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
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%
Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite
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
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.
Snowflake expands Claude use as demand for governed AI grows
Enterprises are turning to governed AI tools as Snowflake and Anthropic expand Claude access across Cortex AI for sensitive data workflows.
Sanofi taps Snowflake for AI drug development push
Field sales teams will get AI-generated call plans in seconds as Sanofi expands Snowflake use across research, procurement and operations.
Equinor signs long-term Cegal EnergyX software deal
The software will help Equinor track production, ownership and cargo data across assets in more than 20 countries under a USD $11 million deal.
Tencent Cloud launches three AI products for overseas
Overseas enterprises can now tap Tencent Cloud's new AI tools for office work, design and model access as it steps up its push beyond China.
Zoom adds AI connector for sales conversation data
Revenue teams can now pull call transcripts, coaching notes and pipeline data into AI tools, reducing manual prep for forecasts and account reviews.
Snowflake launches CoWork & Cortex Training AI tools
The upgrade aims to let employees query data and automate tasks in one governed system, as Snowflake deepens its AI push.
Gainsight launches agentic stack for customer retention
The update lets post-sales teams build and share AI workflows in Gainsight, as boards push harder for measurable gains in retention and expansion.
Oxx finds AI founders more technical than SaaS peers
Technical credentials are now more likely to sway investors as successful AI founders outnumber SaaS peers with PhDs and top university ties.
Gainsight launches AI-native renewal service for clients
Enterprise software vendors may soon be judged on retention, as Gainsight takes on renewal work directly for customers.
Hyland partners with Microsoft to expand Azure reach
Customers in regulated sectors will gain more deployment choice and data residency options as Hyland extends its content platform across Microsoft Azure.
KYND launches cyber analytics in 15 languages for SMEs
Insurers and brokers may find it easier to assess SME cyber exposure after KYND expanded its risk platform into 15 local languages.