The document discusses how the SaaS model is becoming an increasingly important trend and viable business model, especially during economic downturns when businesses seek to maximize technology ROI and efficiency with existing resources at lower costs. It notes that SaaS adoption will continue to rapidly grow over the next five years and change traditional business metrics and thinking. Key benefits of SaaS include reducing capital and IT labor costs through shared infrastructure and resources, rapid provisioning, centralized operations, and elastic scaling to improve service levels.
ISVs in the Cloud, considerations for a successful transitionSwyx
ISVs transitioning to a SaaS business model should have three key considerations: 1) to avoid infrastructure, 2) which platform and 3) how to fund working capital.
ISVs in the Cloud, considerations for a successful transitionSwyx
ISVs transitioning to a SaaS business model should have three key considerations: 1) to avoid infrastructure, 2) which platform and 3) how to fund working capital.
This Presentation will give you a small view on Cloud computing. This will explain cloud computing based on wolrd leading CRM salesforce.Hope you guys enjoy
The Future of Enterprise IT - ENT207 - Chicago AWS SummitAmazon Web Services
Enterprises that are embracing cloud computing are interested in driving fundamental changes in their business so they can compete in the future. IT transformation, enabled by cloud adoption, is a key component of this future success, from tighter alignment with business unit stakeholders to increased agility and pace of innovation. In this session, we explore the potential for transformation that comes with cloud adoption, and we discuss how some of the world's leading enterprises were able to transform. We also explore organizational and technology best practices that you can implement to support transformation in your organization.
This video for this talk from Business of Software Conference Europe 2018 will be published here soon: http://businessofsoftware.org/2016/07/all-talks-from-business-of-software-conferences-in-one-place-saas-software-talks/
Once upon a time, enterprise software was a safe bet for entrepreneurs and investors. This is no longer true. Since Salesforce.com launched in 1999, SaaS has shifted software from being a capital investment to recurring operating expense for customers, but for startups the funding from big upfront licenses is gone. SaaS has become canonical, but four other profound changes have transformed the world in which enterprise software firms operate:
Open source software.
‘The Cloud’.
Internal IT departments have largely changed focus to “keeping the lights on” and protecting systems from cyber attack.
The decline in access to public equity markets
What are the implications for building a B2B SaaS business?
Bill discusses the opportunities and challenges that the new enterprise paradigm presents entrepreneurs from the perspective of someone with five decades of experience investing and founding software companies.
MSP Industry Brief - From Break / Fix to Recurring Revenue Madeline Titcomb
This industry brief highlights the industry and technology trends impacting MSPs now and in the future. It highlights ways for MSPs to take advantage of the cloud to create new revenue streams, address customer needs, and grow recurring
revenue for greater profitability and less volatility.
The CLOUD. For techies - it is as real as an ashtray - to the non technical - it is invisible - can't be held in your hand or described - find out what all the chatter is about!
Social Business in the Cloud: Achieving Measurable ResultsRawn Shah
As social technologies have evolved, they have increased in adoption across a wide spectrum of
businesses, industries, and geographies. Some organizations, usually with strong business and IT
alignment, are realizing that social technologies initiated for one business activity can spark innovative
uses in other areas. This insight creates motivation to widen the reach and adoption of these
investments. Unfortunately, this is not always the case; many organizations are still struggling with how
to justify social business investments in a way that reflects their actual business value. This inability to
quantify the business impact of social technology has become a key inhibitor to adoption.
Download free eBook on SaaS transition. Read how companies can reap tremendous cost benefits by opting for a SaaS model in software development. Download Now!
This Presentation will give you a small view on Cloud computing. This will explain cloud computing based on wolrd leading CRM salesforce.Hope you guys enjoy
The Future of Enterprise IT - ENT207 - Chicago AWS SummitAmazon Web Services
Enterprises that are embracing cloud computing are interested in driving fundamental changes in their business so they can compete in the future. IT transformation, enabled by cloud adoption, is a key component of this future success, from tighter alignment with business unit stakeholders to increased agility and pace of innovation. In this session, we explore the potential for transformation that comes with cloud adoption, and we discuss how some of the world's leading enterprises were able to transform. We also explore organizational and technology best practices that you can implement to support transformation in your organization.
