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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

Riverbed unveils Zero Disruption AI observability tools
Workplace

Riverbed unveils Zero Disruption AI observability tools

The new features aim to help IT teams spot and fix digital workplace glitches before employees are affected, as AI use grows.

Today

Zscaler launches AI-Guardian and expands Alstom partnerships
Managed Security Services Provider

Zscaler launches AI-Guardian and expands Alstom partnerships

Businesses using AI agents may gain tighter controls as Zscaler adds new governance tools and deepens a decade-old partnership with Alstom.

Today

AI invoice checks drive law firms' rejection rates up
Legal technology

AI invoice checks drive law firms' rejection rates up

Corporate legal teams are using AI to scrutinise bills more tightly, pushing law firms' invoice rejection rates from 11% to 18% in 2025.

Yesterday

Aveva expands cloud collaboration with Amazon Web Services
Productivity

Aveva expands cloud collaboration with Amazon Web Services

The move will put AVEVA's industrial data platform on AWS, giving customers more cloud choice and access to AI tools across operations.

Yesterday

Mark43 partners ForceMetrics to boost public safety data
Data Analytics

Mark43 partners ForceMetrics to boost public safety data

Agencies using separate dispatch and records systems could gain faster access to joined-up data as the two companies integrate their tools.

Yesterday

Anthropic acquires Stainless to boost Claude integrations
Digital Transformation

Anthropic acquires Stainless to boost Claude integrations

The deal gives Anthropic direct control over tooling used by many developers, as Stainless winds down its hosted products and SDK generator.

Yesterday

Global 2000 downtime costs rise to USD $600 billion
Disaster Recovery

Global 2000 downtime costs rise to USD $600 billion

Outages are now costing Global 2000 firms USD $600 billion a year, as a single incident can wipe 3.4% off share prices.

Yesterday

Skoyen buys Smovin to expand property software in Europe
Digital Transformation

Skoyen buys Smovin to expand property software in Europe

The deal gives Smovin long-term backing as it seeks to expand beyond Belgium and reduce manual rental administration across Europe.

2 days ago

Publicis to acquire LiveRamp for USD $2.167bn in cash
Collaboration

Publicis to acquire LiveRamp for USD $2.167bn in cash

The cash purchase will expand Publicis's data and AI ambitions, while giving LiveRamp shareholders a 29.8% premium and closing certainty.

2 days ago

Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise
Software Updates

Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise

Despite higher spending plans, half of SMBs reported a cyber incident in the past year, exposing a widening readiness gap.

2 days ago

CortexForge unveils client-owned systems inside Microsoft
Productivity

CortexForge unveils client-owned systems inside Microsoft

The consultancy says its approach keeps records and governance inside existing Microsoft tools, reducing reliance on outside vendors and scattered spreadsheets.

3 days ago

Keycard launches access platform for multi-agent apps
Privileged Access Management

Keycard launches access platform for multi-agent apps

It aims to curb over-privileged AI systems by giving each agent its own identity and limiting access to specific tasks and sessions.

Last week

Freshworks launches Freddy AI Agent Studio for service
Workplace

Freshworks launches Freddy AI Agent Studio for service

Longer after-hours waits for IT help could ease as the new studio lets firms build no-code agents for tasks across Teams, Slack and portals.

Last week

Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades
Productivity

Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades

The rollout spans thousands of trade firms, promising quicker fixes and new AI tools to cut paperwork, disputes and admin costs.

Last week

Akamai buys LayerX to curb employee AI use in browsers
Digital Transformation

Akamai buys LayerX to curb employee AI use in browsers

The purchase adds browser-based AI controls to Akamai's security portfolio as firms scramble to monitor staff use of generative tools.

Last week

Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users
IT Department

Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users

The update could ease migrations for IT teams seeking to cut VMware dependence without adding Linux administration overhead.

Last week

North Korea-linked hackers stole USD $2.02 billion
Threat intelligence

North Korea-linked hackers stole USD $2.02 billion

Losses from North Korea-linked digital asset theft jumped 51% in 2025, exposing banks and fintech firms to more identity-based intrusions.

Last week

Webidoo raises USD $25 million to fuel US expansion
Productivity

Webidoo raises USD $25 million to fuel US expansion

The funding will help the Italian software group buy US businesses and deepen its reach among small firms already using multiple tools.

Last week

Cloudways launches Site Manager for WordPress agencies
Productivity

Cloudways launches Site Manager for WordPress agencies

The new tool aims to cut manual upkeep for agencies juggling dozens of WordPress sites, with updates and checks now handled in one place.

Last week

JupiterOne launches tools for AI attack surface risk
Enterprise security

JupiterOne launches tools for AI attack surface risk

JupiterOne rolls out AI attack surface and vulnerability tools to help security teams map links, prioritise flaws and cut through alert overload.

Last week