A worldwide survey from AMI suggests midmarket companies are taking a more formalized approach to IT purchasing decisions, while looking toward managed services and SAAS solutions.
– An 11-country study by technology research firm AMI-Partners
found a drastic increase among small to medium-size businesses worldwide that
show very strong interest in managed services and software as a service, as
well as dramatic increases in SMBs plans to outsource specific IT needs such
as s…
An AMI-Partners survey finds small businesses are focusing more on software as a service and managed services solutions as IT budgets tighten in an uncertain economy.
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A recent 11-country study
by AMI-Partners highlighted significant changes in small and midsize
businesses IT needs and interests. The studys focus was to analyze how
the economy is impacting SMBs perceptions, usage and purchasing behaviors
related to IT. Among key changes identif…
A report by Saugatuck Technology finds that while 57 percent of enterprises plan on integrating some form of SAAS within the next two years, SMBs are being more aggressive about their rates of SAAS adoption, as the economy forces companies of all sizes to cut IT infrastructure costs by any means necessary. While SAAS has found some traction within the enterprise, some IT administrators and procurers are still ambivalent about the concept.
– A recent research report by Saugatuck Technology suggests that 57 percent of
large enterprises plan on integrating some form of software as a service within
the next two years, but are more likely to adopt SAAS point solutions than an
entire SAAS infrastructure.
Furthermore, the report found th…
Webroot’s SAAS Web, e-mail and data security offering is aimed at cost-conscious companies looking to enhance their protection against malware and spam.
– Internet security provider Webroot announced the release of Webroot Web
Security Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) and Webroot Email Security SAAS with
enhancements including Web browsing quotas to enforce Internet use policies and
a new Webroot Email Encryption Service to secure sensitive e-mail
com…
McAfee lays out its plans to expand its software-as-a-service business with an eye toward gaining traction among enterprises. To back up its talk, McAfee announces the addition of Web filtering and vulnerability assessment to its SAAS portfolio.
– It’s no secret that adoption of software as a service is growing,
particularly when it comes to security.
All of the major vendors have made a push around cloud-based services, Symantec
with the acquisition
of MessageLabs and Trend
Micro with its Smart Protection Network pitch. Now it’s McAfee…
