How software as a service is working to to accelerate business’s digital transformation

SaaS is booming in the wake of the pandemic, writes Róisín Kiberd

Alex Theuma, chief executive of SaaStock: ‘There are hundreds of thousands of SaaS products globally, which is ten to 15 times more than when we started.’ Picture: Dan Taylor

The term SaaS, or software as a service, dates back to the 1980s, but its meaning changes constantly to accommodate innovation. Instead of installing and maintaining software, SaaS applications can be accessed online with security, availability and performance managed by the provider. This makes SaaS an accessible, customisable option for businesses planning to scale.

“One side to our business is helping companies move to the cloud,” said Donal Cullen, chief of Spanish Point, an Irish ...