This video for this talk from Business of Software Conference Europe 2018 will be published here soon: http://businessofsoftware.org/2016/07/all-talks-from-business-of-software-conferences-in-one-place-saas-software-talks/
Once upon a time, enterprise software was a safe bet for entrepreneurs and investors. This is no longer true. Since Salesforce.com launched in 1999, SaaS has shifted software from being a capital investment to recurring operating expense for customers, but for startups the funding from big upfront licenses is gone. SaaS has become canonical, but four other profound changes have transformed the world in which enterprise software firms operate:
Open source software.
‘The Cloud’.
Internal IT departments have largely changed focus to “keeping the lights on” and protecting systems from cyber attack.
The decline in access to public equity markets
What are the implications for building a B2B SaaS business?
Bill discusses the opportunities and challenges that the new enterprise paradigm presents entrepreneurs from the perspective of someone with five decades of experience investing and founding software companies.
MSP Industry Brief - From Break / Fix to Recurring Revenue Madeline Titcomb
This industry brief highlights the industry and technology trends impacting MSPs now and in the future. It highlights ways for MSPs to take advantage of the cloud to create new revenue streams, address customer needs, and grow recurring
revenue for greater profitability and less volatility.
The CLOUD. For techies - it is as real as an ashtray - to the non technical - it is invisible - can't be held in your hand or described - find out what all the chatter is about!
Social Business in the Cloud: Achieving Measurable ResultsRawn Shah
As social technologies have evolved, they have increased in adoption across a wide spectrum of
businesses, industries, and geographies. Some organizations, usually with strong business and IT
alignment, are realizing that social technologies initiated for one business activity can spark innovative
uses in other areas. This insight creates motivation to widen the reach and adoption of these
investments. Unfortunately, this is not always the case; many organizations are still struggling with how
to justify social business investments in a way that reflects their actual business value. This inability to
quantify the business impact of social technology has become a key inhibitor to adoption.
Download free eBook on SaaS transition. Read how companies can reap tremendous cost benefits by opting for a SaaS model in software development. Download Now!
Today, Companies increase their usage of SaaS across multiple applications, larger user base and most mission-critical applications. An interesting trend now is that the established large enterprises are beginning to replace on-premise applications with on-Demand applications based on SaaS principles.
How to Leverage Business Partners Migration to SaaS / CloudClub Alliances
This presentation was prepared as background material for 2009 Channel Focus Europe [22/23 october - see www.baptie.com].
In a session entitled "How to Leverage Business Partners' Migration to SaaS / Cloud", Loic Simon shared IBM's Club Alliances experience on leveraging business partners migrating to a SaaS/Cloud based business model.
After a quick summary of SaaS and Cloud challenges for Vendors and their Business Partners, he delivered a point of view on SaaS/Cloud distribution and influence channels and shared his hands-on experience as the leader of "Club Alliances" [www.cluballiances.com].
Club Alliances members leverage cloud computing, SaaS and BPO [business process outsourcing] models to promote and deliver business solutions, "as a service".
Their "Solutions as a Service" are typically powered by IBM IaaS [Infrastructure as a Service] or PaaS [Platform as a Service] components.
Aknowledgments : Among various materials borrowed from key specialists on the topic [thanks to all of them : Lustratus, Gilwell Group, Saugatuck...], Loic specifically leveraged some slides from presentations prepared by Philippe Martinez - Philmart - and Laurent Glaentzer - Lemon Operations, two members of Club Alliances who deliver their channel expertise to their fellow Club Alliances members.
Saa s tenant helps isv to build multi-tenant application in dayspooja deshmukh
Current software business models and economic conditions are speeding up the adoption of SaaS (Software as a Service) for ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) to beat the market pace, as organizations of all sizes seek more cost-effective methods to operate their businesses.
