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The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service

A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

What to know about Software-as-a-Service

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has become a transformative model in the delivery of software, enabling businesses to access applications over the internet on a subscription basis. This approach offers agility, scalability, and cost efficiency, eliminating the traditional need for on-premises installations and enabling seamless updates and integrations.

The vast array of recent developments in the SaaS sector showcases its role in driving digital transformation across industries. Topics such as cloud migration, security challenges, partner ecosystems, and AI-powered innovations feature prominently. Readers can explore how organizations navigate complex software portfolios, leverage analytics, and address cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving cloud environment.

Whether you're interested in the market growth drivers, emerging technologies like AI and edge computing, or strategies for optimizing SaaS adoption and management, the stories under this tag provide valuable insights. They highlight evolving vendor models, reseller roles, and the increasing importance of multi-cloud strategies, offering a comprehensive view of how SaaS solutions continue to reshape business operations worldwide.

Indian Software-as-a-Service News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Software-as-a-Service News

Open-weight AI models take majority of Vercel traffic
Open source

Open-weight AI models take majority of Vercel traffic

Cheaper open-weight systems are now driving more than half of Vercel's AI Gateway token traffic, while average token prices fell 23.2% in August.

Yesterday

MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for AI production
Data management

MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for AI production

Enterprises struggling to move AI pilots into live systems now have a single layer for memory, governance and execution across models and clouds.

Yesterday

Scandiweb launches Ari AI for Magento store upkeep
Productivity

Scandiweb launches Ari AI for Magento store upkeep

Magento merchants can now cut routine updates from days to minutes, with Scandiweb's Ari AI aiming to slash maintenance costs and developer bottlenecks.

Yesterday

Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design
Small Business

Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design

Merchants can now tweak storefront layouts and code in one workspace, as Shopify rolls out Canvas to cut reliance on design expertise.

Yesterday

Dataiku launches cross-platform AI agent management tool
Data Protection

Dataiku launches cross-platform AI agent management tool

It aims to close a governance gap as firms struggle to track AI agents across multiple cloud and software platforms and assess their risks.

Yesterday

Commvault wins AWS data competency for relational databases
Data Protection

Commvault wins AWS data competency for relational databases

The recognition strengthens Commvault's position with cloud customers seeking automated backups and recovery tools for Amazon RDS and Aurora workloads.

Yesterday

OpenAI adds plugin extensions across ChatGPT & Codex
Machine learning

OpenAI adds plugin extensions across ChatGPT & Codex

Developers can now build apps into ChatGPT and Codex, with OpenAI opening the door to sidebar tools, panels and file viewers.

Yesterday

OpenAI launches ChatGPT sign-in for 16 partner tools
Machine learning

OpenAI launches ChatGPT sign-in for 16 partner tools

ChatGPT Plus and Pro users can now share their subscription allowances across partner software, cutting setup steps and password clutter.

Yesterday

OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol as cheaper coding model
Software engineering

OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol as cheaper coding model

Priced at one-fifth of GPT-6 Astra, the new model is aimed at developers and businesses seeking cheaper coding and automation tools.

Yesterday

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Space for team collaboration
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Space for team collaboration

Teams can now share projects and documents in ChatGPT, as OpenAI pushes the service deeper into everyday office workflows.

Yesterday

OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users
Data Protection

OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users

The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.

Yesterday

LittleHorse adds AI agent tools & free serverless trial
Software engineering

LittleHorse adds AI agent tools & free serverless trial

The new release lowers the barrier for firms testing AI workflows, with pre-built workers, agent skills and a JavaScript SDK for developers.

Yesterday

Datarails launches Google Sheets integration for finance
Business Intelligence

Datarails launches Google Sheets integration for finance

Finance teams on Google Workspace can now keep reports and forecasts governed in one data layer without leaving Sheets.

Yesterday

Stack Overflow adds free starter for internal knowledge
Small Business

Stack Overflow adds free starter for internal knowledge

A free starter workspace for up to three knowledge sources aims to help firms test Stack Internal before wider deployment.

2 days ago

Trust to decide winners in AI assessment technology
Schools

Trust to decide winners in AI assessment technology

Reliability and compliance are emerging as the real differentiators in e-assessment, as schools and professional bodies scrutinise AI-driven exam tools.

2 days ago

Stripe agrees to buy Parafin in embedded credit push
Small Business

Stripe agrees to buy Parafin in embedded credit push

The acquisition broadens Stripe's financial services offering as demand for platform-based lending grows and small firms struggle to secure bank credit.

2 days ago

Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow
Data Protection

Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow

The rollout could speed research and drafting for in-house lawyers while easing pressure from rising regulation and contract volumes.

2 days ago

Pipedrive rolls out Nova AI meeting tool worldwide
Video conferencing

Pipedrive rolls out Nova AI meeting tool worldwide

Sales teams will get AI meeting notes and CRM updates at no extra cost as Pipedrive expands Nova across Google Meet, Zoom and Teams.

2 days ago

Granicus adds AI analytics to Government Experience Cloud
Public Sector

Granicus adds AI analytics to Government Experience Cloud

Agencies using Government Experience Cloud can now spot where residents abandon online services and prioritise fixes using AI-led benchmarks.

2 days ago

ClickHouse deepens Microsoft Fabric tie-up with OneLake
Business Intelligence

ClickHouse deepens Microsoft Fabric tie-up with OneLake

Users can now query OneLake data directly in Fabric as ClickHouse adds read and write support and lands on Microsoft Marketplace.

3 days ago

Job Moves