SaaS (Software as a Service)
A licensing and delivery model where software is used as a service over the Internet ("Rent instead of Buy"). The provider takes care of operation, maintenance, and updates, while the customer accesses the application flexibly.
What does SaaS mean in the industry?
Traditionally, companies bought software licenses and installed them on their own servers in the basement ("On-Premise"). This often led to outdated versions and high maintenance costs. With SaaS, the model shifts from CapEx (capital expenditure for hardware/licenses) to OpEx (operating expenses/rent). The software runs in the provider's cloud and is immediately available.
The Advantages: Speed & Scalability
- Always up-to-date: No more expensive update projects. Security vulnerabilities are centrally closed.
- Scalability: You start with 5 users in the pilot plant and scale to 5,000 worldwide – without buying new hardware.
- Focus: Your IT department does not have to patch servers but can focus on value-adding processes.
The Hahn PRO Approach: SaaS without Constraints
Many industrial customers shy away from SaaS due to fears about their data sovereignty ("My data in someone else's hands"). We resolve this conflict through Flexible Deployment:
- Managed SaaS: We operate ADAM for you in certified German data centers (worry-free package).
- Private Cloud / On-Premise: For enterprise customers, we bring SaaS technology (Container/Kubernetes) to your own infrastructure. You use the modern software architecture but retain physical control over the data.
Conclusion: With ADAM, you get the convenience of SaaS without giving up control over your data.