Software as a Service

What is SaaS?

SaaS Revolutionizing Business and Technology

Software as a Service (SaaS) has gained popularity in recent years as more technology, support, sales, and other companies look for ways to improve business functions and customer services. SaaS is a method of software distribution via the internet, enabling any user to access the software from anywhere with an internet connection and a valid login. Users typically access SaaS through a paid subscription, allowing companies to generate revenue. Common examples include Microsoft, GoogleApps, and Salesforce.

What Makes SaaS More Efficient

SaaS offers numerous benefits to end-users compared to purchasing software outright. One significant advantage is that users can access SaaS programs from anywhere with an internet connection. Traditionally, purchasing software restricted users to a limited number of devices for installation. This often meant users could only access critical software from a single computer, which is unacceptable in today’s mobile society. With SaaS, consumers receive a certain number of login accounts, or “seats.” A user can log in and use their seat from any device, in any location, at any time. Global and instantaneous access to data enhances efficiency, especially with time-sensitive information like medical research.

Cost Reduction

Consumers purchase access to the software rather than the software itself, making it easy to scale usage up or down with a click of a button. Adding or removing seats ensures that everyone who needs access to the platform has it without incurring extra costs for unnecessary access or features. Flexible terms allow users to avoid being locked into contracts or paying large sums for programs needed only for a short time. Subscription-based SaaS platforms typically offer annual, bi-annual, or even monthly plans, providing maximum flexibility and enabling competitiveness in their industries.

Automatic Security and Feature Updates

Companies constantly improve their products by listening to customer and developer feedback. In the old model, these improvements required purchasing the latest version of the product, a costly investment. With SaaS, companies roll out improvements digitally, instantly making them available to users at no extra cost. Users always have access to the latest and most up-to-date version of the software as part of their regular subscription. For example, the traditional model would be like needing to buy a new cell phone instead of downloading a new operating system for a simple bug fix.

SaaS in Preclinical in-vivo Study Software

VivoTrack utilizes SaaS to ensure the best experience for end-users. In clinical and pre-clinical laboratories, information moves quickly, and countless people may need access to the data. By distributing our software via SaaS, we provide lab technicians, trial managers, and stakeholders with up-to-date data and evolving features in an easy-to-use platform that scales to every organization’s needs.