Software as a Product Versus Software as a Sevice

Abstract: Cloud computing is a model for enabling present, suitable, on - demand network access to a shared configurable computing resources [1]. Cloud computing is a new name for an old technology that has been spreading rapidly for the past few years. Moving from software-as-aproduct (SaaP) to software-as-a-service (SaaS) can be considered a challenge for companies who don’t have experience with such a migration. There are many aspects to be considered and much research to be conducted before making such decisions. ! In this paper, we perform a case study on Atea Global Services, to investigate the difference between software as a service and software as a product. The conclusion of this research is based on interviews conducted on managers, developers, and consultants from different companies with different experience working with cloud. The research paper covers the nature of both technical and organizational aspects that are necessary to know prior to the migration.