What does SaaS mean?

SaaS is an abbreviation for “Software as a Service,” and refers to a service in which a vendor makes systems, services, platforms, etc. available to users over the Internet.

The most important feature of SaaS is that it can be used anywhere as long as there is an internet environment, and there are no device restrictions.

Additionally, since the system is managed on the cloud, simultaneous editing and sharing are easy. Since it is on the cloud and all system management, updates, security measures, etc. are handled by the vendor, there is no need to consider these matters internally.

These features are not possible with packaged systems that must be installed on each device, and are a major benefit of SaaS.

Furthermore, with SaaS, the initial cost of implementation is significantly lower.

In the case of packaged systems, it is not uncommon for the initial cost of building the system to exceed several million yen.

However, most SaaS services are subscription-based, so although there are running costs, the initial costs at the time of introduction are very low.

In most cases, you can start using it immediately after payment, so if you want to quickly improve your business efficiency, we recommend actively considering it.

“as a Service” other than SaaS

There are multiple types of “as a service,” including SaaS, and although the forms are slightly different, the services and systems provided by all of them are still available over the Internet.

Typical examples of “as a service” other than SaaS and their meanings are as follows.

In addition, there are various types of “as a service,” and this type of service is on the rise.

When a company introduces a system, it is necessary to compare the traditional package type and “as a service” such as SaaS before making a selection.

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