The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
What to know about Software-as-a-Service
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has become a transformative model in the delivery of software, enabling businesses to access applications over the internet on a subscription basis. This approach offers agility, scalability, and cost efficiency, eliminating the traditional need for on-premises installations and enabling seamless updates and integrations.
The vast array of recent developments in the SaaS sector showcases its role in driving digital transformation across industries. Topics such as cloud migration, security challenges, partner ecosystems, and AI-powered innovations feature prominently. Readers can explore how organizations navigate complex software portfolios, leverage analytics, and address cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving cloud environment.
Whether you're interested in the market growth drivers, emerging technologies like AI and edge computing, or strategies for optimizing SaaS adoption and management, the stories under this tag provide valuable insights. They highlight evolving vendor models, reseller roles, and the increasing importance of multi-cloud strategies, offering a comprehensive view of how SaaS solutions continue to reshape business operations worldwide.
Irish Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.
Irish firms warned on custom AI agents replacing software
Custom-built agents could leave Irish boards carrying the full cost of AI errors, with fines and compliance failures possible under EU rules.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
Optiv launches AI partner portal built on Channelscaler
Sentra launches AI data readiness platform for enterprises
Sage adds AI automation to Intacct finance workflows
Keeper Security ranks second fastest-growing in market
8x8 sees surging AI demand as usage revenue jumps 70%
Featured News
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Software-as-a-Service News
Genesys Cloud ARR hits USD $2.8 billion as AI demand rises
Rising enterprise spending on AI helped push Genesys Cloud annual recurring revenue to USD $2.8 billion, with international sales nearing 45%.
GitLab launches managed Google Cloud offer for firms
Regulated firms can now run GitLab's DevSecOps platform on Google Cloud with partner management, tighter data residency controls and new Gemini models.
Check Point adds AI security tools for MSP partners
As AI use spreads, MSPs can now monitor and govern employees' interactions with AI tools through Check Point's expanded platform.
Stack Overflow launches beta product for AI coding agents
Developers using AI assistants may get a verified knowledge base to cut repeated errors, security flaws and duplicated debugging work.
Conga study finds AI adoption outpaces CLM governance
Most firms lack formal AI policies for contract management, leaving legal and compliance teams exposed as adoption races ahead.
Epicor names Rachel Barger as Chief Revenue Officer
The appointment puts sales, marketing and customer success under one executive as Epicor seeks steadier recurring revenue and wider global reach.
Quadient launches AI cash dashboard for finance teams
Finance teams can now track liquidity and working capital in one place, as the new tool is rolled out to existing users of the software.
Pax8 expands Marketplace with partner analytics tools
Partners will gain clearer oversight of subscriptions and revenue as Pax8 adds analytics, reporting and integration tools to its Marketplace.
Datadog launches 100 AI tools for operations & security
The rollout aims to help customers tame rising AI-driven complexity as Datadog adds autonomous monitoring, security and agent oversight tools.
Titan raises USD $3 million to expand banking AI platform
Banks seeking compliant AI could gain tools that are easier to govern and audit as Titan uses fresh funding to expand its platform.
Revenium joins FinOps Foundation to track AI spend
FinOps teams are struggling to assign the bulk of agentic AI costs, as token fees often pale beside APIs, data and human review work.
Sweep launches AI agent for Salesforce & Snowflake
Teams can now map downstream risks across Salesforce, Snowflake and Data 360 before making changes, cutting manual checks and compliance gaps.
8x8 launches Pulse conversational intelligence for customers
The early-access tool could help executives and account managers spot renewal risks and customer feedback hidden in calls, chats and emails.
Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service
Security teams can now restore Microsoft 365 data from ransomware or deletion within Sophos Central, reducing reliance on separate backup tools.
Ilant raises USD $15 million to tackle obesity costs
Employers and health plans are seeking ways to curb soaring obesity-drug bills as Ilant adds USD $15 million and expands care.
WWEX Group & Auctane merge to form ShipStation Global
The enlarged group will give small businesses one platform for parcel, freight and international shipping as supply chains grow more fragmented.
Cezanne debuts AI workforce analytics module for UK HR teams
HR teams under pressure to prove value may gain faster workforce insights as Cezanne embeds natural-language analytics into its existing HR system.
Perk secures USD $300m credit facility from lenders
The travel and spend group gains room to invest in AI and product after replacing its 2024 borrowing deal on improved terms.
CrowdStrike lifts guidance & announces four-for-one split
Investors got stronger sales, record free cash flow and higher full-year forecasts as the cybersecurity group also unveiled a four-for-one stock split.
Coralogix raises USD $200 million to expand AI observability
The funding backs Coralogix's push to help companies cope with heavier AI telemetry and rising observability costs as software becomes more automated.