Getting into a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contract without sufficient planning and preparation is risky. IT managers that have determined that SaaS is suitable for their environment need to prepare their enterprise before signing a contract.

Differences between SaaS and the Traditional Model

Despite these changes, there are similarities between SaaS and the traditional commercial software packages. In particular, the evaluation and selection phases require special attention under both models. Another important area is implementation. Although SaaS doesn't require building an infrastructure, it requires the same amount of work and attention as any purchased software in terms of project management, business requirements, and change management...