{"id":1233,"date":"2016-03-02T18:09:34","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T00:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=1233"},"modified":"2018-09-14T09:56:07","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T14:56:07","slug":"get-saasy-what-does-software-as-a-service-mean-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/practice-management\/get-saasy-what-does-software-as-a-service-mean-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Get SaaSy: What Does Software as a Service Mean for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">At every turn these days, you hear the buzzwords, the \u201ccloud,\u201d \u201cSaaS\u201d and \u201chosted.\u201d If you are like most accounting professionals, you are likely a bit confused on what each means and how they apply to the value to your firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The fact is that each type of solution \u2013 whether it\u2019s described as in the cloud, SaaS or hosted \u2013 offers true value to today\u2019s busy firm. You simply have to know which is the right choice for your practice. But, before you can do that, you must be clear on what each means. Let\u2019s examine these terms and work to make sense of it all.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">SaaS\/the cloud \u2013 These terms, in my mind, are truly interchangeable. SaaS (Software as a Service), or cloud-based applications, are written to run natively over the Internet (or in the Cloud). Some classic examples of SaaS\/cloud-based applications are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proconnect.intuit.com\/tax-online\/\" data-wa-link=\"body_ito\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Intuit Tax Online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/proadvisor.intuit.com\/product\/accounting-software\/online.jsp?s_cid=NewsCentral&amp;s_ev8=NewsCentral_FromTheExperts_DRoot_CloudvsSaaS_6_12_12_QB875\" data-wa-link=\"body_proadvisor\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">QuickBooks Online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bill.com\/\" data-wa-link=\"body_bill\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Bill.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartvault.com\/\" data-wa-link=\"body_smartvault\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">SmartVault<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/\" data-wa-link=\"body_salesforce\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Salesforce.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. These solutions are not offered in desktop versions; they are only offered via the Internet and accessed with a unique URL (e.g., SmartVault.com).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400;\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Hosted solutions \u2013 These solutions are typically written to run as a desktop version, but due to the value of anytime-anywhere access, they\u2019re moved to a data center where they can be accessed online. Hosted solutions mimic SaaS applications, allowing users to operate desktop software via the Web and enjoy some of the same benefits as a SaaS solution (convenient online access, anytime-anywhere capabilities and other benefits).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Which Solution Do I Use?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Both categories of solutions offer value to accountants, primarily in the form of elevated client service. Both SaaS\/cloud-based and hosted solutions enable firms to create a collaborative environment where information can easily be exchanged and accessed between staff and clients. Real efficiency is only realized when both the accountant and client have access to information when and where needed. Compare this to working on desktop applications, where real-time communication and data sharing with clients is not possible. The value of these solutions is overtly clear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">If we agree that collaborating is valuable, the real question is: \u201cIs SaaS\/cloud or hosted the better solution?\u201d Many thought leaders in the profession feel that \u201chosted\u201d is a transitional technology. Essentially, this means that the technology helps us get from where we are today to where we should be tomorrow. Today, there are many great desktop applications that have served our firms and our clients very well, such as various QuickBooks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Desktop apps, but where the market is leading us is to the cloud, where real-time, immediate collaboration is supported.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Moving to hosted solutions is ideal for firms that aren\u2019t comfortable with making the bigger leap to SaaS\/cloud. It\u2019s an easy transition because it\u2019s far less disruptive to simply move from a desktop application to a hosting center. The look and feel of the software is preserved \u2013 and that provides comfort to users. In these types of cases, firms may want to choose hosted apps first, and then work their way up to SaaS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">SaaS solutions, such as Intuit Tax Online, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, SmartVault and Bill.com, elevate collaboration and ease of use to a whole new level. These apps are written as native Web applications, so it\u2019s as easy as typing in a web address and getting to work! And, because there is no \u201csync time\u201d required, you are assured that you and your clients are always looking at current documents and data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The benefits of SaaS applications go far beyond collaboration. SaaS solutions don\u2019t have versions, so version control is never an issue. Users don\u2019t have to worry about major software updates or clients accessing outdated solution versions. Updates to SaaS apps occur automatically online, completely insulating users from IT issues and maintenance. In addition, because apps live on the Web, enhancements happen much faster than with traditional desktop\/hosted software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">At the end of the day, SaaS\/cloud applications win in the area of value over hosted solutions. However, based on where a firm is on building internal systems, it\u2019s best to choose the solution that feels right. If you are transitioning from desktop software, hosted solutions are less disruptive. If you are well past desktop and want to experience the immediate benefits of online apps, SaaS\/cloud is the way to go. Either way, the goal is to get to real-time collaboration!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At every turn these days, you hear the buzzwords, the \u201ccloud,\u201d \u201cSaaS\u201d and \u201chosted.\u201d If you are like most accounting professionals, you are likely a bit confused on what each means and how they apply to the value to your firm. 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