Software as a Service: Explained/UPSC 2022 Question (GS PODCAST)

Software as a service (or SaaS) is a way of delivering applications over the Internet—as a service. Instead of installing and maintaining software, you simply access it via the Internet, freeing yourself from complex software and hardware management.

SaaS applications are sometimes called Web-based software, on-demand software, or hosted software. Whatever the name, SaaS applications run on a SaaS provider’s servers. The provider manages access to the application, including security, availability, and performance.
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Sources:
https://www.techtarget.com/searchcloudcomputing/definition/Software-as-a-Service
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/software-as-a-service-saas.asp
https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/saas-10-faqs-software-service/
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