SaaS, or Software as a Service, is radically transforming conventional software tools for micro/SMEs by diminishing transaction costs, increasing market flexibility and providing
cost effective outsourcing solutions to IT. Unlike any other time in history, micro/SMEs have a level playing field with large enterprise and Fortune 500 companies through early adoption of a myriad of SaaS solutions, which are enabling massive efficiency gains in areas such as: ERP, CRM, BI & HR solutions to name a few.
The Evolution of Software as a Service (SaaS) (1).pdfBahaa Al Zubaidi
The software industry has changed dramatically over the last few decades. One of the most notable developments is the rise of Software as a Service (SaaS).
Software as a Service (SaaS): Custom Acquisition Strategies - LabGroup.com.auSusan Diaz
Software as a Service (SaaS) has the potential to transform the way information-technology (IT) departments relate to and even think about their role as providers of computing services to the rest of the enterprise.
Software as a Service — Things to Know Before you Build a SaaS ProductAlaina Carter
Software as a service is a public cloud service model in which third-party providers launch the software on a subscription basis over the internet. SaaS offers a remote accessibility option, which is it's USP. Read more to know the things that you need to know before you build a SaaS product.
Software as a Service (SaaS) is one of the fastest-growing divisions in the IT industry. SaaS models, which are centrally located on a remote cloud network, operate on a subscription basis and become useful for many businesses due to their flexibility, cost, and many other reasons.
Newsdata.io is just another example of Saas based product, which in this case is a news API that users use to get required news data through API calls. This is just one simple example of Saas.
In the coming period due to the covid pandemic, many companies will need the remote working of their employees, so the need for SaaS will only increase.
In this article, I’ve included some of the most important trends and growth data for SaaS solutions in 2022.
AI in SaaS Benefits applications implementation and development.pdfmahaffeycheryld
Features of an AI SaaS Product
An AI SaaS (Software as a Service) product combines the power of artificial intelligence with the flexibility and scalability of cloud-based services to deliver advanced solutions across various industries. Here’s a detailed description of the key features that define an effective AI SaaS product:
1. Scalability and Elasticity
One of the primary features of an AI SaaS product is its ability to scale seamlessly. The cloud infrastructure supports dynamic scaling, allowing the system to handle increasing workloads without compromising performance. Elasticity ensures that resources are allocated efficiently, adapting to fluctuating demands and optimizing costs.
2. Advanced Data Analytics
AI SaaS products leverage sophisticated data analytics to process and analyze vast amounts of data. These tools utilize machine learning algorithms to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that drive informed decision-making. Advanced analytics features include predictive analytics, which forecasts future trends, and prescriptive analytics, which suggests optimal actions based on data analysis.
3. Personalization and Recommendations
Personalization is a core feature of AI SaaS products. By analyzing user behavior and preferences, AI algorithms tailor content, services, and recommendations to individual users. This enhances user engagement and satisfaction, leading to higher retention rates. Recommendation engines are commonly used in e-commerce, streaming services, and content platforms to suggest products, movies, or articles that align with user interests.
4. Automation and Workflow Optimization
Automation capabilities streamline routine and repetitive tasks, freeing up human resources for more strategic activities. AI SaaS products can automate various processes, such as customer support through chatbots, data entry, scheduling, and reporting. Workflow optimization features improve efficiency and reduce operational costs by automating complex workflows and decision-making processes.
5. Real-Time Processing and Insights
Real-time data processing is essential for applications requiring immediate analysis and response, such as fraud detection, customer interactions, and IoT systems. AI SaaS products offer real-time insights, allowing businesses to react swiftly to changing conditions. These features are crucial for maintaining competitiveness and enhancing operational agility.
