With reference to “Software as a Service (SaaS)”, consider the following statements :
- SaaS buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields.
- SaaS users can access their data through their mobile devices.
- Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail are forms of SaaS.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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– Statement 2: A key benefit of SaaS is accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection, including via mobile devices through dedicated apps or mobile-responsive web interfaces. This is a standard feature of most modern SaaS applications.
– Statement 3: Web-based email services like Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail) and Yahoo! Mail are classic examples of SaaS. The provider hosts the application (email server and interface), and users access it over the internet via a web browser or email client, paying nothing or a subscription fee for premium features.