Different Wavelengths: SMBs, Change, and SaaS Adoption - the Manner in Which SaaS Solutions Are Acquired Has Changed Significantly from 2007 to 2008.

A report specifying the advantages of SaaS for SMB's worldwide was announced  today by Report and Marketing. The report's title clearly mentions the contents of it as well. "Different Wavelengths: SMBs, Change, and SaaS Adoption" gives answers to questions like why cloud computing and SaaS are beneficial for small and mid-sized businesses.

Global Security Provider Integralis Selects Webroot(R) Security SaaS as Lead Solution in Their Products Portfolio.

Webroot and Integralis announced the signing of a worldwide partnership today. Integralis will now be a member of the Webroot Channel Edge Partner program which got the CRN Magazine's Security Vendor of the Year (2007) award. "We are proud that Integralis has selected Webroot Security SaaS as the choice security solution for their customers," said Peter Watkins, CEO,Webroot.

TrueCommerce Announces SaaS Capabilities.

Transaction Manager, the leading EDI translation software's SaaS based version was announced today by True Commerce Inc. Along with this release True Commerce will offer free tools and resources for enhanced overall user experience. "With the added SaaS capability, we can continue to deliver on our mission of making EDI painless while giving customers more flexibility in how they use our products." said President and CEO, George McKee.

Workscape Upgrades Industry Leading SaaS Talent Management Suite.

Workspace Inc. announced the latest version of Talent Management Suite (TMS) which includes an upgraded version of Workspace Performance Manager. The version 6.6 will deliver intuitive tools and integrated talent data for better emloyee functioning. "Our latest product suite includes expanded support for year-round performance-driven compensation and begins to extend succession planning beyond the C-suite. This expanded family of tools helps managers make better decisions about motivating and rewarding top performers, leading to better organizational performance and overall company success." said Tim Clifford, CEO of Workspace.

SmartTurn(TM) SaaS Warehouse Management System Provides Big Organizations With the Agility and Adaptability of Their Smaller Counterparts.

SmartTurn Inc.'s on-demand Warehouse Management System (WMS) is gaining popularity amongst large organizations who are looking for an enterprise class solution. "In our decision-making process, we wanted a WMS that provided the functionality, ease of use and quick deployment time that would scale with our operations," said Richard Franklin, Corporate Director of Operations, Komyo America. "SmartTurn provides that foundation for our customers to securely collaborate and share information across our business network."

CollaborateMD Offers Money-Saving SaaS Solution amid Escalating Financial Crisis.

CollaborateMD's latest offering is being seen as a great solution by small organizations who are having trouble due to the economic downfall in U.S.A. The Orlando based company's SaaS offering is based on a pay-as-you-go pricing model. This internet practice management and electronic medical billing software will save time and money for medical practices. According to CollaborateMD’s president and chief executive officer, Douglas Kegler, medical groups are using his company’s product in increasing numbers to reduce spending.

Meridian's Virtual Library Grows to 15,000 Titles Through Agreement With SkillSoft.

SkillSoft has been chosen by Meridian Knowledge Solutions for increasing the size of its "Virtual Library" to more than 15,000 e-learning courses. "Whether your organization is a private-sector employer or government agency, we now have the widest selection of easy-to-access training content to meet your needs." said said Roy Haythorn, VP of Sales & Marketing for Meridian.

RACKWISE Introduces Data Center Management as SaaS at AFCOM.

Data Center Manager, a solution in SaaS model was released today by Visual Network Design Inc. Named RACKWISE OnDemand, this software service is designed for data centers with less than 100 racks. "Our OnDemand offering allows RACKWISE users worldwide access to best in class data center management software at a minimal entry price, eliminating the costs for hardware, administration and lengthy implementations. RACKWISE OnDemand maintains the identical feature set of the Enterprise Class Flagship Data Center Manager product." aid Dom Lesme, Vice President and General Manager for RACKWISE.

JanRain Promotes OpenID Adoption Through The Long Tail.

JanRain and Pibb announced a new SaaS offering for websites by the name of RPX. JanRain is responsible for creating some very popular OpenID software libraries. This is actually their secind SaaS offering following the first one named OPX.

Proofpoint Introduces Its Next-Generation Email Security and Data Loss Prevention Platform.

Proofpoint 5.5 is the latest version of the company’s integrated email and data security solution. This can be deployed on-demand (SaaS) on premises and hybrid configurations. "Proofpoint's email security and data loss prevention features protect our employees from spam and viruses with amazing accuracy while also protecting the confidentiality of our patients' data and ensuring that we comply with HIPAA regulations," said Renee Olson, IT manager for Turville Bay MRI & Radiation Oncology Center.

PilotOutlook Launches Online Scheduling System.

A new cost and time effecient solution was announced today by PilotOutlook.com, for aviation businesses and consumers which will accept online reservations 24x7. This real time online scheduling service can serve multiple aviation businesses which will simplify the life of business owners.

Google offers long-term email archiving for $45.

After the acquisition of email archiving services vendor Postini, Google’s Message Discovery has introduced a new option for archiving messages for up to 10 years for a flat fee of $45 per user per year. According to the Official Google Enterprise Blog, “currently there is a lot of confusion in the marketplace about what kind of archiving solutions organizations should pursue, and that confusion is discouraging companies from taking this necessary step to protect their business.”

WebStudy Individualizes Education with Release of WebStudy 'Learning' Course Management System v9.0.

WebStudy Inc announced the release of WebStudy CMS v9.0 today. This version will feature an “intelligent tutoring” technology which help improve individual student performances which can can’t be duplicated in classroom. "After years of research and development by educators and WebStudy product strategists, as well as input by users, we discovered the educator's biggest challenge is the divergent range of talent in every class," said Gisele Larose, president of WebStudy, Inc.

Neocase Software Empowers Callidus Software to Deliver the Next Level of Customer Service.

For consolidation and centralization of its customer services application into one platform, Callidus Software has selected Neocase Software. "Neocase has already helped us to realize significant cost savings in our customer service operations while increasing satisfaction among our customers. The Neocase solution will continue to add tremendous value to our organization," states Ron Fior, Chief Financial Officer at Callidus.

Resurgens Bank Selects Dynamic Marketing Systems to Automate, Support Marketing Initiatives.

Resurgens Bank from Atlanta, Ga. has selected Dynamic Marketing Systems’ web enabled micro-merchant to support the bank’s marketing programs. It’ll be using this solution to execute bank’s marketing material design, production and print processes. “Micro Merchant is an invaluable online marketing resource tool that financial institutions can rely on to develop and produce quality marketing materials in a minimal amount of time,” said Gordy Cain, chief executive officer of Dynamic Marketing Systems.

Adaptive Planning Becomes Featured Software Provider for the New Intel® Software Partner Program.

Adaptive Planning has now become a part of Intel Software Partner Program. The company is a worldwide leader in on-demand financial planning and reporting solutions for companies of all sizes. Its software has also been awarded certification in the Intel Certified Solutions Program and has also been featured on the Intel Business Exchange (IBX).