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
SaaS pricing is a Ponzi scheme running out of new seats to sell
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
Calero named Leader in Gartner SaaS management report
Infobip jumps to 16th on Fortune Europe's innovation list
HP unifies collaboration tools in hybrid work push
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Software-as-a-Service News
Enterprise event pros favour AI translation over humans
Budget pressure and easier deployment are driving event teams to adopt AI translation, with 66% saying it beats human interpreters.
ControlMonkey adds backup correlation to cloud resilience
It gives security teams a single view of backup coverage and recovery risk, helping spot gaps before a cloud incident slows restoration.
Contentful launches Palmata to track AI brand visibility
Marketers are increasingly worried that AI answer engines are shaping first impressions before customers reach their websites.
Trintech launches AI agents for finance close & variance
The new tools aim to cut manual close work and speed up budget reviews, while keeping finance teams in control of AI-driven outputs.
CoreView launches SharePoint tool to curb AI data risks
IT teams are under pressure to expose hidden SharePoint permissions before AI assistants in Microsoft 365 surface confidential files.
GoCardless & Sequence launch Direct Debit integration
Finance teams could cut manual collections work as Sequence users in the UK, Europe and US gain embedded Direct Debit via GoCardless.
Airwallex raises USD $320 million at USD $11 billion
Fresh capital will fund Airwallex's expansion and AI product push after the payments firm's valuation jumped to USD $11 billion.
Avalara wins TrustRadius tax compliance software award
Verified customer feedback has put Avalara among the top-rated tax compliance tools as businesses grapple with complex rules across jurisdictions.
Kong links Insomnia 13 with Konnect for API workflow
Developers can now avoid manual test setup as Kong's new link keeps API definitions, environments and credentials aligned across Insomnia and Konnect.
Safe appoints Nabil Lodey as first EMEA Vice President
The appointment signals a sharper European push as Safe builds local leadership ahead of its USD $250 million revenue goal for 2028.
Sage adds AI tools to X3 for manufacturers & distributors
Manufacturers and distributors could cut manual work as the software maker embeds AI, e-invoicing and cloud tools into Sage X3.
ShareGate launches MCP for Microsoft 365 governance
IT teams can now spot oversharing and AI-readiness risks in Microsoft 365 from one chat window, as governance workloads rise.
Nexis urges mid-year identity governance budget review
Manual access reviews and audit gaps are adding hidden costs as firms hit mid-year and rethink identity governance budgets.
LumApps launches AI Employee Hub for everyday work
The platform aims to close the gap between heavy AI spending and everyday use, especially for frontline staff across fragmented workplace systems.
Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal
The tie-up could speed customer service automation for regulated sectors, with first joint deals already closed and roll-outs due in weeks.
MoonPay acquires Entendre to automate crypto finance
Back-office automation for digital asset firms gets a boost as MoonPay adds software that speeds reconciliations, reporting and audits.
8x8 launches AI Routing for broader customer service
Customer queries can now be directed to experts beyond the contact centre, as 8x8's new tool uses data to match issues in real time.
HCLTech expands Google Cloud & ServiceNow AI tie-up
The move is aimed at helping large firms shift AI from pilots into production with tighter governance across manufacturing, service and IT workflows.
New Relic launches startup AI observability programme
The offer gives early-stage AI startups free monitoring and engineering support as software failures can quickly damage customer trust and funding prospects.
Commvault signs strategic Azure partnership with Microsoft
Azure customers will soon be able to buy and run Commvault's recovery tools inside Microsoft's cloud, simplifying cyber resilience and procurement.