Communication Service Providers (CSPs) using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to replace on-premise licensed software for security, business support systems, and other essential services can realize a 25% IT cost savings over a five-year period, compared to the traditional on-premise software model. That’s the conclusion of new research from Analysys Mason, commissioned by Nokia.
“In many scenarios, the long-term software costs associated with SaaS can be outweighed when CSPs consider the significant savings that are possible in other areas, as well as reduced time to value for the creation of new services.