Tuesday, 26 February 2008

Fujitsu & Partners Launch SaaS Solutions

Fujitsu Limited has unveiled a set of SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions set to deliver software platforms and applications to customers in the form of web-based subscription services...

Fujitsu Limited has unveiled a set of SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions set to deliver software platforms and applications to customers in the form of web-based subscription services.

Fujitsu will begin with a gradual roll-out of three SaaS solutions:

- ESaaS Platform Services, which will provide software platforms and other basic services serving as the foundation of a SaaS system environment.

- ESaaS Application Services, which will provide software applications to run on the SaaS platforms.

- ESaaS Business Outsourcing Services, which will provide a tailored set of SaaS Platforms Services and SaaS Applications Services to customers.

At the same time, Fujitsu is launching the SaaS Partner Program, under which it will support software vendors and internet service providers with know-how, technology, and marketing support for the provision of SaaS solutions to small-and medium-sized businesses.

According to Fujitsu, the new SaaS solutions and support program represents a major step forward in meeting the diverse needs of its customers and expanding its Services business.

To meet these customer needs, Fujitsu will offer a set of SaaS services, consisting of its FENICS II network services, IT hardware and software platforms, applications, and utility services, such as user verification and payment systems, as well as combinations of services in tailored outsourcing proposals.

At the same time, in order to enable medium-sized and small business customers to use the SaaS system environment, Fujitsu is offering to partners a new SaaS Partner Program, in which the goal of the program is to jointly develop SaaS business in collaboration with key partners and encourage the adoption of the SaaS model among a range of businesses, large and small.