Software as a Service (or SaaS) is a method of providing software solutions that has become more prominent during the last decade and since its conception in the late 1990’s. But what is SaaS and what are its benefits to Stock Control Software users?
SaaS – A Definition:
Software as a Service (SaaS), is a software delivery model in which software and its related data are hosted centrally by the SaaS provider. Typically access is provided to users via a thin client or web browser over the Internet.
SaaS and Stock Control Software
Although few stock control solution vendors within the industry provide Stock Control Software as a Service (SCSaaS), there are some, but what are the prime benefits over traditional proprietary stock control software?
Pricing Model
Traditional stock control software typically involves an upfront fee which can be highly costly. SCSaaS differs from this as you get full access to the software for a monthly or yearly fee rather than the hefty one-off fee associated with traditional Stock Control Solutions.
Painless Upgrades
Because the SCSaaS solution provider manages the updates and upgrades, there is little exposure to the issues involved in downloading and installing software updates.
Reduced IT Costs
Because the software is hosted off-site in the cloud by the SCSaaS provider there is no need to add additional hardware such as servers or network infrastructure on first installation or even as your user base grows.
Additionally there are reduced IT support costs as the system is managed by the software vendor rather than your own IT team, meaning there is no increased staffing costs or load placed on your IT department.
Remotely Access your Stock Control Software:
One of the prime benefits of Stock Control Software as a Service is the ability to access it anywhere in the world provided you have access to the internet and a laptop or PC with the required web browser or thin client installed.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) adherence:
Reported bugs can be fixed without the roleout overhead. Yes any reported bugs still have to be resolved, but once fixed most efficient SCSaaS applications mean that patch and fixes can be deployed in minutes to your entire user base
Author Bio:-
Exact Abacus provide Stock Control Software solutions with built in eCommerce, CRM, Supply Chain Management and Warehouse Management Systems. With basic solutions from only £99pcm