The one thing that is constant in the world of technology is change – and that particularly applies to SaaS web application development.
So what will 2019 bring for Software as a Service (SaaS) development? We looked into your crystal ball and see three things happening in 2019:
1. A Continued Movement to SaaS Subscription Pricing Plans.
In previous years in SaaS web application development, traditional web and mobile development companies relied on what is called a perpetual model license/maintenance model.
Under this model, customers buy a license to own the software in perpetuity. Then they pay a yearly maintenance fee to get the latest version along with technical support.
Now more and more web and mobile development company are turning to subscription plans instead of the perpetual model license with maintenance.
The thing to keep in mind with these new subscription plans is that they produce greater costs as providers must pay for running the SaaS platform – costs include storage and bandwidth. They must also handle ISO certification, conduct audits and validate cloud security.
As a result of escalating costs, business relationships will continue to change and evolve as well in SaaS web application development. As some partnerships dissolve, other new ones will be created and these may contain even more progressive engagement models, such as run rate revenue sharing and customer and partner relationship management.
2. SaaS Hyperspecialization Will Continue
In the world of SaaS web application development, it used to be that one big system did it all but that has given way to a new model where several smaller “best-in-breed” SaaS applications are required.
This new movement has led to a rapid increase in the number of SaaS applications – at last count, there were over 5,000 in the marketing technology landscape alone.
As a result of this new model and increase in SaaS applications, businesses will need to find SaaS development company that are true experts in the field and know what SaaS applications work best with each other and which ones to avoid – companies like Dedicated Developers.
If a business or entrepreneur can find a truly good SaaS development company, they will save time and money and get a solution that is much better than previously possible.
3. Demand for AI Will Continue to Grow
While this doesn’t have as much to do with SaaS web application development as the other two items we have mentioned it still applies here.
You see, in order to set the stage for greater use of AI, companies will need to build up their technology foundations. Without a foundation to draw from, AI cannot do what it is designed to do.
Businesses will need a foundation that seamlessly connects applications, including SaaS, data, and devices into one application network that the AI can draw upon.
So that’s what we see happening in the future in SaaS web application development and we are basing these predictions on what we see happening right now.
For example, did you know that companies are currently subscribing to more SaaS services than ever before?
It’s true, and a lot of that procurement is happening at departmental levels. This traces back to the hyperspecialization that we mentioned earlier. As more and more hyperspecialization occurs, specialized SaaS providers are able to target specific problems that departments need to solve quickly.
That’s why in a recent Harvey Nash /KPMG CIO Survey, 91% of the respondents said they expected to make moderate or significant SaaS investments in the coming months.
One great thing about SaaS software is that it allows companies, no matter what their size, to expand.
Actually, for small business, the opportunity is even larger because technology allows them to take their current business from a local perspective to a national or international opportunity.
For example, there have been multiple ventures that provided business services to a local/regional area because it was not possible to scale people and offices around the country. But now with the introduction of a scalable SaaS (software-as-a-service), these businesses can market on a national level and greater scale.
In fact, the exciting part of a completely new idea/service is the ability to validate and scale the model nationally. The scary part is the chance that the venture does not really solve a problem or is driven by emotion or interest instead of need.
That makes a new idea something of a high-risk proposition. Frequently labeled as a disruptive technology, new idea opportunities must be balanced with true needs or problems.
You know, there is an old adage about how you perceive things that are going on in the workplace that says – some people see problems others see opportunities.
As an entrepreneur you should always be looking for problems and understanding them - this then creates opportunities.
But don’t forget this fact – just because you found a problem does not mean a solution is needed - not every problem is even an opportunity.
The best way to proceed with SaaS is to find a reputable SaaS development company – like Dedicated Developers, a leading web and mobile development company.
Founded in 2007, Dedicated Developers has become a leading provider of Website Development, Mobile App Development, Software Development, Full-Stack Development, Cloud Computing Services, IoT Services, Enterprise Mobility Solutions and more to clients around the world.
The company has built a high performing team using strict selection criteria that have resulted in less than 5% of all applicants being chosen to work for the company. The team includes Graphic & Website Designers, Web Developers, PHP Coders, Android & iPhone Mobile Application Developers, and much more. The company’s founders have over 25 years of combined development and design experience and have earned master’s degrees in electrical and computer engineering.
If a company is preparing to expand its business onto the Internet or is in need of a SaaS solution, Dedicated Developers is uniquely qualified to help it reach more potential clients both local and worldwide. And, with its customizable service and pricing plans, this web and mobile development company make the best web development services affordable for almost any business.
