The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service
A curated Irish edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
What to know about Software-as-a-Service
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has become a transformative model in the delivery of software, enabling businesses to access applications over the internet on a subscription basis. This approach offers agility, scalability, and cost efficiency, eliminating the traditional need for on-premises installations and enabling seamless updates and integrations.
The vast array of recent developments in the SaaS sector showcases its role in driving digital transformation across industries. Topics such as cloud migration, security challenges, partner ecosystems, and AI-powered innovations feature prominently. Readers can explore how organizations navigate complex software portfolios, leverage analytics, and address cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving cloud environment.
Whether you're interested in the market growth drivers, emerging technologies like AI and edge computing, or strategies for optimizing SaaS adoption and management, the stories under this tag provide valuable insights. They highlight evolving vendor models, reseller roles, and the increasing importance of multi-cloud strategies, offering a comprehensive view of how SaaS solutions continue to reshape business operations worldwide.
Irish Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
HRLocker launches free HR community for Irish SMEs
The free forum aims to ease burnout and compliance risks for small Irish employers, with 99.5 per cent of surveyed SMEs reporting exhaustion.
Envisage names Steve Boyes Managing Director for Ireland
Expansion across Ireland is being targeted as Steve Boyes takes charge of Envisage's leadership, sales growth and customer service.
KPMG names eight Irish tech finalists for 2026 prize
Healthcare and AI start-ups dominate the shortlist, as investors prepare to hear pitches from firms tackling accessibility, childcare and drug delivery.
Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.
Irish firms warned on custom AI agents replacing software
Custom-built agents could leave Irish boards carrying the full cost of AI errors, with fines and compliance failures possible under EU rules.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
Skillsoft launches AI Coach to widen workplace access
Sentra launches Shadow AI DLP to block sensitive data
Corsearch names Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer
Dynatrace adds AI agents for governed IT operations
DevRev launches Voice AI for customer support calls
Featured News
Theorem study: friction between pre-sales and executed media ads
Theorem's new survey finds friction remains the biggest barrier in enterprise pre-sales, despite widespread automation adoption.
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
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OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.
Exclusive: Dreamdata CEO on why B2B buying funnel isn't linear
Buyers are spending most of the journey before sales speak, forcing marketers to rethink funnels and how they prove return on investment.
Expert Columns
Amperity's CMO reveals how continuous decisioning fuels loyalty innovation
Building beneath the app layer: What Upvest shows about the next phase of European fintech
AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech
What a stressed market taught me about marketing
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Theorem study: friction between pre-sales and executed media ads
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Exclusive: Dreamdata CEO on why B2B buying funnel isn't linear
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Recent Software-as-a-Service News
European users mostly use AI for basic spreadsheet tasks
Advanced automation remains a minority use case in Europe, where two-thirds of Ajelix users rely on AI mainly for formula generation.
SoftTech marks 30 years in digital building systems
Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.
Istari launches AI security managed operations with Cranium
Enterprises can now outsource day-to-day AI governance and monitoring, as the service aims to close a growing gap in live system oversight.
Google adds security controls for AI agents in Chrome
Browser-based AI agents will face tighter enterprise oversight as Google moves to curb data leaks and unauthorised actions in Chrome.
Emburse & Direct Travel link booking with expenses
Corporate travellers could face fewer manual steps as booking data and expenses flow between the two platforms in real time.
name.com signs AI platform deals to embed domain access
Users of AI build tools will be able to register domains without leaving the platform as Name.com expands its integration push.
Thales launches Imperva for AWS on AWS Marketplace
Rising API and bot attacks are pushing AWS customers towards managed application-layer defences with no added deployment work.
Deel acquires Clarity to expand AI-driven identity checks
Customers may get tighter checks and fewer fraud risks as Deel folds Clarity's identity-verification tools into its hiring platform.
Minor Hotels rolls out Oracle cloud across 106 sites
Older on-site systems are being phased out as the Bangkok hotel group unifies reservations, data and guest services across 106 properties.
Horizon3 raises USD $250 million at over USD $2 billion
The new capital will fund Horizon3's expansion into Asia-Pacific and Europe as demand for its attack-testing software grows among large enterprises.
OwlTing says OwlPay Harbor July payments jump 108%
Usage on OwlPay Harbor accelerated in July, with cross-border payment volume topping 107.6% monthly growth as more enterprise clients joined.
Payabli launches Amigo AI suite for embedded payments
Software platforms using embedded payments can now query live transaction data in plain English as Payabli adds AI tools to reduce manual ops.
Thomson Reuters unveils in-house AI model for lawyers
The in-house system is now the default in CoCounsel Legal, as Thomson Reuters seeks tighter control over accuracy and cost in high-stakes work.
CrowdStrike says AI is now central to cyberattacks
Defenders now face a 48-hour window after proof-of-concept code appears, as attackers use AI to speed exploits and hit software chains.
AWS revenue growth hits fastest pace in 18 quarters
Demand for AI and core cloud services is boosting Amazon's key profit engine, with AWS growth accelerating to a 36.7% annual pace.
PRLab scores 100 media placements for Gr4vy campaign
The 12-month campaign generated more than 100 earned placements and about 402 million impressions, helping Gr4vy stay visible between announcements.
Chargebee & Twikey link billing with bank payments
Finance teams could cut manual reconciliation as the new link feeds bank payment status back into Chargebee in real time for SEPA collections.
Cinchy joins AI Partnerships to boost AI governance
Enterprise buyers are demanding tighter controls as AI tools move into live systems, with governance now central to deployment decisions.
Reco named OpenAI Select Partner amid AI security concerns
Enterprise security teams face fresh oversight burdens as Reco joins OpenAI's partner network to monitor agent access and permissions.
Endra opens London, US offices after USD $50 million raise
The new capital will fund Endra's push into AI software for building engineers as labour shortages and tight deadlines strain projects.