Independent Software Vendors (ISV) face numerous challenges these days with the shift of traditional on-premise software to software deliverd as a Service or Cloud services. This has a big impact on the way ISV's are developing software, license structures and business models. SaaSplaza is fully equiped to support ISVs on both the technical as the commercial part . Many ISVs allready joined our platform to deliver their services to the Partner or customer channel. With flexibel and scalable solutions a broad portfolio is available for supporting applications developed for both Microsoft and Open Source technologies, and delivering it from a save SAS70 type II certified platform.
Having a clear SaaS strategy as an ISVs is inevitable given how large an opportunity the approach represents. Moreover, because hosted solutions don't require server hardware and are typically paid for through modest monthly fees, they can help software vendors reach into cash-strapped small and midsize businesses.
Microsoft ISV's
As one of the few global Microsoft SaaS Incubation Partners SaaSplaza offers workshops and guidance for ISVs who are transforming from the on-premise delivery to SaaS. This program is developed in cooperation with Microsoft to make the transformation. SaaSplaza as an S+S Incubation Center provides ISVs with tailored programs leveraging our rock-solid infrastructure and deep experience in successfully bring SaaS applications to market. Two different elements form this program:
- Business Design Session
The objectives of the BDS sessions are to generate incremental revenue growth on current SaaS offerings for the participating Software Vendor, to understand the priorities and needs to influence the roadmap for future Microsoft offerings, and to establish a positive working relationship that is business (sales and marketing) focused rather than technology focused - Technical Design Session
The objectives of the TDS session is to analyze the current and/or planned product architecture & design on its suitability for online delivery, to understand the specific technology requirements of SaaS for online offerings;
