Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud computing model that delivers software applications over the internet, typically on a subscription basis. This model has transformed the way businesses and individuals access and use software.
What is SaaS?
At its core, SaaS involves a third-party provider hosting applications and making them available to customers over the internet. Instead of installing and maintaining software, you simply access it via the internet.
"In the world of SaaS, your product is your marketing, and your customer's success is your success."
This allows organizations to free themselves from complex software and hardware management. Because the provider manages all updates and upgrades, there are no patches for customers to download or install. The SaaS provider manages availability, so there's no need for customers to add hardware, software, or bandwidth as the user base grows.