The "Software as a Service" (SaaS) principle

"Software as a Service" (SaaS) is a software model that recently could show a significant upturn:
In order to work with the software, the users only needs a PC with an internet browser and an internet connection. That's it - because for SaaS no software will be installed on the computer, but the software will be loaded into the browser like a website.
The application runs in the browser, but offers the look-and-feel of a "normal", installed software and is provided solely via internet. Maintenance and administration as well as security and data backups are in the responsibility of the service provider.

Especially for small and midsized enterprices SaaS offers the big advantage, that neither IT specialists nor the operation of own servers or other IT infrastructure are required.
falcana has recognized the advantages of this model in an early stage and offers the CRM suite falcana.SALES exclusively as SaaS.

The security issue

Security and permanent availability of your data are top priority for falcana. Therefore falcana operates it's servers in a highly secure and highly available data processing center, which is ISO 27001 certified and thus offers highest levels of security and performance.
The data processing center in linked to one of the fastest internet nodes in Europe, which allows best possible transmission speed.
Access to the application is only possible via an encrypted SSL connection, therefore data transmission happens on the highest security level.

The advantages of SaaS:

  • No investments into hardware and no IT support necessary.
  • No installation necessary, therefore available on any computer worldwide - also from out of the office, from home office or an abroad subsidiary.
  • falcana takes care for you about the security of your data.
  • Fair pricing: no high initial investments and low monthly rental fee.
  • Software updates are made centrally, therefore your software automatically is always up-to-date.

Reference

Open website of Mozilla Prism Mozilla Labs have recognized the growing importance of SaaS applications and developed a browser, which is designed exclusively for this kind of software: Mozilla Prism.