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.
Irish Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.
Irish firms warned on custom AI agents replacing software
Custom-built agents could leave Irish boards carrying the full cost of AI errors, with fines and compliance failures possible under EU rules.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
HP unifies collaboration tools in hybrid work push
UK businesses warned over rising generative AI costs
Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security
Featured News
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Software-as-a-Service News
Maestra passes 100 clients with embedded marketer model
Brands under pressure to simplify marketing operations are turning to Maestra's embedded marketer model, as annual recurring revenue nears USD $5 million.
Framer launches AI agents for website creation & editing
Website teams can now make, review and publish AI-driven changes in one place as Framer adds agents, branching and external tool links.
Fullstory launches AI tools to analyse user activity
The launch aims to let firms spot user and employee problems faster, cutting manual analysis and speeding fixes for faults and bottlenecks.
Glean adopts Nile network service to speed AI growth
Network speeds jumped and support tickets nearly vanished after the rollout, easing pressure on a lean IT team as AI use expands.
Pebl expands Alfie to handle HR tasks inside platform
HR teams can now automate approvals and reporting in Pebl's platform, cutting tickets as the company expands Alfie beyond employee Q&A.
Owl Labs launches subscription service for hybrid devices
IT teams can now centrally manage hybrid meeting fleets as Owl Labs adds paid analytics, support and API tools to its devices.
Geotab launches AI connector for fleet data access
Fleet operators can now query live vehicle data in ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot without leaving approved security and governance controls.
Chargebacks911 warns fintech boom is fuelling dispute chaos
Merchants face harder-to-trace disputes as AI and agentic commerce complicate payment trails, Chargebacks911 said after new fintech data.
Zendesk contact centre voice passes 100 sales leads
High call volumes and stalled omnichannel upgrades are driving firms to Zendesk's AI voice tools, which secured 100 sales opportunities in a year.
Skillsoft launches AI dashboards for manager insight
Managers can now spot skills gaps and compliance risks in real time, as Skillsoft's new dashboards aim to guide staffing decisions.
Dun & Bradstreet puts business graph into Amazon Quick
Sales, finance and compliance teams can now query verified company records in Amazon Quick, helping them assess risk and target prospects faster.
Vercel unveils agent tools as deployments turn AI-led
More than half of Vercel deployments are now triggered by coding agents, as monthly AI token traffic has jumped tenfold.
Wialon launches ChatGPT app for fleet managers platform
Fleet operators can now query vehicle and fuel data in ChatGPT, as Wialon's new app aims to cut time spent on reports and menus.
Lumera completes major Nordea Liv Norway migration
The insurer has moved more than 58 million transactions, 70,000 contracts and 163,000 investment accounts to a new cloud platform.
Gathid launches authority assurance for complex identities
It aims to help large organisations spot hidden control risks as roles, credentials and delegated access combine across fragmented systems.
Grafana wins AI customers as observability shifts cloud
Rising AI workloads are pushing more firms towards managed monitoring as operational complexity and telemetry costs make self-hosted tools harder to justify.
OpenAI expands ChatGPT scheduled tasks with new hub
ChatGPT users can now manage reminders and recurring checks from a single sidebar page, as OpenAI folds Pulse into scheduled tasks.
Sentinel Global opens AI research platform to investors
Institutional investors will now get faster, tailored analysis on technology disruption and AI adoption as Sentinel Global widens access to Sentinel Labs.
Anthropic expands Claude Design with new connectors
Users can now tie design work to coding and workplace tools, as Anthropic widens Claude Design's reach across teams and projects.
Thomson Reuters launches AI tax tool for EU VAT reform
Businesses face a patchwork of EU digital VAT rules, with Thomson Reuters saying most tax teams are not yet ready for the overhaul.