Page 44 - vol-6-7

aaS is an acronym that stands for “Platform as a Service.” PaaS
Pprovides a natural complement to two similar services: SaaS (Software
as a Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). Each platform has its
The Top and resources to help businesses do more business in less time more
own unique focus, but all three share a common goal: to free up time
proftably.

In this article, learn about how PaaS integrates with its two partners,
Benefts of and understand the top benefts that PaaS can bring to any organization.

Where PaaS Fits In
PaaS Each one builds upon the strengths of the others to create a myriad of
PaaS, IaaS and SaaS all function optimally in a cloud-based environment.

customizable options for any business or organization.

� IaaS. Provides the underlying architecture (hardware, software)
required to operate. IaaS frees up organizations of all sizes from the
costly burden of purchasing and maintaining independent servers,
networks, operating systems and security systems.
� PaaS. Provides the foundational set of services and tools required
to optimize for software scalability, develop and launch new
applications and programs and customize all aspects of the user
experience.
� SaaS. Provides commercial-grade software applications without the
headache of updating, maintaining, troubleshooting and integrating
different programs from inside the organization.

The Top Benefts of Implementing PaaS

Like SaaS and IaaS, PaaS brings with it a suite of cloud-based business
and development tools designed to maximize an organization’s ability
to operate proftably. PaaS services can include project management,
communication, workfow and other critical elements of managing
software development in a team-based setting.

Beneft 1: Fastest Time to Market

When time is of the essence for developing new software tools, PaaS
streamlines a new product’s time to market by providing a full suite of
coding, development, testing and deployment tools organizations can
access as needed.

With PaaS in the mix, all the tools are available facilitate the most rapid
launch for in-demand software products.

Beneft 2: Collaboration-friendly.

By nature, PaaS encourages collaboration amongst teams of developers
by providing equal access to a shared suite of data sources and
development tools while making workfow tracking and management
seamless across all collaborators.

This avoids duplication of efforts, maximizes best practices and
integrates with existing proprietary data, where applicable.

44 PAYOUTMAGAZINE Sponsored by