Pros & Cons of using SaaS services
                     Pros & Cons of using SaaS services
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SaaS (Software as a Service) refers to the way of delivering software over 
the Internet to the connected users. The service is provided to the 
customers through devices that are connected to the internet without 
worrying about buying any hardware, software, updates and maintenance 
costs. It is also considered as a web based or on-demand software where 
organizations can opt for storage of software or data on cloud and can 
access the same through internet. SaaS is typically offered on subscription 
basis where the cost depends on the service taken by the customer.
Pros of SaaS
There are several positives of using SaaS and for this reason the usage of 
SaaS has shown huge increase in adoption
Scalability
The service providers have all responsibility of server and customers do 
not have to buy or update the software. No need of buying another 
licensed software for additional users. The subscription can be increased 
or decreased depending on the users who share the application.
Eliminates Additional Costs
Since the software is rented by an individual or organization it eliminates 
the maintenance and installation. Especially, sharing of software and data 
through cloud is more helpful to SMBs (small medium business) because 
most of them cannot afford licensed applications.
Easy Access
SaaS concept is based on cloud computing, so that it can be easily 
accessed in remote areas through desktop or any mobile device. This 
helps in better sharing of data among users as everyone sees the same 
information at the same time.
Resilient
Saas services provide safety and saves lot of time on installation and 
configuration as all the data is managed by the third party cloud service 
provider. This also helps in easy recovery of data in case of business 
emergencies.
Cons of SaaS
Despite the rapid adoption and growth of SaaS worldwide, there are some 
limitations of SaaS as listed below.
Slow Speed
SaaS application is slower compared to server applications. Since SaaS 
services are operated over the internet with the increase in number of 
users it can slightly affect the speed.
Less SaaS Applications
Though the usage of SaaS is growing in IT industry, still many 
applications and software are not available on hosted platform. This will 
make the organizations depend more on third party hosted software 
platforms rather than on self-hosted applications.
Network Dependency
As we know SaaS is purely based on Cloud Computing and can be 
accessed only if the device is connected to internet, the application is 
network dependent. In case if internet connection goes down or the device 
is not in network then you won’t be able to seek the services.
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