What is SaaS?
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This document provides an overview of software as a service (SaaS). It defines SaaS as software delivered as a service online through the cloud and on a subscription basis. Key aspects of SaaS include software being hosted on servers and accessed via a web browser or thin client, with monthly billing and automatic updates handled by the provider. Benefits of SaaS for customers are lower upfront costs, easy access from any device, automatic backups, and maintenance handled by the provider. The global SaaS market is projected to reach $112.8 billion by 2019.
What is SaaS?
- 3. With SaaS the offering of the company is primarily just software
- 4. SaaS is a fancy name for something very simple. 1. A mechanism to get the software to all of your customers
- 5. 2. How the users pay for the service. Subscription (Recurring Revenue)
- 7. What makes a product SaaS? • It’s all on the servers! • Thin client or a web browser is used to access a SaaS product • Monthly billing is in place, smaller amounts. • Maintenance & updates are super easy! • Customers pay only as long as they use. • No data is stored locally.
- 8. SaaS companies have changed the way we live!
- 9. An Iconic SaaS company all of you should know!
- 10. What does it take to build a SaaS company in college? Intelligence & Creativity Co-Founders Devices & Tools High speed internet
- 11. Some great Indian SaaS players!
- 12. Global SaaS market = $112.8 Billion by 2019
- 13. Why do companies prefer SaaS products? • They don’t have to make a one time huge purchase and then regret later! • They are comfortable paying small amounts each month • No installation required on each employee computer • All data is already backed up in real time • No need of local maintenance. All repair and maintenance can be done in the SaaS product server • Continuous real time updates to the software.
- 14. Compare & Contrast Huge one time purchase Updates are slow and difficult to manage Takes up a lot of space on local machines Data is not backed up automatically! Access only on local machine No downloads or installation! Updates are real-time & automatic It’s all on the cloud Data is backed up in real time Access anywhere, anytime!
- 15. Quick Recap : What is SaaS? Method of Distribution Recurring Revenue
- 16. How can you build a SaaS company?
- 17. Identify a pressing market need that can be solved by building great software
- 22. Solve a great problem Acquire paying customers Become Profitable Learn a lot Have fun