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The '''As-a-Service model''' is one outcome of [[Cloud Computing]] and is increasingly common due to the [[Internet of Things]].<ref>[https://www.csci.com/what-is-the-as-a-service-model/ What is the aaS Model? CSCI]</ref> The label "as-a-service" refers to a pay-per-use structure.<ref>[https://searchdatamanagement.techtarget.com/definition/data-management-as-a-service-DMaaS DMaaS definition, TechTarget]</ref> | The '''As-a-Service model''' is one outcome of [[Cloud Computing]] and is increasingly common due to the [[Internet of Things]].<ref>[https://www.csci.com/what-is-the-as-a-service-model/ What is the aaS Model? CSCI]</ref> The label "as-a-service" refers to a pay-per-use structure.<ref>[https://searchdatamanagement.techtarget.com/definition/data-management-as-a-service-DMaaS DMaaS definition, TechTarget]</ref> | ||
==Reasons entities use aaSes== | |||
* fast-paced and agile | |||
* the ability to build customized solutions with advanced tools quickly | |||
* helps business and organizational leaders avoid reinventing the wheel<ref>[https://www.webhostingsecretrevealed.net/blog/web-business-ideas/paas-examples/ PaaS examples, WHSR]</ref> | |||
The scalability of the Cloud also means that there isn’t much need for self-provisioning – and all of this at lower prices. | |||
==Common Concerns== | |||
* [[Interoperability]], as in integration with existing apps and services; | |||
* Vendors may make it difficult to get out, and the data may not be technically or cost-effectively portable; | |||
* Lack of integration support; | |||
* data security; | |||
* minimal customization capabilities; | |||
* lack of control; and | |||
* performance and downtime are up to the vendor.<ref>[https://www.bmc.com/blogs/saas-vs-paas-vs-iaas-whats-the-difference-and-how-to-choose/ What is the difference and how to choose, BMC blog]</ref> | |||
==Platform as a Service== | ==Platform as a Service== | ||