SaaS refers to 'Software as a Service' and really relates to cloud-based applications where the software is remotely hosted (on a vendor's servers) and accessed through a web browser. So what are the benefits and risks of SaaS for your businesses? We give a rundown of the pros and cons of SaaS here.
If you are willing to forgo vendor support then there are some great Open Source alternatives to the most popular licensed business software on the market.