Software as a Service Driving Faster Implementation and ROI Across the Enterprise
Posted by vchauhan on August 26, 2006
Also known as on-demand or hosted applications, SaaS is changing how companies pay for, implement, and run their software applications. Aberdeen research of 631 companies conducted from March-July 2006 verifies that the SaaS model is driving faster implementation times and quicker return on investment.
* Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Implementation in less than 2 months and ROI in less than 6 months
* Supply Chain Management: Implementation in less than 3 months and ROI in less than 1 year
* Sourcing and Procurement: Implementation in less than 2 months and ROI in less than 1 year
* Financial Management: Implementation in less than 3 months and ROI in less than 6 months
* Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Implementation in less than 6 months and ROI in less than 1 year
“Although the value proposition of SaaS is seductive, companies considering SaaS need to educate themselves on a number of factors to make a solid buying decision,” says Beth Enslow, senior vice president of enterprise research for Aberdeen and report author. “First, realize that all SaaS is not created equal. There are five primary types of SaaS, with differing value propositions.”
The Aberdeen report, “The Software as a Service Buyer’s Guide,” documents the current usage of and interest level in SaaS across the major enterprise application areas and provides specific advice on which companies should consider SaaS for each application area and which will be better off with an on-premise solution. A complete SaaS evaluation framework is also provided to help enterprises make sound SaaS decisions.
Download a complimentary report copy at: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/source.asp?cid=3305&pid=PRBE081406
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