A SaaS checklist

Meanwhile, Network World offers up a checklist of issues to be aware of before committing to SaaS. First off, don't use SaaS for applications that can make or break your company. In other words, if your company depends entirely on a specific application running perfectly all the time, you might want to think twice before replacing that app with a service. Secondly, vendors in this area are not nearly as established as some of the larger software companies. Thus, it is important to be sure that there's a backup plan in place--in case your SaaS vendor closes shop. Third, integration is important as more companies implement SaaS in their networks. This area has yet to be resolved in the nascent SaaS industry, but it's an area to push your vendors on as you begin your implementation.

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