SaaS | All you need to know about Software as a Service

Software as a Service “SaaS” is a software distribution protocol, simpler than the traditional one. It allows access to a program or a suite of programs without the need of complex installations or heavy infrastructure. It has become a favorite innovative tool in the software world.

Users simply need to create an account and subscribe to the features they need. Access is via a web browser and data stored in the cloud. More and more businesses are using SaaS products.

Why using SaaS programs?

A reduction in IT expenses of more than a 15% is one of the advantages enjoyed by companies that make the transition to “Software as a Service” subscriptions, according to  Computer World. SaaS allows the company to deliver technological solutions with software that does not need a large additional investment in infrastructure…

Access via Internet is the main feature that distinguishes a SaaS product from traditional software and that allows it to reduce the space used in storage, access information from anywhere and significantly reduce installation and maintenance costs.

Within this category, there are many programs developed to be implemented in the management of companies, institutions and businesses, such as those in the retail sector in which these softwares are being used to manage: clients, billing, stock and point of sale. According to Computer Economics, 60% of the current companies have integrated at least one SaaS solution to their businesses, and 36% plan to extend this type of investment for the benefits that come with it.

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Some examples of SaaS programs

This software model applies to a growing number of products and service platforms, many of which we probably already know about and even become users of. Some of the most famous examples of SaaS type products are:

• Google Apps
• Amazon Web Services
• Microsoft Office 365
• DropBox
• SalesForce.com

These companies offer different solutions and business tools that do not require installation but are accessed from the internet and whose maintenance is handled by the server.

The latest in SaaS

Software as a Service products have expanded and diversified enormously in the recent past years. As we saw, more than 50% of companies use these tools and, in many cases, more than one at the time. Therefore, the offer of individual SaaS moved on to the development of SaaS Integration Platforms (SIP).

SIPs allow subscribers access to multiple SaaS Programs through a common platform. They also offer developers the opportunity to quickly develop and release new applications. Zoho and Suitsoft are two companies that offer SIPs today. Other companies such as Salesforce, Microsoft and Oracle are also developing similar platforms.

Currently, the creation of SIP software solutions that combine human resources management, databases, billing, stock and expenses has grown enormously. They are having great success in the business market.

Viveo has recently launched the Bizzi suite of business apps to manage sales, clients, suppliers, point of sale, management, stock control. Bizzi is a cost-effective highly functional business software platform ideal for many industries – Retail, Cafes and Restaurants, Gyms, Warehousing, Distributors,  

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Kibori is also SaaS product developed by Viveo. It is a powerful, completely flexible Enterprise Resource Planning “ERP” system. Kibori is ideal for factories, manufacturers, packaging and distribution businesses. Kibori is a software platform capable of delivering Industry 4.0 with Internet of Things connectivity.

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