Digital signage in SaaS mode

SaaS Denifition :

SaaS (Software as a Service ) stands in stark contrast to the old way of marketing software. Where previously you bought a software license that allowed you to acquire it for life, SaaS offers you the option of "renting" the software on a monthly or yearly basis.
Where you used to have to install the software on every machine you wished to be equipped with it, it is now possible to dispense with this tedious installation and use the software on any computer connected to the Internet, and sometimes even from a smartphone or tablet. The SaaS solution does away with both operating system and browser type, provided the computer has an Internet connection, so there's no need to physically allocate a workstation to a user.

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Cost

There's no need to invest in new servers, expand your disk space or acquire new workstations: with the SaaS model, you reuse what you already have. You also keep your costs under control by spreading them over the entire period of SaaS software use. A McKinsey study estimated that the total cost of ownership of software deployed in SaaS mode was 40% lower than that of on-premise software. For read more on this cost and on the "free" nature of certain solutions, please consult this article: Free digital signage: how much does it cost?

Efficiency and simplicity

Get up and running quickly with software that's available via a simple Internet connection. Software deployed in SaaS mode is available anytime, anywhere, and your employees can work from any Internet-equipped site, with no separate software licenses required.
Deployment, programming and customization issues are no longer yours to deal with, as the company providing the SaaS software takes care of these aspects.

Scalability

As your business grows, you add new users, avoiding the need to invest in new licenses and additional server capacity. Simply adjust the SaaS subscription to suit your needs.
And because your cloud service provider takes care of software updates, they can be used instantly, without the need for reinstallation or reconfiguration.

To sum up the Saas model

TechRepublic's survey reveals that 91% of companies using cloud computing say their solutions meet or exceed their expectations. SaaS solutions are undeniably more relevant than software, in many respects;

• Immediately identifiable costs
• Instant online access to solutions
• No infrastructure constraints: no installation required
• Additional services (such as updates) beyond the simple provision of the application solution.
• The SaaS model is also a more environmentally-friendly IT solution: shared storage and server infrastructures, rationalized task sharing, savings on hardware purchases, shared systems that consume less energy.
  
  

Do you have a digital signage project in mind? Here are a few tips to help you choose the SaaS solution best suited to your needs.

Cenareo offers a digital signage solution to suit all needs and all business sectors: POS, in-house communication, hospitality and DOOH.

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