6. Natural Language Processing (NLP)
NLP enables AI SaaS products to understand, interpret, and generate human language. This feature is pivotal for applications like virtual assistants, chatbots, and sentiment analysis tools. NLP enhances user experience by providing intuitive and context-aware interactions, enabling seamless communication between the system and users.
https://www.leewayhertz.com/ai-in-saas/
Babson College CIM Software-as-a-Service PresentationJeffrey Kaplan
Presentation given to a CIO group at Babson College November 21, 2008, examining the rapid growth of the SaaS market and the IT/business implications of the on-demand services market.
Know everything about how Software as a Service (SaaS) can impact Government Sector and how can Cygnet Infotech help you leverage the capabilities of SaaS.
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Implicitly or explicitly all competing businesses employ a strategy to select a mix
of marketing resources. Formulating such competitive strategies fundamentally
involves recognizing relationships between elements of the marketing mix (e.g.,
price and product quality), as well as assessing competitive and market conditions
(i.e., industry structure in the language of economics).
"𝑩𝑬𝑮𝑼𝑵 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑻𝑱 𝑰𝑺 𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑭 𝑫𝑶𝑵𝑬"
𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐬 (𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬) is a professional event agency that includes experts in the event-organizing market in Vietnam, Korea, and ASEAN countries. We provide unlimited types of events from Music concerts, Fan meetings, and Culture festivals to Corporate events, Internal company events, Golf tournaments, MICE events, and Exhibitions.
𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐬 provides unlimited package services including such as Event organizing, Event planning, Event production, Manpower, PR marketing, Design 2D/3D, VIP protocols, Interpreter agency, etc.
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⭐ 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬:
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➢CHILDREN ART EXHIBITION 2024: BEYOND BARRIERS
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➢ Korean President visits Samsung Electronics R&D Center
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"𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬."
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As an Army veteran dedicated to lifelong learning, I bring a disciplined, strategic mindset to my pursuits. I am constantly expanding my knowledge to innovate and lead effectively. My journey is driven by a commitment to excellence, and to make a meaningful impact in the world.
RMD24 | Debunking the non-endemic revenue myth Marvin Vacquier Droop | First ...BBPMedia1
Marvin neemt je in deze presentatie mee in de voordelen van non-endemic advertising op retail media netwerken. Hij brengt ook de uitdagingen in beeld die de markt op dit moment heeft op het gebied van retail media voor niet-leveranciers.
Retail media wordt gezien als het nieuwe advertising-medium en ook mediabureaus richten massaal retail media-afdelingen op. Merken die niet in de betreffende winkel liggen staan ook nog niet in de rij om op de retail media netwerken te adverteren. Marvin belicht de uitdagingen die er zijn om echt aansluiting te vinden op die markt van non-endemic advertising.
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A personal brand exploration presentation summarizes an individual's unique qualities and goals, covering strengths, values, passions, and target audience. It helps individuals understand what makes them stand out, their desired image, and how they aim to achieve it.
13. Business LeadersStakeholders SaaS 3.0 Integration-as-a-service Development-Platform-as-a-service Service Application-as-a-Service SaaS 1.0 SaaS 2.0 ASP SaaS providers sourced software from 3rd party software providers Application Centric SaaS providers own the software SOA Vendors provide platforms for development, run-time, and integration as a service. Runtime-Platform-as-a-Service Infrastructure As A Service Supply Side Demand Side Public Private Hybrid Multi Tenant MT through Partners Single Tenant Service from vendors which can be accessed across the internet using systems in one or more data centers, shared among multiple customers with varied degrees of data privacy control. Computer architecture built, managed and used internally by an enterprise and using a shared services model with variable usage of a common pool of virtualized computing resources. Computing environment in which an organization provides and manages some resources in-house and has others provided externally. This architecture allow numerous enterprises to subscribe to the computing capabilities while retaining privacy and security. This is the common and dominant model. E.g.: NetSuite, Oracle CRM, Microsoft, Salesforce.com Multi-tenant model offered through SaaS provider’s hosted partners. E.g.: Microsoft Dynamics provides SaaS services to its customers through its thousands of hosted partners across geography. Typically, large companies prefer to deploy isolated / single-tenant models. This doesn’t share services with other enterprises. E.g.: Oracle CRM provides single-tenant model Source: McKinsey& Other Secondary Sources
20. Committed: commitment of a base level monthly usage and then on a usage basisISVs with predictable software usage requirements can maximize their discounts and flexibility by purchasing software through their existing channels Hourly Monthly Perceptual Integrators Regulators SaaS Market Govt Institutions /Industry Regulators Companies facilitating implementations Providers Companies operating SaaS systems to deliver services Source: IBM White Paper & Other Secondary Sources
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22. SaaS Platform is designed for multi-tenancy , which affects layers across the stake in many ways.
