Today, companies may encounter some problems caused by the software they use. Examples of these are installing applications, solving received errors, problems arising in the update, not working properly on various platforms, data storage and security. Especially the large number of users using these software can make the difficulties even greater. Many companies now choose to purchase SaaS-type software services in order not to deal with these problems.

What is SaaS?

SaaS stands for "Software as a Service". SaaS is a cloud-based software service that you do not have to download to your computer to use, but that you access via your internet browser. These software can cover many areas, from your corporate business to the entertainment industry.

How Does SaaS Work?

SaaS works with a service model over the cloud. The company can keep the application and the data related to this application on its own servers, databases or similar computing resources, or it can get such a service from a third company that provides this service.

Thus, the company's SaaS application service will be accessible by any device with a network connection, whether internally or through another company. SaaS applications are often accessed via web browsers..

Those who use SaaS applications do not have to deal with the installation, maintenance and update of the software. They simply subscribe and benefit from the service that covers their subscription.

This allows the company that provides the service to work faster, easier and more efficiently, such as updating the application, bug fixes or maintaining the cloud service provider.

What are the SaaS Advantages?

Because SaaS applications can be run via a web browser, it doesn't matter which operating system is used to access it. That's why app's accessibility is a big advantage, no matter what operating system your device runs on: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS.. Thanks to this situation, applications can be used not only on desktop computers, but also on tablets and mobile devices. Thus, they can be used in a wide variety of situations and conditions, especially on the go.

Because the applications run in the cloud, users can update their firmware centrally without negatively impacting their business. Thanks to this central update, the burden of IT (Information Technology) departments of companies is reduced.

Customers who purchase the SaaS service do not purchase any additional hardware to use the software and pay only for the subscription. This saves you extra costs. In addition, the service usually offers its customers the ability to terminate the subscription at any time.

Almost all SaaS applications today allow their customers to customize. This allows it to be integrated with other business applications the company uses.

For example, you can export a data from a Saas application in "excel" or "xml" format and import it into another application. This can be done automatically or manually, depending on the service received.

Storing data on-premises may expose you to a serious hardware issue that could result in significant data loss. This ensures reliable backups to recover data, resulting in costs. Since everything is kept in the cloud in SaaS applications, security and storage of data does not create a cost for the service user.

This allows data to be easy to use analytically, as everything is run on a centralized system. SaaS applications allow their customers to use reports that can often provide valuable insights into business operations. This means increased productivity in relation to your business.

What Are the Disadvantages of SaaS?

Organizations still have some reservations about SaaS products when it comes to data security and privacy. That's why some companies still adopt such software.

All companies can be adversely affected when the company providing the SaaS service interrupts the service it provides, makes undesirable changes in service offerings, or experiences a security breach.

When the service provider company releases a new version, it means that all its customers will be affected by it. This may require the company receiving the service to allocate extra time and resources to training.

It can be a troublesome process for a company that buys a SaaS service to give up this service and use another application after a certain period of time. Moving the stored big data to another platform is a difficult and laborious process.

What are the Examples of Saas Applications?

Some of the most well-known SaaS applications, which serve in various sectors, whose customers are institutions or individuals, are given below.

• Adobe
• Amazon Web Services
• Cisco
• Disney+
• Dropbox
• Evernote
• GitHub
• Google G Suite
• Grammarly
• Hulu
• Medium
• Microsoft 365
• Netflix
• SAP
• Salesforce
• Shopify
• Square
• Vimeo
• Wix
• Zendesk
• Zoom