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4/1/2009
Paul Jacobelli
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eLearning and Software as a Service (SaaS)


Why elearning and Software as a Service (SaaS) makes sense!

I want to draw attention to why I think small education providers can really benefit from SaaS:

  1. You don't need to buy or lease expensive hardware or software which is a real money saver.
  2. You simply sign up and your eLearning system is ready to go in a very short time - usually within a week to 30 days.
  3. The LMS provider can focus their efforts and spend a lot more money than you on such things as security, scalability, back-up systems, technical support and maintenance, etc.
  4. Good eLearning SaaS companies charge a fee per user rather than sell you a license based on what you might use in a year. This helps you with your Return on Investment (ROI).  
  5. Your LMS provider makes all the upgrades as part of the service.  This ensures your program remains competitive and you won't have to buy a newer system.
  6. You don't need to add FTE to your IT department. The LMS is staffed by the vendor which also provides 24/7 Help Desk support to you and your students.

With all these benefits it is just a matter of time before many more software systems that we typically buy and install ourselves will switch to the SaaS model.

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