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
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.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
BeyondTrust named leader in KuppingerCole PAM report
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Featured News
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
Expert Columns
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
How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security
Expert warns of 'AI wrappers' masquerading as SaaS products
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Software-as-a-Service News
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.
CortexForge unveils client-owned systems inside Microsoft
The consultancy says its approach keeps records and governance inside existing Microsoft tools, reducing reliance on outside vendors and scattered spreadsheets.
Okta expands AI agent controls with Amazon Bedrock
Customers can now govern AI agents across mixed systems as Okta adds Bedrock support and lets firms keep existing identity providers.
Keycard launches access platform for multi-agent apps
It aims to curb over-privileged AI systems by giving each agent its own identity and limiting access to specific tasks and sessions.
Freshworks launches Freddy AI Agent Studio for service
Longer after-hours waits for IT help could ease as the new studio lets firms build no-code agents for tasks across Teams, Slack and portals.
Akamai buys LayerX to curb employee AI use in browsers
The purchase adds browser-based AI controls to Akamai's security portfolio as firms scramble to monitor staff use of generative tools.
Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users
The update could ease migrations for IT teams seeking to cut VMware dependence without adding Linux administration overhead.
Cloudways launches Site Manager for WordPress agencies
The new tool aims to cut manual upkeep for agencies juggling dozens of WordPress sites, with updates and checks now handled in one place.
JupiterOne launches tools for AI attack surface risk
JupiterOne rolls out AI attack surface and vulnerability tools to help security teams map links, prioritise flaws and cut through alert overload.
ThreatDown launches identity threat detection & response
Stolen credentials and post-login attacks are pushing security teams to seek unified monitoring across endpoints and identities.