Sep 06
2010
With the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane season officially starting tomorrow, June 1, it is timely for state and local governments to review data protection options. Cloud computing and related Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications provide data protection as the data is stored in remote, secure and multiple locations.
5 reasons to move your government agency to the cloud using SaaS applications:
- Cloud computing and SaaS applications have secure data.
- Cloud computing and SaaS applications can be accessed from any location with an Internet connection and computer.
- Cloud computing and SaaS applications don’t require additional in-house IT staff.
- Cloud computing and SaaS applications are less expensive than enterprise software.
- Cloud computing and SaaS applications have flexible monthly payment options.
Read case study of Atlantic coast hurricane area city that is using cloud computing SaaS application – click here
Sep 06
2010
Continuing 7 Question & Answer Blog Series: When evaluating SaaS and cloud computing for your government agency …
#7. Is it easy to transfer data into other applications with web-based / SaaS, such as existing accounting or GIS?
Many government agencies have existing data that needs to be transferred into the web-based / SaaS system. When evaluating the SaaS vendor, ask how they will transfer legacy data into the new system.
BasicGov web-based / SaaS modules are developed and hosted on Salesforce.com cloud platform Force.com which provides five paths to integration success—all based on the industry-leading Force.com API—and an extensive integration partner ecosystem. Integration with Force.com means faster, simpler, and less-risky integration that doesn’t break during upgrades and delivers a new level of access and agility to your existing IT investments.
Read more at http://www.salesforce.com/platform/cloud-infrastructure/integration.jsp
Click to read Intro Blog and list of 7 questions.
Click to read #1Q&A: Is my web-based software / SaaS data secure?
Click to read #2Q&A: Can I track SaaS performance?
Click to read: #3Q&A: Is the web-based software / SaaS truly multitenant
Click to read: #4Q&A: Will this web-based software, SaaS application scale for my government agency needs today and tomorrow?
Click to read: #5Q&A: Is web-based software, SaaS high performance?
Click to read: #6Q&A: Is there a disaster recovery plan for SaaS?
