The subtlety of trends
I recently reviewed my accounting software, and thought it time to upgrade both my process and software. As I started looking around, I became aware that the best solution for me existed in the “cloud”. I have heard of cloud computing, however my experience has been relatively limited. I explored the options around application service provider (ASP) some time ago, and found the value proposition unattractive. The ASP value proposition has been developed significantly, and the current wave of Software as a Service (SaaS) providers have established a great business model that is cost effective and a great value proposition. …