{"id":9676,"date":"2021-02-11T18:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/?p=9676"},"modified":"2023-01-03T13:22:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T12:22:03","slug":"saas-paas-iaas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/saas-paas-iaas\/","title":{"rendered":"SaaS, PaaS, IaaS: what does it mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-1bbc4ef6     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Inhoudsopgave<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-as-a-service-model\">The &quot;as a Service&quot; model<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas\">What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#managed-iaas-with-combell\">Managed IaaS with Combell<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-benefits-of-iaas\">The benefits of IaaS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-drawbacks-of-iaas\">The drawbacks of IaaS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#who-uses-iaas\">Who uses IaaS?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-platform-as-a-service-paas\">What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-benefits-of-paas\">The benefits of PaaS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-drawbacks-of-paas\">The drawbacks of PaaS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#who-uses-paas\">Who uses PaaS?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-software-as-a-service-saas\">What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#examples-of-saas\">Examples of SaaS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-benefits-of-saas\">The benefits of SaaS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-drawbacks-of-saas\">The drawbacks of SaaS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#who-uses-saas\">Who uses SaaS?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#combell-as-a-cloud-partner\">Combell as a cloud partner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>When looking for information on the cloud, you will often come across terms like IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. For IT professionals who use them on a daily basis, these abbreviations are quite common, but newbies will probably not be able to make much sense of them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Luckily, you have come to the right place, as we are going to explain the difference between these three concepts. Just a hint: these are three services that are connected with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/cloud-computing-what-could-it-do-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cloud computing<\/strong><\/a><strong>. That is working in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/save-money-and-time-by-working-in-the-cloud\/\">the cloud<\/a>, with as little as possible on your own computer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/on.combell.com\/en\/ebooks\/extended-report-on-the-cloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Download our free e-book about the cloud <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \"as a Service\" model<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to notice is that each of these words ends in \"aaS\", which stands for \"as a Service\". So they are all 'services', more specifically <strong>cloud services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This means that you do not have to buy anything yourself. Instead, you simply 'rent' the services. This concept is as old as the hills, of course: if you have a cleaner, he or she is obviously not your property, but provides a 'cleaning service as a service'. But then we are obviously not talking about cloud services \ud83d\ude09.<\/p>\n<p>The big difference between Iaas, Paas and Saas lies in the scope of the cloud solution. How much do you have to provide yourself, and how much input does your 'as a Service' partner have?<\/p>\n<p>Your cloud consists of various components: <strong>infrastructure<\/strong> (servers, cables, network, etc.), <strong>operating system and security software<\/strong> (Windows, Linux, antivirus solutions, etc.) and, finally, <strong>ready-to-use software packages that you can use<\/strong> as an end customer.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/saas-paas-iaas-1024x440.jpg\" alt=\"saas-paas-iaas\" class=\"wp-image-9744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/saas-paas-iaas-1024x440.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/saas-paas-iaas-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/saas-paas-iaas-768x330.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/saas-paas-iaas.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>This results in the three segments Iaas, Paas and Saas: infrastructure, platform and software. SaaS is the most common cloud service, encompassing the other two cloud services. Let us first consider the lowest layer: Infrastructure as a Service.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?<\/h2>\n<p>IaaS stands for Infrastructure as a Service. At the very basis of your cloud services is the infrastructure. And you can buy this as a service: this is the IaaS model.<\/p>\n<p>This solution ensures that you get (from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/how-can-you-choose-a-good-cloud-provider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a good service provider<\/a>) reliable equipment that is always available. You then configure your operating system and other software yourself.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, you outsource the physical part of your cloud: you rent 'empty server space' from an external provider.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/iaas.jpg\" alt=\"saas-paas-iaas\" class=\"wp-image-9746\" width=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/iaas.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/iaas-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/iaas-1024x939.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/iaas-768x704.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Companies that move to the cloud often choose IaaS. This means that they outsource their entire ICT system, including storage and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/dedicated-connectivity-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">connectivity<\/a>, to an external service provider (such as Combell). This is safer and easier than keeping your own servers 'on premise'.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of purchasing servers, storage, firewalls and network equipment, a company rents everything as a service, and the entire setup is in an external data centre.<\/p>\n<p>But make no mistake: even though your infrastructure is no longer located in your own office, IaaS still allows you to decide what happens with it. For example, you are entirely free to choose the operating system and the software that will be installed on your servers.<\/p>\n<p>IaaS is also often called an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/managed-vs-unmanaged-cloud-what-is-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">'unmanaged' cloud<\/a>: your service provider guarantees the infrastructure, but does not provide software management. Fortunately, Combell offers a solution for this \ud83d\ude09.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managed IaaS with Combell<\/h3>\n<p>With IaaS, Combell also provides <strong>managed services<\/strong>. Because although many companies see the advantage of Infrastructure as a Service, they still struggle with the fact that this rented infrastructure must be managed by their own system administrators or an IT service provider.<\/p>\n<p>What Combell does is remove that last obstacle: with our managed cloud, we manage your rented infrastructure and take care of the <strong>security, privacy, monitoring and backups of your system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Combell provides rock-solid guarantees for maximum uptime, but also ensures business continuity and disaster recovery. And as an added bonus, we give you expert advice on every project you want to start.<\/p>\n<p>We also get you started with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-devops-and-why-is-it-so-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DevOps<\/a>, so that your developers can build new applications or websites that are even more in tune with your infrastructure. So you no longer have to worry about uptime, as we take care of everything for you.