ABSTRACT
The idea of using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) first popped up in the late 1990s in order to allow sharing end-user licenses in a way that reduced cost and also shifted infrastructure demands from the company to the software provider. SaaS is a software distribution model in which a third-party provider hosts applications and makes them available to customers over the Internet. SaaS applications support what is traditionally known as application customization. In other words, like traditional enterprise software, a single customer can alter the set of configuration options that affect its functionality and look-and-feel. SaaS implementation refers to the tasks that must be completed to successfully enable a SaaS offering in a Cloud computing environment. SaaS enablement can occur through a self service provisioning system for simple applications that are typically made available through public Clouds. Skubana provides an integrated inventory management solution for online retailers who want to sell their products via multiple distribution channels.
