Cloud/Saas

Cloud computing is a paradigm of computing in which dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources are provided as a service over the Internet. Users need not have knowledge of, expertise in, or control over the technology infrastructure in the "cloud" that supports them.

The concept generally incorporates combinations of the following:

• Infrastructure as a service (IaaS - Amazon, IBM, EMC, Google, Microsoft)
• Platform as a service (PaaS – Wapr.com, Salesforce.com-Force.com, NetSuite - Suiteflex, Google, Microsoft)
• LSoftware as a service (SaaS - Salesforce.com, Netsuite, Wapr, Google, Microsoft)
• Other technologies that rely on the Internet to satisfy the computing needs of users.

Cloud computing services often provide common business applications online that are accessed from a web browser, while the software and data are stored on the servers. Cloud computing substantially changed the way businesses either provide or acquire software, computing and support, as well as interact with their customers, employees, partners and suppliers. The shift to cloud computing has significant impact on organizations’ business and organizational models, operations, marketing, sales and customer service, development and support environments, security processes, and purchasing and contractual agreements.

SaaS (Software as a service)

Software as a Service is a model of software deployment whereby a provider licenses an application to customers for use as a service on demand. SaaS software vendors may host the application on their own web servers or download the application to the consumer device, disabling it after use or after the on-demand contract expires. The on-demand function may be handled internally to share licenses within a firm or by a third-party application service provider (ASP) sharing licenses between firms

Subscribing to SaaS offers following benefits:

• Core Business: SaaS allows management to focus on core business rather than IT and allows clients to allocate their budget to customer and revenue producing activities
• Cost reduction: A recent study found the total cost of operating an on-demand software package is 50% less than implementing and managing an on-premise solution and results in more predictable ongoing costs
• Shorter implementation time: Clients using SaaS can see results in weeks as opposed to months, since the software, hardware and network infrastructure are already in place and working via the Web
• Enhancements: SaaS offers subscribers incremental and on-going business application enhancements and releases
• Highly scalable solutions: SaaS offers our clients the flexibility of scalable business solutions without upgrading or replacing outdated equipment
• Service Level Agreements: SLAs ensure the appropriate level of services and support
• Security: SaaS users are guaranteed strong security, back-up and recovery services

Core Software has recently launched its flagship product Wapr.com in SaaS Model. Core Software has completed several SaaS - related projects. Examples of projects include end to end business applications like:

• CRM system
• Marketplace
• Recruiter Software
• Support Software
• Analytics Software