The PaaS (Platform as a Service in English) is a service of Cloud computing third party that provides the infrastructure and middleware needed to develop and manage applications. In this article, we look back at the reasons for its success and its dominance over SaaS.
What are the differences between on-PREM, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS?
The application On-prem (On-premise in English) is installed on the servers of the company that uses the software. This approach has its advantages, it is highly customizable, and you have total control over data security. However, it is accompanied by high initial costs (license, installation, etc.) and requires a lot of maintenance from your IT team. Choosing an on-premise solution can also make the upgrade slow and expensive.
THEIaaS (from English) Infrastructure-as-a-Service) provides access to infrastructure hosted in the cloud, including servers, storage, and networks. This approach provides a level of control over operating systems similar to that of the solution. On-premise, but at lower initial costs, and it is easier to adapt according to the needs of the business.
The PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) provides a framework for developers to devising And of deploy applications. Networking, storage, and middleware are managed by the vendor, so users can focus on data and applications that will benefit the business rather than implementing and upgrading the platform.
Finally, the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service), like PaaS, is hosted in the cloud and accessible via the Internet rather than downloaded or installed. While this option offers a shorter time to value because the application is already set up, and a lower cost than other models, this approach means that the vendor has total control over the software. Thus, it does not allow the personalizing and may raise questions of security.
What are the advantages of PaaS compared to a solution On-premise ?
- Lower total cost of ownership
Because the platform is managed by the vendor, your business does not have to bear the ongoing costs of infrastructure, maintenance, and upgrades. Training costs are also reduced because citizen developers can start building applications without needing to learn development techniques.
- Less administrative effort
Since access to a PaaS is via the Internet and therefore does not require much time and effort to set up, your IT team is less in demand. This allows it to focus on collaborating with business users to develop the applications your business really needs.
- Delivering added value more quickly
Because PaaS requires no installation, developers can start building applications right away. This means that the business benefits of these applications, such as productivity gains and improved agility, will be realized more quickly and create a more positive experience for your employees and customers.
- Easy access to new features
The latest features are made available to users through managed upgrades, giving your team access to the best and latest version of the platform.
- Increased collaboration
Businesses and IT departments can define their needs using visual language and develop solutions together on the same platform.
- Greater agility
The visual interface of a PaaS allows users to quickly make and deploy changes to applications, allowing them to keep up with the evolution of customers, competitors, and the market.
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