing or switching ...31 May 2012

• SaaS cloud computing: Questions to ask when moving data to the cloud

  Moving data to the SaaS cloud suggests that our data will have greater availability, but does that mean we will have less control? SaaS Strategies Expert Denis Pombriant offers tips on the right qu...31 May 2012

• Key questions to ask public cloud, SaaS providers

  Before committing to a public cloud provider, it makes sense to ask hard questions about price, reliability and security, industry observers say.03 Apr 2012

• Gartner Magic Quadrant shows shift to model-driven and SaaS WMS

  Manhattan Associates and RedPrairie continue to own the “leaders” quadrant for warehouse management systems, while SAP and Oracle improve the most.09 Mar 2012

• Is your SaaS system in line with SOX compliance requirements?

  A SaaS vendor can provide many benefits, but adhering to SOX compliance requirements remains a concern. Here’s help to stay compliant when using Software as a Service.02 Mar 2012

• CA ARCserve SaaS adds SMB backup cloud offering

  CA Technologies adds cloud backup to its ARCserve D2D On Demand SaaS, promoting hybrid offering as turnkey data protection for SMBs.24 Feb 2012

• SaaS BI technology comes of age

  SaaS BI and its benefits explained: it can improve scalability and reduce administration costs; it offers capabilities in data warehousing, ETL and analytics; it can be secured. What’s not to like?10 Feb 2012

• A brief history of SaaS trends in the enterprise

  Despite all the talk about Software as a Service (SaaS) in recent years, the idea of it in IT isn’t new.02 Feb 2012

• BI, collaboration lead SaaS trends

  Software as a Service (SaaS) and the cloud are new to many IT pros, but they’re poised to grow in BI and collaboration, according to experts.02 Feb 2012

• SaaS security: Weighing SaaS encryption options

  A look at SaaS encryption techniques and challenges.01 Feb 2012

• SaaS BI gains traction in the enterprise

  Citing easy setup, cost effectiveness and faster time to value, IT execs are turning to SaaS BI tools, one cloud-based offering that has come of age.01 Feb 2012

• Cloud content security: Understanding SaaS data protection options

  Forrester Research's Rick Holland examines transitioning to a cloud content security model, and explores today's SaaS data protection options.23 Jan 2012

• Business intelligence in the cloud: Is SaaS BI in your future?

  The growth of cloud computing as an application platform means business intelligence teams should at least be prepared for the possibility of Software as a Service BI deployments, analysts say.23 Dec 2011

• SaaS leads other cloud services in adoption, spurred by mobility

  The most popular cloud service on the market is Software as a Service, and channel resellers say the success is driven by mobile users who need quick access to business applications anywhere.19 Dec 2011

• SaaS business intelligence eases BI deployments -- to a point

  Software as a Service business intelligence tools can help fast-track BI projects, but they don’t eliminate BI’s complexity. Get advice on managing SaaS BI deployments from BI pros and analysts.14 Dec 2011

• Commentary: SAP's cloud move illustrates SaaS business model viability

  SAP's $3.4 billion bid for SuccessFactors underscores cloud providers' best path for continued growth -- the SaaS business model and other higher-level services.13 Dec 2011

• Security SaaS options emerge to tackle mobile device security risks

  Cloud-based mobile security services fend off malware, protect sensitive data.02 Dec 2011

• Decisions on cloud BI tools require an accounting of SaaS pros, cons

  Software as a Service business intelligence technology offers some inherent advantages over on-premises BI systems. But there are potential disadvantages to be aware of as well.30 Nov 2011

• Corporate adoption of SaaS BI tools growing -- slowly

  Software as a Service business intelligence technology is making some headway with BI users, analysts say. But SaaS offerings are still just a small slice of the overall BI market.30 Nov 2011