Oracle Offers Procurement SaaS.

Oracle Systems, has announced the launch of Oracle Sourcing On Demand, a subscription-based SaaS for procuring goods and services. Sourcing on Demand integrates with its own ERP systems as well as competitors' systems, and is priced at $850 a month per user. "From an ERP standpoint, this is the first such offering to make its way to the marketplace. In terms of future plans, we're working with customers on which areas make sense for future SaaS modules,” said Nagaraj Srinivasan, VP of supply chain management at Oracle.

Microsoft Changes Controversial SaaS Billing Policies.

In recent changes made by Microsoft in its billing policies, it will allow channel partners that sell its suite of online business applications to directly bill their customers. This move was made to address one of the thorniest issues in Microsoft's budding SaaS strategy. "Soon all of our enterprise class software will be delivered as an option, available either in the cloud or on-premise," said Shannon Day, director of Microsoft's Software Plus Services.

SaaS co Spine gets backing from private investor.

Spine Integrated Systems Ltd. has raised 4 million from a private investor. The SaaS platform developer will use the proceeds to expand its server’s infrastructure and strengthen its marketing network.

Hosted Managed Attenda SaaS Platform Expands.

In a recent contract signed by BIW Technologies, it will take care of delivery and operational management of its SaaS project control applications for the architectural, engineering, construction and property sectors, with Attenda Limited. ''Our customers are running multi-million pound construction projects, so the performance and availability of the applications are key. The Attenda managed service is an essential part of our business and has supported our requirement for a rapid response to growth” said Colin Smith, CEO of BIW.

SignalDemand Announces Next Generation Software-as-a-Service Price and Mix Optimization Platform for Manufacturers.

SignalDemand, the global leader in on-demand price and mix optimization software for manufacturers announced general availability of the next generation of its’ SaaS platform. The company also reported that it surpassed a significant pricing milestone; over $25 billion in pricing decisions have been managed annually through its solution. "SignalDemand has long provided the best pricing recommendations to our sales and pricing management teams," said Dick Grader, president and CEO of National Frozen Foods.

Clarizen Named Finalist in 2009 SIIA CODiE Awards.

Clarizen, a provider of on-demand, online project management software, today announced it has been named a finalist in the Best Project Management Solution category of the 2009 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards. “The competition is particularly steep this year during the 24th Annual SIIA CODiE Awards, making selection as a CODiE Finalist a real achievement,” says SIIA President Ken Wasch. “

Adap.tv Updates Ad Management Platform.

Adap.tv, a video ad management firm today announced the availability of new version of its SaaS platform called OneSource 2.0. The new version will enable publishers to better monetize their online videos, by making it easier for them to manage multiple ad servers and ad networks.

AppRiver Expands Cloud Offerings with Web Protection Service.

A leading provider of e-mail messaging solutions, AppRiver Inc today introduced a best-of-breed, comprehensive, and cost-effective Web filtering solution to protect businesses of all sizes against today's Web threats in its security portfolio. SecureSurf Web Protection will protect companies from multi-vector blended threats by thoroughly securing every connection to the Internet.

Synverse and One Point Consulting partners to provide next generation content management and collaboration solutions.

In recent news, Synverse will collaborate with One Point to establish an Open Source Innovation Centre (OSIC) to develop content management and collaboration solutions for small and large enterprises. “The accepted growth in the adoption of Open Source frameworks and applications at significantly lower cost than proprietary solutions either hosted as SaaS or on-site will appeal to our customers especially during the current economic constraints”, said Shashin Shah, Director of One Point Consulting.

Ubikwiti Provides FREE Personal Expenses Application for Facebook Users.

In recent announcement, Ubikwiti launched a SaaS Personal Expenses application for Facebook users. The application is an alternative to Intuit's single-user QuickBooks Online Basic and single-user, single company users (or prospective users) of Xero accounting system.  According to Ubikwiti CEO Tim Loving, "Given the current global economic downturn, Ubikwiti believes its new Personal Expenses application will assist individuals and families to budget and tightly manage their income and expenses."

iEnterprises Launches iComply, Lotus Notes Email Archiving and Compliance Software.

iComply, a Lotus Domino email archiving and compliance software solution was launched by iEnterprises, the global desktop and wireless customer relationship management (CRM) experts. "iComply helps companies with Lotus Notes take control of their email archiving and deletions in a secure, centralized and hassle free way. They can then focus on growing their core business." said Mark Creasey, managing director of iEnterprises Europe.

Google Docs security hole may have exposed private documents.

In shocking news, some Google Docs users received notifications in their Gmail inboxes stating that some of their cloud-based documents marked as private may have been sharable with other users anyway. This is a possible security flaw that Google team has identified and has accepted in an email sent to the affected users.

USA.NET to offer business email hosting suite.

An agreement has been signed between HP and USA.NET, a leader in business e-mail hosting where latter will provide its hosted messaging and collaboration solutions as a part of their SaaS offering. "This initiative builds on the strength of the existing relationship between USA.NET and HP and expands it to help VARs deliver best-in-class solutions and services that help customers streamline their operations and cut costs," said Doug Howard, President, USA.NET.