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Enabling Software as a Service

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Overview A profound shift is occurring in the way that enterprise applications are purchased and delivered. The traditional model has many disadvantages for end users. Increasing dissatisfaction with the costs, complexities, and length of time that it takes to recognize value from their investments have pushed software buyers to demand alternative models of application delivery, such as Software as a Service (SaaS). This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving industry and offer recommendations to software companies on how they can transform their businesses.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	OpSource	File Format	PDF
Date Published	June 2007
Format	White Papers
Topics	E-fulfillment, Business Strategies, Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, Application Development

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