Software as a service (SaaS)

Software as a Service, or SaaS for those who like sounding trendy, is like renting a car instead of buying it. You pay a company to use their fancy software over the internet, without having to worry about twiddly things like installation or updates. It's tech's way of saying, "Why bother owning when you can just use my stuff and I'll do all the adulting for you?"

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based service model that delivers software applications over the Internet on a subscription basis, thereby eliminating the need for users to install, operate, and maintain the software on their own infrastructure. This model facilitates scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, as users can access the software from any device with internet connectivity, while updates, maintenance, and data security are managed by the service provider. SaaS is ideal for businesses seeking to optimize operational efficiency and reduce capital expenditures related to IT infrastructure. Popular examples of SaaS solutions include offerings such as Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace, which provide diverse functions spanning CRM, productivity, and collaboration tools.