Cloud, SaaS and SoSaas - Same old Software, as a Service

[matt40k]

TCO isn't just about direct costs like licensing, or hardware. It includes things like the time to update the system, not just you applying the update but how long it takes for that new feature to appear. A cloud based solution will be able to roll out new features a lot faster then traditional providers, just look Microsoft Office, how quickly new features are appearing. This is why I said it's hard to quantify the true TCO. It really needs to be done a detailed level, that's why I said I won't independently test memory savings in my own personal time as it doesn't provide it'll reduce the TCO. Really we need to boil the problem down to the core, what are the business requirements, how often to they change, how much is to do SaaS solution and how much would a SoSaaS solution. Not just in cost but in resources (ok, you can put a money value on this as well to a certain point), what is the true TCO, how can you prove good value and that it will benefit your core goals.

 

IT is progressively moving forward and I think we agree SaaS is the way forward? Correct?

 

Going slightly off topic, my only point is, in the UK MIS market, where changes is guaranteed which by all accounts agile\cloud ideals should be no1, no-one has yet stepped up - and that's my opinion. It's my challenge to the market. I want to see in @GREED #MISChallenge suppliers providing that Capita overcharges, that they can provide the same if not better system for less. Or if it's costs more, really see what spending that extra money will do to improve the education of children, like my son, because that is the core business requirement. At least that's my position and I hope, the rest of EduGeek. Ideally I'd like to see more choice, in the market. I'd like to see more transparency and honesty and I'd like the flexibility that it comes from that. I think we're heading in that direction what with the G-Cloud and if DfE steps up and forces something like SIF so the whole migration problem disappear - the MIS market would be in a lot healthier position. Anyway, sorry for going off topic.