The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service
A curated UK 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.
UK Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Civica teams up with SheCanCode to back women in tech
Only 29% of UK tech staff are women or non-binary, as the software supplier backs mentoring and career support to narrow the gap.
Inploi wins G-Cloud 15 place for public sector hiring
Public bodies can now buy inploi's recruitment platform more easily, as G-Cloud 15 opens access for NHS trusts, councils and departments.
FE fundinfo boosts Nexus for advisers with AI tools
Advisers could save hours a week as FE fundinfo adds AI research, modelling and reporting tools to its Nexus platform.
Blockchain ties up with Adclear on UK compliance checks
Stricter UK crypto ad rules are pushing firms to automate checks before publication, reducing the risk of compliance breaches and delays.
Park Place gains fourth Nutanix verified solutions badge
The recognition bolsters Park Place's cloud credentials as enterprises seek tighter control over data location, governance and operational risk.
Luma launches Scenes for storyboard-first AI video
Users can now fix shots before spending on a full render, as the new workflow targets continuity errors in AI-made video.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Citrix adds managed observability & developer services
IBM launches Apptio AI tool to track ROI of spending
Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform
8x8 revenue hits record as AI adoption more than doubles
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
The psychology of better decision-making in the real-time enterprise
Translation over technology: The channel's most undervalued skill
New UK Critical Third Party regime: why this is only the beginning for financial institutions
Bolt-on AI is the new lipstick on a pig; the pig is still running your enterprise
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
What does 'winning with Webex' mean for partners?
Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?
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
British firms warned over digital disruption risks
Outages in cloud, payments and software could stop British firms trading within minutes, Everywhen said, even with premises still open.
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Winston Taylor adopts Ctrl AI for employment disputes
Law firms handling high-volume workplace claims are under pressure to cut manual work while keeping lawyers in control of every decision.
United Fintech names three new partners in leadership shift
The governance shift gives the fintech a clearer ownership structure as it seeks deeper ties with major banks and asset managers.
Trimble launches Arc Agent to automate logistics workflows
Logistics back offices could cut time spent on emails and spreadsheets as the tool targets the manual tasks 70% of firms flag as a pain point.
Epicor names Vaibhav Vohra as Chief Executive Officer
The planned handover keeps Epicor's strategy intact as it leans on cloud and AI software to serve manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
IBM launches Apptio AI tool to track ROI of spending
Boards seeking proof of generative AI returns now have a tool that links token spend to revenue, productivity, risk and cost.
UK merchants want point-of-sale tech beyond payments
Merchants are prioritising stock, data and software links over card acceptance as point-of-sale systems become part of daily operations.
Mosey launches app that narrates local history walks
The Cardiff startup's paid app could broaden guided walks beyond major tourist sites, with live audio that follows users anywhere on a data connection.
Photoroom launches Android Shopify listing app for sellers
Android users can now build Shopify listings on the go, as Photoroom expands its mobile workflow for merchants selling from phones.
Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI
Enterprises get a tamper-proof backup layer for AI use, as Keepit says verified data can reduce risk and support audits.
Scran launches cooking app for neurodivergent users
Designed to cut cognitive load in the kitchen, the app lets users turn scattered recipes into clearer, step-by-step instructions.
UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens
Most UK commercial landlords are still only piloting AI, as integration and skills gaps, not cost, slow wider rollout across portfolios.
Innoscripta launches UK R&D claims software with new hire
HMRC's tougher evidence checks are prompting firms to overhaul R&D tax claims, as Innoscripta enters the UK with Clusterix and a local sales head.
Alphatax expands transfer pricing software with two buys
The deals broaden Alphatax's tax platform as multinationals face tighter scrutiny and higher audit risk over cross-border transfer pricing.
FreeAgent partners Equali on eCommerce reconciliation
Online sellers using multiple marketplaces could cut manual work as FreeAgent links its accounts to Equali for automated reconciliation.
HiBob Chief Executive named in HR tech influencers list
The recognition reflects a wider shift in HR tech as employers look beyond automation to redesign work around AI and workforce strategy.
AutoRek buys Grath to expand AI reconciliation tools
The deal gives financial firms more deployment options as demand grows for AI-led reconciliation without sacrificing auditability or regulatory control.
UK businesses underuse finance software, bluQube finds
Most firms are not getting the return they expected from finance platforms, with 89.3% using less than three quarters of available functions.
Finance leaders need AI skills as governance tightens
Employers are competing for finance chiefs who can judge AI risks and explain data models, as only a small pool can lead implementations.
New UK Critical Third Party regime: why this is only the beginning for financial institutions
Financial institutions still face hidden fourth-party risks even after Microsoft, Google Cloud, AWS and Oracle were designated as critical providers.
Job Moves
United Fintech names three new partners in leadership shift
Epicor names Vaibhav Vohra as Chief Executive Officer
Sapiens names Paul Wheeler Chief Executive Officer
Hyperlayer names first Head of AI as banks push AI
Paylink appoints new Senior Leaders as business evolves platform
Crescendo appoints Andy Lee as Chief Executive Officer
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
Clue appoints Mark Watson as Chief Operating Officer
Rithum appoints Kim Miller as Chief Marketing Officer
