The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
What to know about Software-as-a-Service
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has become a transformative model in the delivery of software, enabling businesses to access applications over the internet on a subscription basis. This approach offers agility, scalability, and cost efficiency, eliminating the traditional need for on-premises installations and enabling seamless updates and integrations.
The vast array of recent developments in the SaaS sector showcases its role in driving digital transformation across industries. Topics such as cloud migration, security challenges, partner ecosystems, and AI-powered innovations feature prominently. Readers can explore how organizations navigate complex software portfolios, leverage analytics, and address cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving cloud environment.
Whether you're interested in the market growth drivers, emerging technologies like AI and edge computing, or strategies for optimizing SaaS adoption and management, the stories under this tag provide valuable insights. They highlight evolving vendor models, reseller roles, and the increasing importance of multi-cloud strategies, offering a comprehensive view of how SaaS solutions continue to reshape business operations worldwide.
Irish Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
HRLocker launches free HR community for Irish SMEs
The free forum aims to ease burnout and compliance risks for small Irish employers, with 99.5 per cent of surveyed SMEs reporting exhaustion.
Envisage names Steve Boyes Managing Director for Ireland
Expansion across Ireland is being targeted as Steve Boyes takes charge of Envisage's leadership, sales growth and customer service.
KPMG names eight Irish tech finalists for 2026 prize
Healthcare and AI start-ups dominate the shortlist, as investors prepare to hear pitches from firms tackling accessibility, childcare and drug delivery.
Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.
Irish firms warned on custom AI agents replacing software
Custom-built agents could leave Irish boards carrying the full cost of AI errors, with fines and compliance failures possible under EU rules.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
IDeaS named leader in IDC hospitality revenue study
Atlassian adds Jira tools for AI-native software teams
VIVERE Group picks Rimini Street to support SAP ECC
IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI
Grafana Labs named leader in Gartner observability report
Featured News
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OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.
Exclusive: Dreamdata CEO on why B2B buying funnel isn't linear
Buyers are spending most of the journey before sales speak, forcing marketers to rethink funnels and how they prove return on investment.
Expert Columns
Building beneath the app layer: What Upvest shows about the next phase of European fintech
AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech
What a stressed market taught me about marketing
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Software-as-a-Service News
Entrovy launches kinetic8 for enterprise cyber visibility
Enterprise security teams can now move from fragmented asset views to explainable risk scoring, as the platform reaches general availability.
AngelList buys Ark to expand private markets platform
The deal gives fund administrators access to AngelList's banking and payments network, speeding capital calls, distributions and reporting.
1Password launches Claude browser login for AI agents
The update lets AI agents sign in without seeing passwords, easing a major security hurdle for firms automating browser tasks.
Wayvia launches professional services arm with new hires
Brands facing AI-driven shopping shifts will get hands-on support as Wayvia adds advisory and execution services alongside its platform.
Hospitality POS shifts to connected self-service platforms
Operators could lift spend and speed service as hospitality payments move from fixed terminals to connected platforms across venues.
Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks
Beauty and wellness operators can now cut manual bookkeeping as financial data flows straight from Fresha into Xero and QuickBooks.
Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms
Firms in regulated sectors could clear conflicts and screen deals faster as Intapp ties its new AI tool to internal rules and records.
Sage adds GoCardless Pay by Bank to accounting software
Small firms can now collect one-off invoice payments faster, with automatic reconciliation aimed at easing cash flow and admin work.
Databricks raises funding round at USD $188 billion
Fresh capital will help Databricks expand its AI tools as enterprises look to control costs and deploy models more effectively.
Harvey acquires Benchmark to boost asset management
The move gives Harvey a deeper foothold in asset management software as it pushes further into the investment process, with no deal terms disclosed.
Google Cloud unveils agent tool for faster AI upgrades
The new workflow could cut model migration from months to hours, easing the testing burden for businesses running multiple AI features.
Monotype beta connector brings brand control to AI
Brand checks are moving inside AI workflows, helping enterprises cut review delays and avoid unlicensed font use in web content.
ManageEngine automates TLS certificate post-deployment
Shorter TLS certificate lifespans are set to raise outage risk and admin burden, as teams face far more frequent renewals and installs.
Sprinklr adds AI tools to speed customer responses
Faster real-time responses may help brands cut manual analysis as the new release links customer signals with AI tools across service and marketing.
Fourthline & Veridas merge in identity verification push
Demand for digital identity checks is rising as fraud and compliance risks mount, with the merged group spanning more than 50 countries.
Emergent raises USD $130 million in AI app platform round
The funding values the platform at USD $1.5 billion as demand rises among small businesses building apps without coding skills.
WorkJam adds autonomous AI layer for frontline staff
Retailers could get faster task allocation and reprioritisation as WorkJam's platform now automates decisions across 1.5 million frontline users.
HERE launches Studio for no-code apps in regulated firms
Regulated firms can let non-technical staff build apps in a controlled browser, using approved AI tools and existing security controls.
Oracle NetSuite rolls out NetSuite next in North America
North American customers can now trial the new environment as Oracle NetSuite adds conversational AI and finance automation tools across its software.
Agiloft makes Astra contract AI generally available
Teams can now analyse supplier and customer contracts without a waitlist, as Agiloft opens Astra to legal, procurement, finance and sales users for free.