Who uses Software as a Service?

Everyone! For example, most individuals have Webmail accounts with a major e-mail provider like Yahoo, Gmail or Hotmail. Millions of individuals also have blogs hosted on sites like Blogger.com, Wordpress.com and more.

With SaaS applications, all software and data you add is stored remotely on the host’s servers, which can be accessed from any computer. SaaS has made it possible for individuals to check their email, update their blog and even collaborate with their organization from any computer with Internet access, worldwide.

What applications can be hosted?:

More professional and robust applications, such as collaboration tools like Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) are sold as SaaS with a subscription-based fee.  Hosted Microsoft Exchange and CRM software like Microsoft Dynamics CRM are also popular since they make it easier to communicate for business.  These hosted applications usually come with advantages, such as on-demand software upgrades, support and ongoing maintenance.

What is the advantage of choosing SaaS with XcellHost over purchasing and hosting my own applications?

Typically, SaaS Providers - such as XcellHost - provide Microsoft Software as a Service on a subscription basis, along with Support, ongoing maintenance and professional advertisement-free hosting. XcellHost also guarantees strict hosting compliance standards are sustained to ensure specific business-critical needs for security and uptime are met.

XcellHost offers Microsoft application hosting that provides the following added benefits over hosting software on your own servers:

1. Solutions are housed in state-of-the-art hosting data centers that meet compliance standards required for hosting applications within a business-critical environment.

2. Save significant time and money when you eliminate the need for in-house hardware, software licenses and IT personnel to maintain your solution. With SaaS, you will always pay the same, flat monthly fee for all hosting and support.

3. Always receive the latest updates – if a software update becomes available, XcellHost will upgrade your SaaS solution.

How do I know what SaaS solution is right for my business?

The final advantage of Software as a Service is having a team of expert IT professionals, who specialize in the software you need, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  XcellHost is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner - no matter how big or small your problem, we are here to help.