Software as a Service

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider. They are made available by providing licensed subscriptions to clients over a network, typically the internet. 

baseLINE and SaaS

baseLINE comprises a core product module with all the additional capabilities distributed as a service using the SaaS model. All the additional services can be subscribed/unsubscribed to on an as-needs basis. 

Benefits for users of the SaaS model:

• Reduced upfront capital expenditure 
• Leasing provides for costs to be 100% tax deductible
• Predictable ongoing costs to assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Reduced deployment time and disruption
• Easier licence administration
• Automatic updates and patch management
• Easier collaboration and compatibility as all users will have the same version 
• Global accessibility to organisational resources
• Better value for money as you subscribe only to the services you need when you need them 
• Immediate access to services necessary for maintaining a competitive advantage 

Way of the future

Software as a Service (SaaS) is one of the fastest growing segments of the IT industry and the way of
the future for application deployment.