SAAS

SAAS — software as a service — describes pretty much every modern business tool that runs in a browser instead of being installed on a local computer. Pay a subscription, log in from anywhere, and the software just works. No servers, no installs, no IT headaches.

The model changed the software industry because it lowered the upfront cost and kept products improving all the time. New features show up gradually instead of arriving in big, disruptive upgrades every few years.

For buyers, SaaS means faster adoption and less IT overhead. For the companies building it, it means steady revenue and closer customer relationships. That alignment is why SaaS now dominates business software.