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SaaS and Cloud Computing

There are many types of cloud computing, and each is progressing at a different rate. Software as a service (SaaS) refers to applications delivered as cloud services, and is in many ways the most mature of the cloud types. It is important that companies get in front or quickly catch up to the SaaS adoption curve.

FEATURED RESEARCH

The Future of Cloud Business Applications

Cloud computing is having a major impact on business operations. Here, we review the effects of the cloud on a broad range of business application domains. Application managers should use this research to evaluate cloud-based options, and to plan for ongoing innovation.

Gartner Analyst Robert Desisto discusses the three primary reasons why companies are looking at SaaS.
 

SAAS AND CLOUD RESEARCH

 

Demystify Cloud Computing for Smarter Marketing

10 October 2011

Marketers can improve agility and ROI and hit key benchmarks by using cloud-related options beyond the short-term benefits linked to cost cutting. Use the guidance here to define needs, match them with resources and plan for long-term business requirements.

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