SaaS, involves pre-made software solutions that can provide a distinctly quicker time to market. Software packages include Dynamics 365, Office 365, and SharePoint to name a few. Let's look at some pros and cons of using SaaS:
- Pros
- Can be accessed from anywhere
- Reduced cost, mostly per seat licensing
- Better reliability
- Simplified management
- Speed to market
- Scalability
- Cons
- Downtime and outages
- Security, vendor-specific in cases
- Locked into a vendor
- Reduced control
- Compliance
- Performance
