Software as a Service (SaaS) refers to a service model in cloud computing. At Software as a Service, the user is offered the use of an application or software required by him via a cloud infrastructure as a service, so that the user himself does not have to worry about installation, bugfixes and patches as well as the operation of the platform.
Software as a Service already replaces the classic installation of CDs, DVDs or as a download installation package with many commercial providers. With SaaS solutions, the user rents the use of a software time or use bound. This can be a flexible, cost-saving solution for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For example, if Start Ups Standard add Software packages such as Office solutions as SaaS for new employees or project-related per month, without having to purchase another license or installation.
The configuration and use of software as a service solutions is usually done directly via the browser or a small downloadable program interface. For some time now, major providers of standard software have relied on software as a service solutions, such as Microsoft Office 365 or Adobe Photoshop CC (Creative Cloud).
In addition, there are a number of pre-selected or freely configurable software packages that have been compiled and cataloged for specific industries or use cases.
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