Understanding SaaS
Software as a Service, commonly known as SaaS, is a method of software delivery that allows data to be accessed from any device with an internet connection and a web browser. Instead of installing and maintaining software, users can simply access it via the internet, freeing themselves from complex software and hardware management. SaaS applications are sometimes called web-based software, on-demand software, or hosted software.
The Origins of SaaS
The concept of SaaS dates back to the 1960s when IBM and other mainframe providers conducted time-sharing experiments. However, it wasn’t until the internet became more widespread in the late 1990s …