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SaaS
Abbreviation for Software as a Service
In short and in plain language
SaaS is software that you use over the internet.
The provider runs it on its own computers.
Customers usually pay a fee and do not need to set anything up.
Definition
SaaS refers to software that a provider runs on its own servers and makes available to customers over the internet. Customers usually pay an ongoing fee and do not install the software themselves.