SOFTWARE

Software as a Service?

Software as a Service?

Questions

Why “software as a service” is (or is not - pick one) going to dominate the next several years in information management?

My Opinion

I believe 'Software as a service' is going to dominate the next several years in information management.

The software is a product that can be distributed in various ways, in the classical way is through direct installation on client computers. Normally if someone wants to use a sales application, purchase the installation CD, run a setup program, gives your passwords and smart, can exploit the system. But if the user need someone at the end of the globe to see his client list, pending or manipulate prices and would like the same software would need another CD or downloaded from the web, another license, a VPN or communicating through email . Instead, if you have modeling software as a service requirements may be simpler (Houlding, David, 2007).

Arguments in Favor

By subscribing to a service rather than buying a software license, the community benefits:

Financial Economics

We took part in revolutionizing the system offers financial software to local governments, accessibility and availability as simple as accessing a website. So with a simple DSL connection, you can access the software directly to your desktop, or by City Council Finance Committee. SaaS software is available so at lower costs.

To Save Time

The efficiency thus results in the speed of implementation. You're up and running in less than 48 hours: software installation and training of the agent. You can start entering your data and measure the financial impact of your investment projects immediately.

Immediate Access to the Latest Technology

We took advantage of these new technologies to improve our knowledge. Software lives only if it meets the changing needs. We strive to follow the regulatory changes and integrate them into our software.

A Tool for Communication with and For Elected

We translate simply logical and financial issues that CFOs implement for politicians simply enjoy the financial situation of the community and to determine how to proceed quickly to complete the proposed policy.

Myths about SaaS: what prevents fall into the "cloud"?

Myth One: SaaS - it's not safe.

Many clients who come to us to get SaaS-services, we ask the same question: "Is it safe to use SaaS? I am concerned about the persistence of my confidential data safe. “Let's first take a look at and is securely protected by your confidential information at the moment? If, for example, using a free email services, your data is already under threat, as providers of free services generally do not give you the assurance of high security. Mailboxes in free hack very often, the messages are often sent to the service provider's server over insecure channels, etc. Keep the server under the desk as an accountant is not safe - almost any of your staff can easily access your data. Given that according to statistics, more than 60% of all leaks of confidential information are the fault of employees, this is a ...