56. Perception exists as more generic, more complex, less understandable, performance drop, not easy to migrate
57. Vendor Lock-inCriticism Survey Data - Cutter Consortium Source: Making the SaaS Decision: Jeff Hagins, Cutter Consortium white paper and Other Secondary sources
58. Competitive Landscape The SaaS Market has an intense competitive landscape given the number of Mega-vendors and the startups that have entered or likely to enter the space . Two Types of competition emerging among SaaS Platforms Between the Established Mega Vendors & pure play SaaS Vendors Between different archetypes of SaaS Platforms The SaaS Market will be shaped as much by the demands of the stake holder as by platform vendor action . Vendors have to focus on Four critical Elements of their business to succeed. Build a robust Offering Monetize Effectively Deliver Extensive Value Added Service Drive Ecosystem Growth Success Mantra! Large Customers Typical Customers Non Addressable Customers Newly Addressable Market Source: Making the SaaS Decision: Jeff Hagins, McKinsey and Other Secondary sources
59. SaaS Stats Top 50 SaaS Vendors (Q1 2010) 5 Key Process Areas Business Technology Operations Business & Financial Management Application Architecture Operations Management Go to Market Effectiveness Hosting Architecture Operation Support Top 10 Application Areas (based on number of SaaS providers(n>1500)) Top 10 Application Areas (based on number of SaaS providers (n>80))
60. Spreading SaaS: Horizontally & Vertically SaaS Market Share Projection Worldwide market for software-as-a-service is $7.5 billion in 2009, which represents 7.7% of the total enterprise application revenues and constitutes 89% of the cloud computing market. On-premise software market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~4% up to 2013. The market share will reduce to 87% ($117.8bn) in 2013 from 91% ($96.2bn) in 2008. SaaS market will share 13% in 2013, growing at a CAGR of ~17% from 2009 Source: Data Monitor, Gartner and Other Secondary sources
61. SaaS Associated Industry Dynamics Industry Value by Revenue In US$B (Projected) Industry Value by % Growth (Projected) Source: Data Monitor, Gartner and Other Secondary sources
62. The SaaS Opportunity 31% Growth (CAGR) for On-Demand CRM 61% Growth In Enterprise Adaptation 25% Penetration of $220 Billion Software Industry by 2011 25% 61% The economics of purchasing SaaS solutions in a down-trending market are more attractive to IT buyers than purchasing enterprise software. Rising oil prices, limitations on access to credit, and the financial market uncertainty will apply more pressure on capital expenditures – forcing companies to lower their risk, and pay-as-you- go services provide a credible alternative. Increasing interest in simplified IT management and demand for better utilization of IT assets are creating a greater focus on the development of enabling technologies such as SOA, virtualization, and cloud computing. Further cost reduction and efficiencies to implement SaaS solutions will fuel adoption. Consumerization is beginning to drive innovation at the enterprise level. There is a real surge when it comes to the consumerization of technology and leveraging the power of the masses. Part of this is the transformative force of the Internet and the burgeoning market for mobile and wireless applications; as consumers and businesses become increasingly more comfortable with using reliable and secure apps that are not on their desktops, adoption of SaaS will be inevitable. 1. Current Macroeconomics favor SaaS model 2. Enabling technologies will fuel SaaS acceptance: 3. The “Consumerization” of Technology is inevitable: Source: Making the SaaS Decision: Jeff Hagins, McKinsey and Gartner
