Software as a Service (SaaS) Option

What is SaaS?

Software as a Service is a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service provided to customers across the Internet. By eliminating the need to install and run the application on the customer’s own computer, SaaS alleviates the customer’s burden of software maintenance, ongoing operation, and support.

Conversely, customers relinquish control over software versions or changing requirements; moreover, costs to use the service become a continuous expense, rather than a single expense at time of purchase. Using SaaS also can conceivably reduce that up-front expense of software purchases, through less costly, on-demand pricing.

Advantages of SaaS

1. Software is preinstalled on computer delivered as a software companion
2. Booth maintenance options: hosted server or on-site server
3. Hardware is services in separate contract allowing to remove any hardware failures instantly
4. Outsource of the application service and partially prepress operations (no need to keep IT and prepress operators on-site)
5. Complete functionality of most expensive software solution with full package option available at reasonable starting cost
6. Preconfigured solution installed and running under control of experts (PoD, Publisher, Factory)
7. Unlimited number of client applications including imposition clients (Organizer Client and Place-It Client) and submission clients (Express Client)
8. On-line access to the system with an option for file delivery 24/7
9. No need to maintain service
10. 6 months starting contract without signoff option
11. Cost reduction and lease option – monthly payment instead of license fee. (The fee depends on system load and the processing power)

Technical Requirements

1. Branded computer configuration Dell or HP with a service option (not included in the service)
2. Preinstalled operation system (at leas Vista Business)
3. Remote access to the server from service center (VPN) and remote desktop
4. No option to create local accounts and use the hardware for other purposes (dedicated system)
5. RIP on request – the option may include additional 1-bit TIFF RIP
6. After resign of the service the machine and the software must be returned

Implementation

Basic option

1. Server delivery with preinstalled software and connection to internal network
2. Basic training for internal personnel and instructions for end clients (quick start guide)
3. Periodically check of the system condition (remote)

Extended option

1. Additional training for co-operands (ad agencies, freelancers)
2. Software integration with MIS, accounting and devices – price calculated as the project (case by case)
3. Additional modules on-demand