1. SaaS, the new contracting option for SW (advantages and disadvantages) LibriTech Iberica Centro Congressi Panorama – 22-24 September 2010 29th ADLUG ANNUAL MEETING 29th ADLUG

2. What's SaaS 1

3. 1 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is one of the fastest growing segments of the IT industry because it often provides a more cost-effective alternative for enterprises and institutions to achieve their objectives than traditionally licensed, locally installed applications

4. What's SaaS (II) 1 Customers do not pay for owning the software itself but rather for using it. Software-as-a-Purchase has been the model used by most of us until now The term SaaS has become the industry preferred term, generally replacing the earlier term Application Service Provider (ASP).

5. AMICUS LibriSuite SaaS: highlights 2

6. Highlights 2 AMICUS LibriSuite SaaS is: All or some modules of AMICUS LibriSuite For smaller libraries or institutions No initial license fee, only maintenance fees (annual subscription) Hosting and system maintenance by Ibai Sistemas ILS upgrades by LibriTech Library is the owner of the database

7. Highlights 2 AMICUS LibriSuite SaaS provides: Dedicated server capacity Proactive system administration and maintenance Security and protection Hight bandwidth Full backups daily ILS upgrades System upgrades Capacity and disaster recovery planning Quick implementation

8. Highlights 2 Library still control its system: Policies Circulation and collection management Cataloging and technical services Annual funds and acquisitions management ILS administration: new types, global variables,... Reports Schedule S/W upgrades and patches...

9. Some questions to consider 4

10. 4 SaaS has limited customisation possibilities Integration with other Library sw is not easy Some institutions' safety policies make this model unfeasible Requires a stable communication system for access SaaS vs License

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