Welcome to OpSource's latest online newsletter. In each issue, our expert advice and analysis will help you stay on top of the latest developments in this rapidly evolving industry, including relevant articles, headlines and events all related to SaaS. Thank you for your continued interest in OpSource.

Spotlights

SaaS Summit 2007: Making Business Web2.0 Work
Now that On-Demand has moved from the "think about it" to the "do it" phase, this year's event will focus on how companies can develop and deliver in the cloud. Don't miss out on this important event to learn and network with users and experts in the software as a service space.

OpenAjax Alliance Expands
Recognizing the importance of open standards in advancing Web 2.0 innovations, OpSource has become a member of the OpenAjax Alliance. See what impact the OpenAjax Alliance makes on the adoption of Ajax-based Web technologies.

Success-Based Pricing Model Wins Customers
Microsoft and OpSource create a win-win-win pricing model for all. Success-based pricing, based on "pay-as-you-grow" concept, attracts software companies small and big.

News

OpSource Honored as Rising Star in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Program 2nd Year in a Row
One hundred and thirty seven percent revenue growth attributed to turnkey SaaS delivery solution, comprehensive services and expertise, and unique unit-based pricing model.

Firepond Selects OpSource 'Optimal On-Demand' to Deliver its Multi-Tenant Firepond Solution
On-demand delivery adds security, reliability and scalability to Firepond's ability to optimize and automate quote-to-order business processes.

RewardStream Selects OpSource for Enhanced SaaS Delivery of Loyalty and Reward Marketing Technology
On-demand delivery maximizes availability of new features and minimizes impact on IT departments.

Leading Financial Software Solution Vendor XRT Selects OpSource's Optimal On-Demand for SaaS Delivery
On-demand service complements XRT's traditional on-premise offerings, expands customer access options and opens new business opportunities for XRT.

OpSource Optimal On-Demand Chosen by ClearMeeting as SaaS Delivery Platform for Webconferencing Aimed at Sales and Marketing Professionals
Web-based application leverages SaaS infrastructure for optimized scalable, easy- to-use delivery over salesforce.com's AppExchange.

The Hidden Dangers of Web Services
The security concerns of SOA are similar to those that arose with the Internet.

Research

“Apple-to-Apple” Total Cost Comparison of Software Deployment Options
Common TCO analyses underestimate the people resources and other costs necessary to run and manage traditional on-premise software applications.

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