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
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
Calero named Leader in Gartner SaaS management report
Infobip jumps to 16th on Fortune Europe's innovation list
HP unifies collaboration tools in hybrid work push
UK businesses warned over rising generative AI costs
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
Tsuga raises USD $35 million to expand AI observability
Rising AI data volumes are forcing observability vendors to rethink pricing and storage as Tsuga wins fresh backing to keep telemetry in-house.
General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor
Access to new capital could help Westcon-Comstor expand its cybersecurity and cloud portfolio after seven straight years of growth.
Anthropic launches Claude Tag for Slack workplace workflows
Businesses can now assign tasks in Slack threads to a shared Claude instance, with administrator controls designed to limit access and spending.
Contentful launches Palmata for AI brand monitoring
Marketers are getting a new tool as AI answer engines increasingly shape which brands customers see, compare and shortlist first.
New Relic launches Autopilot & Ground Truth for AI
Businesses running AI agents may now route incident response and observability data through New Relic's new tools, aimed at cutting operational toil.
InMarket launches Maestrø beta for AI media optimisation
Brands can now adjust media spend mid-campaign as InMarket's beta platform feeds AI and human teams store-visit and purchase data in flight.
Cloudinary launches image to video tool for brands
Brands using large image libraries could cut video production costs as Cloudinary folds generation, moderation and editing into one workflow.
Passpack upgrades MSP partner programme for EU data
The update gives MSPs EU data residency and tighter credential controls as clients and insurers demand clearer audit trails and access visibility.
Foxit wins Pax8 global productivity award for MSPs
MSPs are prioritising simpler document tools as Foxit's award signals growing demand for AI-enabled workflows across small business customers.
bunq opens banking platform to European businesses
European firms can now embed regulated accounts and cards into their apps as bunq widens its banking-as-a-service push beyond Blockrise.
Zoom adds AI tools to Virtual Agent for customer service
Customer service teams can now build and monitor AI agents more easily, with Zoom adding testing, quality controls and outcome-based pricing.
OpenAI adds usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise
Enterprise users can now see credit spend by person, product and model, helping finance teams spot adoption trends and control costs more tightly.
Prosper AI raises USD $30 million in Series A round
Demand is rising for software that cuts healthcare admin work, as the New York-based company expands beyond scheduling into billing and verification.
LEGALFLY opens legal AI access to wider business teams
Non-lawyers in procurement, sales and operations can now use the platform, as the company seeks to cut routine work in legal departments.
Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group
The Brisbane agency's recognition boosts Australia's profile in Umbraco's global partner network as it expands across APAC.
Qualys study calls for unified attack surface management
Security teams want daily scanning and clearer risk rankings as cloud sprawl and third-party reliance widen attack surfaces, a survey found.
Kentico adds AI award in Site of the Year 2026 reset
Digital experience projects using agentic AI will now compete for recognition as Kentico reshapes its Site of the Year awards into six sectors.
Deel launches field services for African site workers
Employers in hazardous sectors will gain tighter pay and compliance control as the platform expands into on-site operations across more than 110 countries.
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.