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SaaS Last modified: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Short for Software as a Service, SaaS is a software delivery method that provides access to software and its functions remotely as a Web-based service. SaaS allows organizations to access business functionality at a cost typically less than paying for licensed applications since SaaS pricing is based on a monthly fee. Also, because the software is hosted remotely, users don't need to invest in additional hardware. SaaS removes the need for organizations to handle the installation, set-up and often daily upkeep and maintenance. Software as a Service may also be referred to as simply hosted applications. See related term ASP.
Document Management as a Service SpringCM falls in the growing software-as-a-service (SaaS) category, so there's never anything to install on your end, either upfront or for upgrades. The company handles all maintenance and upgrading. You even add new members online. SmallBusinessComputing.com Provides technology solutions for small business owners, hardware/software reviews, webmaster resources and news. ZDNet - Software as Service Blog Applications on demand. Written by Phil Wainewright, strategist on emerging software industry trends.	Related Categories Application Service Providers (ASPs) Business Computing Internet and Online Services Software Web 2.0 Related Terms application Application Infrastructure Provider Application Service Provider application services applications software Business Services Provider hosted Hosting Services Provider HRMS HSP on-demand software delivery software software licensing SoSaaS