Business Intelligence as a Service: Key Evaluation Criteria for ISVs to Consider

You can't pick up an IT magazine, read a technical or business blog, or attend a software conference without hearing about software as a service (SaaS) as a new model of software delivery. No wonder. As the economy continues to struggle, ISV companies everywhere are looking for alternative implementation models to reduce the costs of incorporating business intelligence (BI) functionality into their applications while ensuring the proper level of support for their customers.

SaaS fits this bill perfectly with its fast implementations, reduced subscription model pricing, and ease of maintenance.