The reading this week discusses software as a service (SaaS) as a solution model that allows users to use a web browser to access software that resides in the cloud

The reading this week discusses software as a service (SaaS) as a solution model that allows users to use a web browser to access software that resides in the cloud. Prepare a research paper that defines and discusses software as a service. Explain advantages and disadvantages of the software as a service.

Companies leverage SaaS solutions to eliminate the need to house and administer an equivalent on-premise solution. Salesforce.com was one of the companies to leverage the power of the cloud. Discuss the features Salesforce.com provides that are well suited for companies large and small and why the Salesforce solution was well suited for the cloud.

• Paper should be approximately six pages in length, not including the title page and reference page.  
• Apply APA 7th edition style and include three major sections: the Title Page, Main Body, and References. See the Paper Elements and Format section of your APA manual for details.  
• A minimum of two scholarly journal articles (besides your textbook) are required. See UC Library Tutorials.