Briefings:SaaS and SOA for the midmarket CIO
SaaS and SOA for the midmarket CIO
Software as a Service (SaaS) and service-oriented architecture (SOA) have quickly become widely used terms in the technology world. But how well do they fit into your world? Despite their prominence, there are still questions surrounding SaaS and SOA: Which applications work best for me and my company? Will I be able to save time and money? It seems SaaS and SOA are good fits for the midmarket. But you're unique -- what works for others may not work for you. From integration and security to efficiency and cost, we've pulled together our best tools to provide you with the answers you need to determine if SaaS and SOA are right for you.
New in this guide
- Google Apps highlights midmarket business benefits (Tools and Technology: Keep the ball rolling)
- Data center virtualization: Four steps to compliance (Strategy: Know the SaaS, SOA facts)
- Forrester: IT industry demands better collaborative, integrated data (Execution: We've got you covered)
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Execution: We've got you covered
You have a plan, you have a purpose -- now all you need is some advice on how to implement Software as a Service (SaaS) and service-oriented architecture (SOA) into your midmarket business landscape. You're in luck -- we've put together some tips in this chapter to help you out along the way.
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Strategy: Know the SaaS, SOA facts
The midmarket is all about efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Finding SaaS and SOA applications well suited for the needs of your company requires a solid strategy and plenty of facts. This chapter provides you with all facts in one place so you can spend less time searching and more time planning.
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Tools and Technology: Keep the ball rolling
The SaaS and SOA wheels have been set in motion, and your plan has begun to take shape and take off. Continue your forward momentum by learning about the tools and technologies available to you.