Flexibility, change, action — defining the value of SaaS in today’s economy is impossible to overstate. Organizations need to be able to turn on a dime to meet shifting customer requirements.
Business leaders have noted that XaaS (Anything-as-a-Service) is more than just a technology shift, it’s truly a mindset for today’s individuals who expect everything to be available whenever and wherever they want it. From photo sharing to ride sharing, delivery services to software, people appreciate the ability to be able to shift directions quickly and keep their options open. The lightning-quick shifts required for digital transformation make SaaS the ideal model for data and services delivery in today’s always-on organizations. Creating new models can be highly disruptive to business, and when transitions start in one area they tend to waterfall into other functional business units as well. The speed that SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) promises offers the chance to fail fast and create true digital transformation within even the most steadfast of organizations.
Looking Toward the Future
If your industry is not already feeling the effects of digital change, there’s a good possibility that shifts are coming your way in the near future. Transportation industries have been revolutionized even in the past five years with the introduction of Uber — which spelled the end for many taxi service operations. The same goes for bookstores: look at the number of bookstore closings in the past ten years. With the majority of individuals moving towards eBooks for the instant gratification that they provide, brick and mortar bookstores are going the way of the dinosaurs. The recent trend towards fast delivery with services such as Amazon Prime offering 2-hour delivery windows to many parts of the country, and regional food delivery options such as GrubHub.com, DeliveryDudes.com, and others cropping up on a daily basis. The way we communicate has also changed radically in the past ten years. Instead of picking up a phone to contact someone, you’re much more likely to text them, send them a message on social media or even Skype. The leaders in these industries must be nimble and able to change with customer demand, which is what makes SaaS so appealing.
Benefits of SaaS for Digital Transformation
Customer needs aren’t the only thing that’s changing almost faster than the eye can see. Technology innovations are coming at rapid speed as well, and SaaS provides organizations with the mobile-first, cloud-focused mindset that allows business leaders to dream big and technology teams to create solutions that scale. Workers are pushing tech teams to offer the ability to work in a variety of locations — including wherever they can find a computer with internet access — which means security is of critical importance. IT teams are having a tough time justifying legacy systems that take years to build and perfect, and are instead being pushed to accelerate updates to bring on the hottest new functionality to serve customers more effectively. Here are some of the many benefits that SaaS brings to digital transformation:
New Business Models
Digital transformation is more than simply employing SaaS and waiting for the “next big thing” to come down the pike. Organizations who successfully invest in and drive digital transformation are those who are addicted to growth, and who are willing to put in the time and effort to make shifts internally that mirror this focus. This could mean a variety of things, from changing job descriptions to outsourcing some basic functionality such as accounting or more operational IT tasks to working with contractors instead of full-time employees to provide as-needed coverage based on business trends. Small, cross-functional teams are much more likely to be successful than a traditional model of IT-heavy implementation teams. This change can allow organizations to fundamentally improve overall operations by expanding the pace of innovation and future-proofing IT investments overall.
While implementing SaaS isn’t going to guarantee your organization’s success, not exploring this model can make growth more challenging. When you’re ready to learn more about how to drive digital transformation in your New Orleans business, contact the professionals at BEC Technology Consultants via email to customersupport@bectechconsultants.com. Let us help walk you through how SaaS can help your company keep pace with the speed of change through shifting your IT models to support modern business needs. Call us today at (504) 282-2236 to get started.
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