Cloud Application or SaaS is one of the most widely used forms of cloud computing. Who wants to exploit the potential should proceed gradually to get success. Pay as you Go model of Cloud Application is an important topic in IT departments, no small business to larger business invests in Software Purchasing but outsources particular Cloud Application. In this particular scenario, the outsourcing of Cloud Application and thus the use of software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for provider companies is an attractive business itself.
Opportunities of Cloud Application Business
Basically, Cloud Application as SaaS mostly started by bigger companies like Google, Microsoft etc. as free services for the public with paid plans. Today, small to medium new companies has joined the niche of providing Cloud Application Based services of sophisticated niche. This has opened a great way to earn money directly by the developers. Indeed, bigger brands to small extent facing the problem of losing experienced developer employees, this in next ten years might be more magnified.
6 Steps to Application Hosting as SaaS
As a developer, despite having the knowledge of Application Hosting as SaaS, from the point of view of software development, fails not due to defect of the Cloud Application coding part. So, here are 6 steps for hosting and running a Cloud Application successfully.
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Analysis Phase – What Cloud Application can be outsourced by Other Companies
In the first step developers should think the kinds of Cloud Application which can actually be used. Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM), Computer Aided Design (CAD) are quite good examples of Cloud Application which has demand.
Developing Proprietary Strategy for Cloud Application
In the second step, a strategy needed to be developed that is specifically tailored to the needs of target niche of companies of individuals for the particular Cloud Application.
Data protection, compliance and safety requirements for the Cloud Application
It is of foremost importance to comply with industry’s standard for data protection, comply the safety requirements of the users of Cloud Application.
Implementation of policies and Security as per norm
As a Cloud Application provider, it is important to have regular checkup of the user data for continuity and adherence to local and international laws.
Linking with the Open Source Projects
Today, Open Source Projects consists of most powerful communities. Getting officially certified, will lead to the success of the Cloud Application.
Proper Marketing of the Cloud Application for extending the business
The final step should decision-makers to find out if the defined objectives could be realized for the specific Cloud Application through proper marketing.
