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We've got it SaaS'd!

It’s hard to guarantee anything in IT, whether it’s the compatibility of hardware with software, the integration of third-party software with bespoke in-house applications, or the longevity of newly developed hardware technologies. One thing however is for sure, nothing’s ever a surprise!

In this post I’d like to hear your views on what you think will become of the Software as a Service (SaaS) technology. Critics of SaaS say it’s not without its limitations, such as lack of flexibility, speed of data transmission, lack of suitability for non-enterprise (niche) technology platforms, and the lack of portability and interoperability between vendors. Supporters would however remind you of its versatility (in enterprise), scalability, and cost effectiveness.

Capgemini has established a key partnership with Google on the developmental side of the Google Apps service (Google Apps Premier Edition), and it has quickly realised the potential of monetizing SaaS technology within a corporate environment.

And as I opened this post I’d like to hear what your thoughts are on SaaS. Do you think all the hype has any solid ground? Do you think SaaS will take over desktop applications? And what are your thoughts on Cloud computing, do you think SaaS is an extension of this (or vice versa)?

I’d be fascinated to hear your thoughts.