Emily Clarke

What is a SaaS Solution?

Traditionally, software has been something you install on a computer. Once installed, applications within the software run and you can accomplish tasks with them. Software has been defined as anything from a spreadsheet program to a video game, and once you installed a piece of software, it didn't receive any upgrades until you purchased a new version to install.

These days, however, the Internet and streaming data technology have revolutionized how software works and is installed. Software-as-service (SaaS) has become a mainstream way to utilize software, and you don't even need to install SaaS applications. Instead, they run on a server, and the interaction you have with SaaS applications is done virtually through your Internet connection.

SaaS Require No Upgrades (From You)

When you use SaaS applications, there are no upgrades to install. The application is managed by the SaaS provider, and this provider handles the upgrades. If a patch is issued for the software, the SaaS provider handles the installation of the patch. This means that you are almost guaranteed to always have access to the latest version of whatever software you use through a SaaS provider.

This is a convenient solution for individuals who aren't tech-savvy. With SaaS solutions, you don't have to know anything about computers and navigating complex software issues. Instead, you log into a website or app and use the software. When you're done, you log out of the website or close the app. The software continues to be available when you need it without the traditional hassles of managing the software on your home or work computer.

SaaS Solutions and Security

Another reason people love SaaS solutions is that security concerns are handled at the server level. An example of this can be found in an application that is hosted through Amazon Web Services (AWS). The application is on an AWS server, and Amazon EC2 disaster recovery software is used to protect your data. Should a disaster strike and your data becomes corrupted or lost, the server manager can use Amazon EC2 disaster recovery software to recover the lost data as if nothing ever happened.

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Emily Clarke writes about AWS disaster recovery platform, vaulted data protection and security. You can find her thoughts at AWS disaster recovery blog.