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
Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
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
Samsung tops commercial display market for 17th year
Business buyers have kept Samsung ahead in commercial displays, with 2.5 million units shipped as software-led demand widened.
Glean & Gainsight integrate customer signals into AI
Customer-facing teams can now see health, risk and sentiment signals in one place as the integration goes generally available inside Glean.
SNP & Structify launch Oros Data venture for M&A files
Unstructured files that can sway deal value will be targeted by a new AI joint venture aimed at speeding M&A reviews and protecting sensitive records.
KPMG expands ServiceNow alliance in USD $40 million AI push
Clients could see faster AI rollouts across back-office workflows as KPMG deepens a three-year USD $40 million alliance with ServiceNow.
Tanium, ServiceNow launch autonomous IT operations tool
The tie-up aims to cut investigation times and patching errors by feeding live endpoint data into ServiceNow workflows and AI agents.
Flora launches on-canvas tools & dollar usage pools
Creative teams may spend less time shuttling files between apps as Flora adds 21 on-canvas editing tools and switches to dollar-based billing.
Karbon launches AI community platform for accountants
Many firms still lack AI training, even as 85% of accountants say they are excited about it, prompting a new peer forum from Karbon.
Origin partners ServiceNow to embed benefits answers
Employees will be able to get benefits answers in ServiceNow without raising HR tickets, as the integration targets routine enquiries that bog down teams.
Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund
Early-stage developers could tap platform support and distribution links as Animoca Brands backs Minds AI builds with up to USD $10 million.
New Relic launches AI knowledge layer for IT incidents
It aims to cut outage investigation time for engineers by combining live telemetry with incident history, changes and service context.
Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme
Cloud software sales via hyperscaler marketplaces are rising fast, and Westcon-Comstor is now helping partners tap Microsoft Marketplace demand.
Telxius joins Synamedia on multi-CDN streaming push
Streaming providers will be able to switch delivery networks mid-playback as Telxius adds its CDN to Synamedia’s Quortex Switch platform.
Klaviyo launches Custom Skills for Customer Agent AI tool
Brands can now tailor automated service to their own rules as Klaviyo opens its Customer Agent AI tool to custom functions and integrations.
Microsoft launches Agent 365 to oversee AI agents
Its general release gives IT teams a single place to monitor and secure AI agents as shadow deployments spread across workplace software and cloud tools.
BlueCat expands AI tools for network operations
Organisations are being pushed to prove AI can cut network downtime, as BlueCat widens access to tools that act on live data, not just analyse it.
Infios launches AI agents for supply chain workflows
Orders and shipments can now be rebooked in minutes as Infios pushes AI deeper into live logistics systems amid persistent disruption.
Salesforce launches Agentforce Operations for back office
Businesses could cut back-office cycle times by up to 70% as Salesforce expands Agentforce into finance, supply chain and compliance.
365 Data Centres boosts win rates with Collective[i]
Embedding the software into daily workflows lifted 365 Data Centres' win rates by more than 15% and cut sales cycles by 35% in six months.
Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go
Users can now build and review web apps on their phones, as Lovable extends its no-code platform beyond the desktop for founders and designers.
Atoms AI launches Google Ads Agent for small firms
Small firms and solo founders now get guided Google Ads setup and optimisation, easing a marketing hurdle for businesses with limited staff.