Cloud First IT: Managing A Growing Network of SaaS Applications
SaaS Adoption and Cloud First IT
The adoption rate of cloud-based or Software as a Service (SaaS) applications has increased dramatically. Just a few years ago, small groups in IT organizations started experimenting with applications like Salesforce.com, WebEx, NetSuite. Many of those trials have now transitioned into enterprise-wide deployments that store critical information and power core business processes. Today, the majority of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) have enacted SaaS or Cloud First IT policies. In fact, a recent market survey by Goldman Sachs highlighted that 70 percent of SMBs always consider a SaaS option and 58 percent prefer a SaaS option, if available. The move to the cloud is definitely on.
The Rise of the Cloud Services Network
The move to the cloud is driving significant change across enterprise IT organizations. Fundamentally, IT is transforming from a managed set of applications and data residing behind the firewall, to a set of dist