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Software as a Service: The road ahead

Overview Once dismissed as a passing fad, Software as a Service (SaaS) is a growing force in the industry. Organizations are embracing it as a way of gaining access to next-generation software without incurring high up-front costs. But despite its increasing popularity, many decision-makers are unsure about its long-term viability and ROI.

View this on-demand ZDNet Webcast in which Ron Schmelzer, Senior Analyst at ZapThink, discusses the trend toward SaaS. Jeff Nolan, former venture capitalist at SAP Ventures, also offers valuable insight about SaaS buyers and vendors.

Hosted by Dan Farber, Vice President of Editorial at CNET Networks and Editor in Chief of ZDNet, this Webcast addresses these important questions and more:

Will 2007 be the year of SaaS?
How is the SaaS market shaping up?
How suitable is SaaS for applications other than CRM and HR?
How do aggregation, integration, mash-up platforms, and ecosystems fit into the on-demand software model?
Where is the SaaS trend headed?

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Further White Paper Details
Publisher	ZDNet
Live Date	26th June 2007 00:00 BST
Format	Webcast
Topics	MSP, Web Services, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Strategic Planning

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