Understanding OpenSaaS Solutions
The application programs that run as SaaS solutions in the cloud were developed using a specific programming language and were designed to run on a specific operating system using a specific database management system. An OpenSaaS solution is an SaaS application created using an open-source programming language and designed to run on an open-source operating system and database.
Many customers believe that if a solution is open source, it will be easier for them to move the data to a different application in the future if the current solution fails to meet their needs. Because customers do not own the SaaS software, they will not be able to move the application itself.
Customers who are concerned about moving ...
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