Octopus, a U.K.-based company that provides human resource technology solutions to its clients that range from CEOs to employees, is now utilizing software-as-a-service technology and delivery model to offer a compelling new suite of HR software solutions. In its expanded form, the Octopus HR software now includes HR, Recruitment, Performance, Time, Expenses, and Payroll. Octopus [...]
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Cloud computing to double by 2012
by saas-buzz on 28. Apr, 2010 in Uncategorized
The UK will spend over £1 billion on cloud computing by 2012 – twice as much as today – researchers predict. This would mean more consumers and businesses subscribing to web-based services, such as Google Apps. Cloud-based services currently account for around 7.5% of the £8 billion UK software market, according to research company TechMarketView. [...]
How SaaS streamlined finance operations
by admin on 12. Jan, 2010 in Cloud Computing, Collaboration, Companies, SaaS, Security, Uncategorized
Commentary – Ten years ago, corporate finance departments’ quest to identify solutions that could automate and streamline operations – and maximize cash flow – was an expensive and arduous one. Not only did finance managers need to navigate the overwhelming array of then-unproven solution options, they also needed to overcome growing resistance from internal IT [...]
The Real Cloud Opportunity for VARs: PaaS
by admin on 06. Jan, 2010 in Uncategorized
The predominant benefit in 2009 from cloud computing was access to less expensive computing power and availability of more SaaS based solutions. But how will solutions providers make money from cloud and SaaS offerings in 2010? Here are some clues. During 2009, VARs that promoted on-premise solutions were challenged to redefine their value-add since much [...]
Top 10 Trends for SaaS and Cloud Services in 2010
by admin on 05. Jan, 2010 in Cloud Computing, Companies, SaaS, Security, Uncategorized
1. SaaS will continue to grow in acceptance and prevalence in the marketplace but – the term itself will fade in favor of “Cloud (insert your term).” There is no end of analysts predicting the continued growth in 2010 of SaaS as a business model for software vendors and a positive direction for software users. [...]
How Cloud Computing Will Drive SaaS in 2010
by admin on 22. Dec, 2009 in Cloud Computing, SaaS, Security, Uncategorized
When we think about software-as-a-service (SaaS), we tend to envision large-scale services such as Salesforce.com. After all, the conventional wisdom is that for providers to make money, they need scale. But much of that conventional wisdom will be turned on its head in 2010. More targeted SaaS application environments will evolve with the availability of [...]
Korea Leaps on Cloud Computing Bandwagon – Will spend $172 million
by admin on 01. Dec, 2009 in Cloud Computing, Google, Microsoft, News, SaaS, Security, Uncategorized
Korea Leaps on Cloud Computing Bandwagon The government will spend around 200 billion won (about $172 million) next year for a number of ambitious Web-based computing projects to help the technology industry create more demand for their nascent cloud services, officials said Tuesday. Cloud computing, the latest buzzwords in the technology sector, describes a new [...]
Why Some Merchants are Saying Yes to SaaS – SaaSBuzz.com
by admin on 24. Nov, 2009 in Cloud Computing, Data, Google, SaaS, Uncategorized
Why Some Merchants are Saying Yes to SaaS When determining your total e-commerce spend, you have to identify all online expenses, such as IT costs, personnel for marketing and merchandising, content and outside services, among other things. The costs add up quickly, which is why Software as a Service (SaaS) is a growing trend in [...]
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