5 Major Benefits Of Opting For Software As A Service

In this digital age, custom software development companies are clamoring over each other to offer the best products and services for their clientele. This has resulted in some new innovations in the field, one being Software As A Service or Saas. For the uninitiated, SaaS is an alternative method of accessing custom software solutions, wherein the products and services are provided and maintained on a remote cloud server, instead of installing expensive hardware within a company’s premises. In essence, software solutions are offered on a subscription basis. As is evident from this basic explanation, there are myriad benefits to choosing SaaS.

 

Reduced Installation Time

Since there are no expensive servers and hardware to install, SaaS saves a lot of installation time for a company. One can simply access the application from the cloud server, as it is already configured and installed. Apart from minimal start-up time, SaaS also helps organizations bypass several technical and logistical problems which they might otherwise face with traditional installation methods.

 

Economical

Due to the lack of server installation, SaaS saves a lot of money for small and medium-sized businesses. By subscribing to the service on a monthly or annual basis, they can access high-end software and quickly scale up their business without wasting capital on software with high licensing costs. The remote operation also lowers the maintenance costs, thereby driving down expenses even further.

 

Seamless Integration

Conventional software requires an expensive server or license purchases to get new features. With SaaS, on the other hand, you can integrate your current software with a new one, and operate both features seamlessly. Consequently, this also means that if you ever want to scale down your operations, you can simply unsubscribe from a service if you are using multiple ones without incurring losses.

 

Easy Upgrades

Typical software upgrades can be difficult to procure and are held behind expensive paywalls. However, with SaaS, the service provider will automatically update new features that will be readily available to you at fraction of the cost of traditional software. 

 

Proof of Concepts

Perhaps the biggest advantage of opting for SaaS is that companies can test the software beforehand and make a decision on the basis of satisfaction. By testing new features and software in advance, they can determine if it is suited for their specific application. 

 

Are you looking for a custom ERP system, operations management system, inventory management software or perhaps a scheduling software? Then you have come to the right place. We at Vestra Inet are pioneers in the field of custom software development and our services are widely used across the GTA. To know more, get in touch with us today.