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, with your managed cloud solution, Combell offers excellent SLAs, which ensure fast response times or the monitoring of your hardware and software.<\/p>\n<p>With Combell, you can purchase both unmanaged and managed IaaS, depending on what best suits your needs!<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-iconic-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/cloud-server\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Discover Combell's cloud solutions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The benefits of IaaS<\/h3>\n<p>When you go for IaaS, you mainly go for peace of mind, but the benefits go beyond that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-c1d55645 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-50689da7 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Clear costs: <\/strong><\/strong>You will not be faced with unexpected investments: maintenance costs and investments are the responsibility of your service partner!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-1cfe6c55 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong>Guarantees <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>from your provider. Your service provider ensures that your infrastructure continues to run smoothly. If you go for <em>managed<\/em> IaaS, you even obtain guarantees that the performance of your server will be monitored, and these provisions will be laid down in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/sla-guarantees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service Level Agreements<\/a>. In addition, the service provider guarantees that it will take action (quickly) in the event of problems. And if it fails to do so, it will have to pay substantial compensation.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-3a9ae2ed uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Control: <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>You can install your own software on it and experiment, without your service provider having to step in every time.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-52d296b0 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>No more worries: <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>The daily management of your infrastructure is in the hands of your provider. With <em>managed<\/em> Iaas, you can also stop worrying about system and security updates.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-211c9f78 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Scalability: <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>When your business grows, you can request more capacity from your provider in no time.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The drawbacks of IaaS<\/h3>\n<p>The disadvantages of IaaS apply mainly to <em>unmanaged<\/em> IaaS.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-711bad90 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-b8ba8b23 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Relatively <strong>expensive<\/strong>. You rent your entire infrastructure, and that includes all the costs related to usage. Think of it as a comparison between taking a taxi sporadically and renting a car for a whole month: the rent will obviously be more expensive \u2013 unless you take the taxi very often!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-263c55be uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Privacy is sometimes a sore point. <\/strong><\/strong>With non-local IaaS providers (especially those from outside Europe), you should also ask yourself questions about privacy compliance. Local providers such as Combell are in any case <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/iso-27701-certified-for-being-gdpr-compliant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GDPR compliant<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-b61fcb36 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong>Responsibility: <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>You have to take care of your own security and backups, as well as maintain the software that runs on your infrastructure. When you opt for managed services, your provider takes care of your security, software and backups, making your responsibilities much more limited.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who uses IaaS?<\/h3>\n<p>You can think of IaaS as your own server, but in a different location. It is ideal for companies that want to move their entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/on-premise-vs-cloud-servers-the-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\">on-premise servers to the cloud<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-iconic-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/managed-cloud\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Not sure if IaaS is the right solution for you? We will be happy to help!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-6a4adbb1 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">You can also read<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/function-as-a-service-faas-the-vanishing-trick-for-your-infrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FaaS: the vanishing trick for your infrastructure<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?<\/h2>\n<p>PaaS stands for Platform as a Service. With this, in addition to the physical part of your cloud, you also outsource the management of your operating systems.<\/p>\n<p>This means you can develop software in the cloud and then offer it to others as SaaS. PaaS is thus aimed almost exclusively at programmers: you get a comprehensive development platform on which you can develop your own applications and make them available to the public.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/paas-1024x939.jpg\" alt=\"saas-paas-iaas\" class=\"wp-image-9747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/paas-1024x939.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/paas-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/paas-768x704.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/paas.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The benefits of PaaS<\/h3>\n<p>The benefits of Platform as a Service are pretty much the same as those of IaaS, but with even more peace of mind.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-913c4508 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-195d2a45 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong>Worry-free. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Thanks to PaaS, developers do not have to worry about their system or its security.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-9b301c75 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Reduced start-up costs and faster launch. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>When you want to develop an application, you do not have to purchase the entire infrastructure.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-8deefb3d uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Efficiency. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>As a developer, you can focus on developing your own software or application, without having to deal with your infrastructure problems.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2ea09878 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Flexibility and scalability. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>The computing power of your system is dependent on what you actually want to do with it, and not the other way around. Your possibilities are therefore not limited by your infrastructure!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The drawbacks of PaaS<\/h3>\n<p>There is one major disadvantage to PaaS \u2013 although this is often not as great as the disadvantages of developing an application on your own systems.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-4efb1e6c uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-f9932bd0 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>'Vendor lock-in'<\/strong>. When you develop an application with a certain PaaS provider, you are often tied to it. This is because each platform has its own standards, which means that applications cannot simply be transferred from one platform to another.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who uses PaaS?