Monday, March 12, 2007
Software-as-a-service (saas) in Learning and Talent Management Software - the Pros and Cons
Author: Sumtotal Systems
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions are the fastest growing area of enterprise software. SaaS is defined as model of delivery where the software company provides hosting, maintenance, daily technical operation, and support for the software provided to their client. We've seen SaaS disrupt the customer relationship management (CRM) industry. And now we're seeing this deployment option infiltrate other parts of the organization. So is it a suitable option for learning and talent management applications? Absolutely! And over the next couple of years, the lion's share of the talent management industry will favor either a SaaS or hosted model.
This whitepaper outlines the specific benefits of software-as-a-service and things to look out for before fully adopting the approach.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions are the fastest growing area of enterprise software. SaaS is defined as model of delivery where the software company provides hosting, maintenance, daily technical operation, and support for the software provided to their client. We've seen SaaS disrupt the customer relationship management (CRM) industry. And now we're seeing this deployment option infiltrate other parts of the organization. So is it a suitable option for learning and talent management applications? Absolutely! And over the next couple of years, the lion's share of the talent management industry will favor either a SaaS or hosted model.
This whitepaper outlines the specific benefits of software-as-a-service and things to look out for before fully adopting the approach.
