Optimal SaaS Solution: Implementing Microsoft Office 365 for Webb's

This report assesses the potential of Software as a Service (SaaS) for Webb's Stores, ultimately recommending Microsoft Office 365 for automating its office operations. It highlights the advantages of SaaS, such as ease of use, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and reduced data loss risks, while also acknowledging potential disadvantages like security concerns and reliability issues. The report argues that Microsoft Office 365 is superior to other similar services due to its lower cost, minimal downtime, ease of document sharing, accessibility, and automatic backup system. The specific disadvantages of using Microsoft Office 365, including network dependency and outsourced data control, are also discussed. The report concludes that implementing Microsoft Office 365 is the best SaaS option for Webb's Stores, offering substantial benefits despite its limitations.

What is SaaS?
SaaS stands for Software as a Service. This is one of the
service models provided by cloud.
(Source: Rittinghouse & Ransome, 2016, p. 22)

Advantages that Webb’s can achieve by
using SaaS
Easy to use
Cost effective
Scalable
Low chances of data loss
(Source: Kavis, 2014, p. 20)

Less chunky as compared to traditional applications.
Up to date software.
Better collaborations scope.
Changes in the application can be done faster.
(Source: Kavis, 2014,

Disadvantages that Webb’s will face by
using SaaS:
Robust
Privacy
Reliability
Prone to attack

SaaS service recommended for Webb’s
Stores
Webb’s Stores wants to use a SaaS model for automation
of its office operations. In this case the best SaaS provider
would be Microsoft Office 365.

How is it better than other similar services?
There is no such hassle.
Cost is lower and predictable.
Downtime is low.
Documents can be shared across the company.
Accessibility of the documents
Automatic backup system.

The specific disadvantages of using
Microsoft Office 365
Productivity is dependent on the network.
Servers can remain down.
Control of data is outsourced.

Conclusion
According to the requirements of Webb’s Stores, the best
suited SaaS service for the company is Microsoft Office
365. This provider has its own benefits and limitations.
SaaS will help the company in many ways and give a
profitable result.

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