<\/h3>\n<p>PaaS is ideal for people who develop websites or applications and who do not want to lose any sleep over the security and management of their rented infrastructure. It allows these developers to easily develop SaaS solutions on the rented platform.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-iconic-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/managed-cloud\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Not sure if PaaS is the right solution for you? We will be happy to help!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?<\/h2>\n<p>The most common form of <em>cloud computing<\/em> is <strong>SaaS<\/strong>: Software as a Service. When you choose SaaS, you no longer purchase and install software locally on your computer. Instead, you replace that software with software that is offered as an online service.<\/p>\n<p>As an end user, Saas allows you to enjoy a very comfortable working environment: you can start using the software right away without any technical knowledge! The provider bears all responsibility for ensuring that the product works properly. SaaS also includes IaaS and PaaS, but more on that later.<\/p>\n<p>An example of Software as a Service is Microsoft Office: in the past, you had to buy a new CD-ROM version of the Office suite every few years if you wanted to be able to benefit from the latest features. Now, Microsoft mainly offers the SaaS version of Office (in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/work-online-office365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365<\/a> package).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/Microsoft-365-apps.png\" alt=\"Microsoft 365 apps\" class=\"wp-image-9694\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/Microsoft-365-apps.png 637w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/Microsoft-365-apps-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The main advantage of SaaS is that customers no longer have to buy a software licence. Instead, they pay a monthly or annual subscription for the service provided, often based on the number of users. And this also includes all updates.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of SaaS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-ed64b6d1 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-a5bcbcb5 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/nl\/online-werken-office365\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/work-online-office365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365 (Office 365)<\/a>, with Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-f54ee8dd uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">A CRM system such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamleader.eu\/focus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teamleader<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-8fb1da25 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/be_nl\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/be_nl\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/be_en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photoshop<\/a> and related software (in the Creative Cloud)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c0a0c544 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/features\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Slack<\/a>,  to share information at work <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-e855d965 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gmail.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GMail<\/a>, online mailing software<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-fab3f537 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/nl\/sitebuilder\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/sitebuilder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SiteBuilder<\/a><\/a>, to create your own website.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Combell itself also supports SaaS solutions. That is why we are proud of customers who have developed their own Software as a Service solutions. These include: <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-8b59cbd0 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-38d5c47e uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/ai-tool-scriptbook-predicts-the-success-films-confidentiality-thanks-to-combell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ScriptBook<\/a>: SaaS that predicts whether a Hollywood script has a chance of becoming a blockbuster.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d8aa7b69 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/nl\/blog\/yesplan-erp-cultuursector-customer-case\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/yesplan-erp-culture-customer-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yesplan<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>enables cultural institutions to manage their activities, staff and equipment through one convenient SaaS tool.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-76ae7d2b uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/nl\/blog\/digitale-mobiliteitstoepassingen-intouch\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/intouch-digital-mobility-applications-require-high-performance-it-infrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InTouch<\/a>:<\/a> Mobility software that helps municipalities, for example, to issue digital resident cards.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The benefits of SaaS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-ee6bb155 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-0dccdd45 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>You can always use the latest version. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Updates for the software are often installed automatically, meaning that you do not have to constantly update it yourself or buy a new version.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-ead9747c uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 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Likewise, when you decide to downsize your business a little, accounts can be cancelled just as easily.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The drawbacks of SaaS<\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately<em>, every advantage has its disadvantage:<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-4fb346d8 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6dd2d2e5 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong>The cost price in the long run. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>If you consider the total period of use, you will notice that the costs can be prohibitive. Just think of the self-employed graphic designer who uses an Adobe package costing EUR 70 per month for 40 years. That amounts to around \u20ac33,000 over his\/her entire career. Ouch!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-9d6584ca uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Availability. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>When your data is in the cloud, you are completely dependent on your own connection to that cloud. In other words: no Internet means no SaaS. Although companies can avoid this situation by having '<a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/dedicated-connectivity-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dedicated connectivity<\/a>' and their own company network.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-43b11bfd uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Security. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>You do not always know where your data are stored, which means you are somewhat dependent on what your SaaS provider does.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who uses SaaS?<\/h3>\n<p>SaaS is so widespread that almost everyone uses SaaS. Just think of your Outlook or Gmail account, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/work-online-office365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows 365<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combell as a cloud partner<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you are looking for an IaaS solution to move to the cloud or, if you are a developer with PaaS, you want a platform to develop your application or SaaS, Combell will be happy to help you.<\/p>\n<p>We always focus on three pillars: security, performance and accessibility. 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