The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service
A curated Indian edition of TechDay 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.
Indian Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Hyderabad police deploy India's first AI FIR recorder
The multilingual tool could cut complaint-taking from hours to seconds, easing access for migrants, tourists and others in Hyderabad.
Daxko buys FitnessForce to boost global fitness software
The deal gives Daxko a bigger foothold in fast-growing franchise markets as fitness chains seek software that can handle local rules and cross-border billing.
Salesforce & Hero FinCorp cut loan processing time
Turnaround times for two-wheeler loans have fallen 72%, easing delays for dealers and first-time buyers across Hero FinCorp's network.
HCLTech leads Sarvam's USD $150 million Series B close
The round values the sovereign AI start-up at USD $1.5 billion as it seeks funding for research and compute to expand across key sectors.
TransBnk rebrands as TBX to widen corporate banking
Existing customers will see no disruption as the renamed TBX expands beyond transaction banking into treasury, payments and enterprise finance tools.
Pine Labs acquires Shopflo to boost online checkout
The deal expands Pine Labs' online offer as checkout friction continues to hurt merchant conversion rates across India's eCommerce market.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
Netcore Unbxd named Gartner Leader for search discovery
Genesys names new partner chiefs to expand AI push
Gartner warns agentic AI threatens $234bn SaaS spend
NiCE named launch partner for AWS European Sovereign Cloud
Constructor named Gartner leader in search & discovery
Featured News
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
AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
Extending WFM Technology to the Retail Sales Floor
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech
What a stressed market taught me about marketing
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
Agentic AI to redefine channel partners' business models
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
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
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
'The AI hype has value': SAP's Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
Recent Software-as-a-Service News
Zopper appoints Rahul Singh as Chief Financial Officer
The insurtech group's expansion is set to be backed by a finance veteran, as Rahul Singh takes charge of planning, investor relations and governance.
CloudKeeper wins AWS AI competency as demand grows
Enterprises facing rising AI costs may see greater demand for partners that can prove delivery experience on AWS as projects move into production.
Insurance Samadhan tackles India's claims grievance crunch
Insurance Samadhan has resolved over 20,000 disputes as India's overloaded ombudsmen and rising mis-selling deepen a claims trust deficit.
Simpler Today AI secures INR ₹20 lakh for legal AI
Simpler Today AI secures INR ₹20 lakh to expand its legal AI platform, aiming to ease India's justice backlog and widen access to legal help.
AI-powered telecoms comparison marketplace launched in India
Telecoms Supermarket India unveils AI-driven marketplace to simplify how businesses and households compare and buy telecoms services.
Ramco unveils Chia, an AI agent for service workflows
Ramco launches Chia, a no-code conversational AI agent to orchestrate complex, multi-step service workflows across enterprise systems.
Futurense launches academy to train AI deployment talent
Futurense launches FDE Academy in Bengaluru to train engineers for high-demand Forward Deployed Engineering and AI deployment roles.
Unicommerce launches Shipway Cargo for B2B logistics
Unicommerce's Shipway launches Shipway Cargo, a SaaS platform for quick commerce and B2B logistics, targeting heavy and bulky shipments.
WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security
Crypto exchange WazirX is integrating Fireblocks technology to tighten custody, access and transaction controls for its 16m users.
Physis Capital raises over INR ₹200 crore to back tech startups
Physis Capital has raised over INR ₹200 crore to invest in tech startups, targeting 15-20 firms and finalising its fund close in six to nine months.
Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%
Azul's new Java security tool cuts false positives by 99%, boosting detection accuracy and helping DevOps teams focus on real risks in production code.
AI & sustainability driving India's technology transformation
India is harnessing AI and sustainability to transform technology, driving economic growth and enhancing cybersecurity on National Technology Day 2025.
Unlocking India's digital commerce potential: UPI's transformative role
India's digital commerce is set to soar, with UPI dominating payments as eCommerce transactions surge. By 2027, UPI is projected to exceed USD 150 billion.
HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.
Bigbasket launches BB Matrix global SaaS supply chain platform
Bigbasket launches BB Matrix, a SaaS-based supply chain platform aimed at providing end-to-end visibility and real-time updates, amidst a surge in global SCM software demand.
Dynatrace showcases hypermodal AI product at Gartner IT Symposium
Dynatrace demonstrated its groundbreaking hypermodal AI product, Davis, at the Gartner IT Symposium in Kochi, India.
Quiq launches Verified Intelligence for enterprise AI
Enterprise buyers are demanding proof that AI agents can be audited, tested and constrained before they go live in customer service.
Eltropy opens AI agent marketplace for fintech partners
Community banks and credit unions could get faster access to specialist AI tools as Eltropy opens its platform to vetted fintech builders.
Infios launches Archer to automate supply chain action
The new software is aimed at cutting manual follow-up in order, warehouse and transport operations as supply chain teams seek faster decisions.
Helix data extortion group linked to BlackFile, ShinyHunters
Businesses face a fresh wave of identity theft-driven extortion as Helix is linked to BlackFile and ShinyHunters through shared infrastructure.