1 – SaaS (leased) or proprietary solution?
Where is the real peace of mind?

2017 – That was good…

“Opting for Saas software relieves the need for maintenance and various updates (…) External management allows (…) companies to benefit from a high level of security for all their personal data. (…)

A subscription takes care of all the technical aspects of the installations (…).
“It’s a way of saving money on the IT front”.

12 June 2017 – Journalducm.com The article

2022 – …but it’s not any more!

“If companies feel encouraged to migrate to SaaS (…) questions arise as to the balance of the model in the face of growing challenges on digital security, sobriety and sovereignty.”
“The SaaS model is likely to encourage consumption, and you can quickly find yourself wanting to outbid the competition by imagining a solution that is both too comprehensive and doesn’t really meet the initial need.”

02 February 2021 – Journaldunet.com The article

More mature businesses are tending to rationalise their application base in order to optimise costs and productivity.

2025 – What about customised solutions?

“SaaS platforms (…) can be limited in terms of customisation and more expensive over the long term (…). Customised solutions allow (…) complete customisation but require substantial investment and advanced technical skills.”

february 3, 2025 – Webmarketing-com.com The article

2025 – Time to streamline!

“Young, growing companies are investing up to 50% of their IT expenditure in SaaS applications(…). More mature businesses are tending to rationalise their applications to optimise costs and productivity. This approach can reduce the number of applications in use by 40% and improve control over IT spending.”

06 March 2025 – Itrnews.com The article