The Value of Software as a Service to Small Business

Looking back ten years ago, who would have thought that cloud technologies like Software as a Service would be so prolific and offer so much value to small and medium-sized organizations? I was skeptical at the outset: Who would store their data outside their organization? How could you get the features you are used to? Over time cloud capabilities have matured, and I am continually amazed at the value cloud technologies like Software as a Service (SaaS) offer to small and medium-sized organizations.

What are the Benefits of Software as a Service for Business?

Enhanced security and controls – Single Sign-on support, two-factor authentication, and security devices and controls that smaller businesses could not afford.
Enhanced Mobile experience – Ability to perform most or all tasks on numerous devices (Note: This would have likely been features of on-prem applications sooner or later, but cloud brought this to the forefront much faster).
Integrations with other cloud technologies – Email cloud-connected to your CRM cloud-connected to your ERP cloud. Data entered once and utilized by various cloud systems.
Maturity within the application, configurations, and automation – Less time spent deploying and testing every configuration by providers means more time spent innovating.
Expanded offerings and modules – Same as above.
Shorter configuration and implementation time – Pre-built configurations and automation capabilities enable businesses to begin working and utilizing SaaS capabilities almost right away.