63. Market Segmentation Key Providers In Each Key Segment CRM – Sales will remain the largest contributor (70%) while marketing and servicing segments have weaker penetrations but are expected to experience higher growth. About half of the sales revenue within CRM market is contributed by Salesforce.com, which maintains its leadership in CRM SaaS market. The bigger IT organizations like Oracle and SAP are heavily investing in developing and acquiring on demand solutions ERP - On demand represents a 5% of total ERP market. The Human Capital Management segment (such as e-recruitment, performance and talent management, and expense management) is promising mainly due to out-of-box- functionalities that can be applied across industries. However, SaaS has a weaker presence of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Manufacturing/ Operations and Financial Management Systems s a result of their higher process and integration complexity CCC - The strongest segments are web conferencing and e-learning and to a lesser extend e-mail and team collaboration. However, Enterprise Content Management and Instant Messaging sub-segments remains barely adopted at ~3% SCM – On demand represents 11% of total SCM market. The higher adoption areas will be Procurement and Logistics. Supply chain planning will experience lower growth due to higher business process complexity Worldwide Software Revenue for SaaS Delivery Within the Enterprise Application Software Markets & Demand Side Trends Source: Gartner, Deloitte, IDC
64. Analysis of Key Providers CRM ERP Source: Other Secondary sources
65. Evaluation and Selection of Partner Survey - Cutter Consortium When considering a hosting service provider to partner with for hosting your SaaS solution there are many important criteria you should evaluate. Some of the most important criteria you should consider are depicted in the chart. N=650 Buyer Behavior Segmentation/Polarization Business Centric Both Technology and Business models are very nascent in SaaS market, and innovation levels are high. While this is an opportunity for vendors to shape the market, it is a major issue for stake holders that are struggling to identify the market’s direction. In addition due to extensive use of open technologies and web services by vendors SaaS Platforms are more disaggregated and open compared with traditional software platforms. Best Opportunity Buyer for SaaS Web Agnostic Web Centric Buyers who are primarily interested in On-Premise Software Buyers who are primarily interested in SaaS Best Opportunity Buyer for SaaS Technology/ Feature Centric Source: McKinsey, Data Monitor, Gartner, IDC and Other Secondary sources
66. IT Consulting Landscape Market Value: The global it consulting market shrank by 0.6% in 2009 to reach a value of $498.2 billion. Market value forecast: In 2014, the global it consulting market is forecast to have a value of $561.5 billion, an increase of 12.7% since 2009. Market segmentation I: Integration & development services constitute the largest segment of the global it consulting market, accounting for 49.5% of the market's total value. Market segmentation II: Americas accounts for 51.9% of the global it consulting market value. Market share: IBM Global Services is the leading player in the global it consulting market, generating a 6.7% share of the market's value. Market Value: $ billion, 2005–14 Market Segmentation II : % share, by value, 2009 Source: Data Monitor, and Company filings
87. One to One Connect's MessageMaker Goes Social, Mobile with Version 3.8 Release
88. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Chooses SaaS Service Desk InfraDesk to Automate IT Service Management
89. OpenLogic Exchange Expands Open Source Compliance Capabilities Dell Acquires Boomi Dell buys Big Blue-based health cloud piccy firm inSiteOne. HP Purchases Stratavia Google Snaps up DocVerse Red Hat Snags Makara IBM Buys Cast Iron System CA Picks up 3Tera CA Purchases Nimsoft CA Nabs 4Base Technologies Salesforce.com Acquires Heroku Cisco System Buys Linesider Technologies J2 Global Acquires Protus IP Solutions For $213 Mln Citrix buys European SaaS firm Netviewer Rackspace Buys Cloudkick Teradata Acquires Aprimo VMware jumps further into SaaS with Zimbra Epicor to Acquire Spectrum HR Paychex to Acquire SurePayroll Lawson buys human-resources specialist Enwisen NIIT Technologies acquires IP assets for foray into Healthcare segment Source: Google news & other secondary resources