Sharp practices take the shine off SaaS

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Experts are questioning the value of the software-as-a-service model to user organisations and its long-term viability for providers

Herbert: Prices tend to go up when contracts come up for renewal The software-as-a-service (SaaS) rental model has attracted a growing army of users over the past few years. It has allowed recess...

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