David Meyers, Principal, Tompkins AssociatesFrom David Meyers, Principal, Tompkins AssociatesAll TechnologySaaS & On-Demand Systems: Is the Cloud Within Your Reach?Analyst Insight: Many businesses have been paying more attention to the concept of software as a service (SaaS) and how it can be incorporated into their IT portfolios. The most commonly stated benefits -rapid deployment, lower cost, and scalability - must be balanced by other key decision criterion, such as fit, ROI, and risk.March 5, 2010Page 1 of 1