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SaaS (Software as a Service) is a software model that is delivered via the internet, allowing users to access applications through a web browser without the need for local installation. It is part of cloud computing and offers businesses and individuals the convenience of accessing necessary software while relieving them of the burdens of maintenance and updates. The fundamental mechanism of SaaS involves service providers hosting applications in the cloud, enabling users to access these applications over the internet. In this model, users do not need to worry about the infrastructure, security, or updates of the application, as all of these aspects are managed by the provider. This allows businesses to utilize IT resources efficiently and focus on their growth. One of the key advantages of SaaS is its simplicity. Traditional on-premises software required significant time and cost investments for installation, configuration, and updates. In contrast, SaaS manages all these processes in the cloud, allowing users to quickly start using the service. Additionally, SaaS often features flexible pricing models, typically in the form of subscriptions, enabling users to select only the functionalities they need. This helps businesses minimize initial investments and better predict their costs. Moreover, SaaS offers excellent scalability, making it easy to expand or reduce the service scale in response to business growth. For instance, even if the number of users increases, the service can be quickly scaled up without additional infrastructure investments, allowing businesses to adapt flexibly to changes. Furthermore, SaaS providers regularly offer security updates, ensuring that companies benefit from the latest security measures to protect their data. Concrete examples of SaaS include CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems, office suites, accounting software, and project management tools. For example, Salesforce is a prominent SaaS that provides businesses with powerful tools to efficiently manage customer data and support sales activities. Google Workspace is another example of SaaS, allowing companies to access office functions like email, document creation, spreadsheets, and video conferencing via the cloud. The SaaS market is rapidly expanding, especially following the pandemic, which has increased the demand for remote work solutions. As businesses continue their digital transformation, SaaS will remain an essential tool for success. It is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises and startups, as it enables them to access advanced IT services while keeping initial costs low. Overall, SaaS is a powerful model that enhances business flexibility and efficiency. Its convenience ensures that it will continue to be a vital technological foundation for many companies in the future.

The Concept and Process of Feature Closing

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The Concept and Process of Feature Closing

This article focuses on the discontinuation of a product or feature and outlines the process and key decision-making points to consider.

Product Manager Diversity: Key to Realizing Product Strategy

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Product Manager Diversity: Key to Realizing Product Strategy

This article reviews product strategy and explores the importance and benefits of product manager diversity in realizing that strategy, focusing on the growth phase and beyond.

Security in Cloud Services

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Security in Cloud Services

This article provides an overview of the security measures cloud service providers should implement and outlines various security certifications.

Freemium in SaaS: Three Key Strategies

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Freemium in SaaS: Three Key Strategies

In this article, we will review what freemium means in SaaS, compare it with the similar concept of free trial, and confirm what it means in terms of product strategy.

The Evolution of Pricing in SaaS

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The Evolution of Pricing in SaaS

This article reviews how businesses and products have evolved with the rise of XaaS and identifies the necessary changes in pricing to support this evolution.

Career Paths to Becoming a Product Manager

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Career Paths to Becoming a Product Manager

While knowledge about product management is growing, there's no well-organized guide on how to become a product manager. At the same time, the gateway to becoming a product manager with no experience is still quite limited. In light of this situation, this article challenges you to categorize the career path to product manager based on the backgrounds of the product managers I have worked with and the backgrounds of the product managers who became product managers.

The Evolving Role of Product Leaders in Business Growth

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The Evolving Role of Product Leaders in Business Growth

This article explores the evolving roles, skills, and mindset of product leaders, with a focus on the organization, company structure, and the business phase in which they operate.

Creating an Environment for Product Evolution: The Hard Factors

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Creating an Environment for Product Evolution: The Hard Factors

In the previous article, we covered the soft aspects, highlighting the importance of shared goals, user focus, and agility. In this article, we will introduce the hard aspects, including the tools that support the soft aspects.

Creating an Environment for Product Evolution: The Soft Factors

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Creating an Environment for Product Evolution: The Soft Factors

What kind of environment supports the products that form the basis of your business, and what kind of environment do the product development personnel who drive its operation seek?

Commitment to Excellence: Tackling New Business Ventures and Product Development with Takuto Seita of Mitsubishi Corporation

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Commitment to Excellence: Tackling New Business Ventures and Product Development with Takuto Seita of Mitsubishi Corporation

In the midstream segment of the materials supply chain, including the steel industry, numerous distribution trading companies and wholesalers act as intermediaries between buyers and suppliers, facilitating transactions flexibly. Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has introduced PaSS-Portal, a digital platform for quotations and order placement, designed to manage the complex transaction variations typical of these distribution businesses, including irregular operations like changes and modifications to transaction terms.

Beyond Short-Term Revenue: How SaaS Drives Lifetime Value and Transformation in Large Enterprises | Hiro Maeda, ALL STAR SAAS FUND

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Beyond Short-Term Revenue: How SaaS Drives Lifetime Value and Transformation in Large Enterprises | Hiro Maeda, ALL STAR SAAS FUND

This series explores what is necessary for the transformation of major companies, including digital transformation (DX), from the perspective of a venture capital (VC) partner. In this third installment, we interview Hiro Maeda, Managing Partner of ALL STAR SAAS FUND, a VC firm specializing in SaaS. According to Maeda, SaaS acts as a catalyst for change. We delve into the role SaaS plays in the transformation of large enterprises and discuss key considerations when collaborating with startups, examining Maeda's theories on corporate transformation.

The Core Principles of XaaS: Insights from Adobe's Cloud Strategy

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The Core Principles of XaaS: Insights from Adobe's Cloud Strategy

As discussed in our previous article on the types and benefits of XaaS, this model benefits both providers and users, making the trend appear irreversible.