"Software-as-a-Service" platforms provide freedom and relieve IT teams and End Users from specific types of responsibilities, such as installing software onto individual machines and requiring certain hardware specifics.
Software as a Service (SaaS) revolutionizes the way we access and utilize applications by delivering them remotely via the internet, in contrast to the traditional model of locally installed software, often referred to as "on-premise" software.
As the name implies, SaaS shifts software from being a product that you purchase once and download to your device into a service that you subscribe to, providing a suite of functionalities at your disposal. This liberates users from the constraints of more restrictive licensing practices and hardware requirements, as well as the burdens of ongoing maintenance.
With SaaS, there is no need for users to install or maintain software on their devices. Instead, users simply log in through the internet. Providers like Pica9 manage critical aspects such as application security, access control, storage, and performance. This shift empowers IT departments to allocate more time to strategic tasks, reducing the need for extensive involvement in software and hardware management, as well as provide a more collaborative environment for End users.