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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.

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Recent Software-as-a-Service News

Sweep launches AI agent for Salesforce & Snowflake
Data Analytics

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.

Today

8x8 launches Pulse conversational intelligence for customers
Unified Communications

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.

Yesterday

Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service
Disaster Recovery

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.

Yesterday

Ilant raises USD $15 million to tackle obesity costs
Health Technologies

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.

Last week

WWEX Group & Auctane merge to form ShipStation Global
Small Business

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.

Last week

Cezanne debuts AI workforce analytics module for UK HR teams
Workforce Technology

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.

Last week

Perk secures USD $300m credit facility from lenders
Productivity

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.

Last week

CrowdStrike lifts guidance & announces four-for-one split
ICT sector

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.

Last week

Coralogix raises USD $200 million to expand AI observability
Global expansion

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.

Last week

Snowflake expands Claude use as demand for governed AI grows
Recruitment

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.

Last week

Sanofi taps Snowflake for AI drug development push
Manufacturing

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.

Last week

Equinor signs long-term Cegal EnergyX software deal
Digital Transformation

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.

Last week

Tencent Cloud launches three AI products for overseas
Data Analytics

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.

Last week

Zoom adds AI connector for sales conversation data
Integration

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.

Last week

Snowflake launches CoWork & Cortex Training AI tools
Productivity

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.

Last week

Gainsight launches agentic stack for customer retention
Digital Transformation

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.

Last week

Oxx finds AI founders more technical than SaaS peers
Human Capital Management

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.

Last week

Gainsight launches AI-native renewal service for clients
Managed Services

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.

Last week

Hyland partners with Microsoft to expand Azure reach
Education, Learning & Training

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.

Last week

KYND launches cyber analytics in 15 languages for SMEs
Small Business

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.

Last week