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SaaS White Papers and Case Studies
Software as a service (SaaS) is a software delivery model in which software and its associated data are hosted centrally - in the cloud. This typically means it is accessed by users using a thin client, normally using a web browser over the Internet. It is important to plan how your organization approaches SaaS as it includes a number of configuration, customization and accelerated feature delivery. IDG Connect provides a number of white papers, case studies and analyst reports that explain the characteristics of and benefits SaaS can bring to your organization.
Email Archiving: To SaaS or Not to SaaS?
provided by Proofpoint
This white paper reveals the pros and cons of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) approach to email archiving. Read it now to get a complete understanding of the time, effort, and costs involved with both SaaS and in-house solutions for email archiving.
Beyond Simple Total Cost of Ownership
provided by Success Factors
This white paper examines the benefits of SaaS beyond that of total cost of ownership. It looks at factors such as service, management and flexibility. Discover more about renting applications as an alternative to traditional on - premise software applications today.
Cloud Identity Buyer’s Guide
provided by Intel
This white paper can help you overcome the common challenges of identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud. Discover how to manage your SaaS account identities more effectively and efficiently.
Business Execution Buyer’s Guide
provided by Success Factors
This paper examines the different ways of improving business execution. It provides guidance to help you close the performance gap and transform your business. Read the full report today and discover how to optimize the efficiency of your workforce.
Is It Time to Purchase a New ERP?
provided by Epicor
Whether you are contemplating a first time purchase for your entire company, expanding into a new location or deciding whether or not to replace your existing ERP solution, it's a big decision.
Hybrid Web Security in the Extended Enterprise
provided by Blue Coat
In this on-demand webcast, hear from experts from Blue Coat and Forrester on the different types of web security available. You’ll discover whether a SaaS or hybrid security model could be beneficial for your business.
Virtualization: Benefits, Challenges, and Solutions
provided by Riverbed
This white paper discusses the benefits of virtualizing servers, desktops and appliances, and can help you overcome the challenges associated with virtualizing these components.
Get Your Network Cloud Ready
provided by Citrix
Finally: a technical seminar to help get your network ahead of the changes that cloud and virtualization are imposing.
Office 365 SharePoint Online – Architectural Considerations
provided by Avepoint
This paper can help you address the technical considerations of migrating to cloud services, specifically Microsoft Office 365. Learn about the solution’s architecture and how to get the most out of it.
Office 365 SharePoint Online – What Does it Mean to My Organization as a CIO?
provided by Avepoint
This white paper discusses Office 365, the latest cloud offering from Microsoft. Read on to find out how it could affect your organization and discover business considerations for migration.
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