SaaS ERP is a specially designed model of ERP software, where the software can be accessed over the Internet. This SaaS model is hosted by an ERP software package provider on the web server. Many customers can access the ERP software suite only through an Internet connection. This is a recent development of ERP implementation and clients are relieved of a lot of stress and hassle regarding the implementation of a complete ERP software package. This particular feature of “Software-as-a-Service” has many advantages compared to conventional ERP software.
Implementation of the conventional ERP system involves a lot of planning, large capital investment, and is a time-consuming process. In addition to these, regular upgrade costs, other investments, and maintenance costs can be quite annoying for customers. On the other hand, SaaS ERP is devoid of any technological concerns and saves the huge initial investment of time and money. The customer can use the ERP SaaS for their business purpose only and leave maintenance and technical concerns to the provider. The seller wins if he serves several customers at the same time.
Providing this special type of service through SaaS ERP has been made possible by the widespread advancement of various technological features that support this function. The latest development from Visual Studios has helped create this special type of service. The introduction of Ajax, a special web application program, has enabled faster interactions between users. The Service Oriented Architecture of this model supports communication between different individuals. The wide use of broadband connection has further facilitated the provision of such web-based services.
The main benefits of using SaaS ERP are
1. Pay as you go resulting in lower cost.
2. Faster implementation and interaction saves time.
3. Lower IT infrastructure investment costs.
4. Easy access.
SaaS ERP helps in the easy implementation of the service from the technical point of view and offers flexibility to the clients. Customers only need to pay according to their usage, which saves huge investment costs. The client does not have to worry about IT expenses, except for the installation of workstations and Internet connections. The vendor conducts a thorough study of the organization and arranges the accessibility of the ERP software from its web server. All types of software, backup services, and middleware are provided by vendors that share many. Providers maintain the latest software updates, and customers do not need to spend on any additional hardware installation. The web based SaaS ERP allows customers to access data from anywhere in the world. Even vendors and suppliers can access any information with proper permission. This allows a wider range of accessibility covering the main areas of the organization.
