Microsoft
Role in SaaS
Microsoft is best known for its Windows and Office products (both of which are transitioning to SaaS). However, Microsoft also has a wide range of Live Services that are SaaS products. As Microsoft continues to embrace the future of Software-as-a-Service, their role in the SaaS industry will grow rapidly.
Relevant SaaS Products
- Windows Mail - Online email manager
- Windows Writer - Blogging software
- Windows Photo Gallery - Photo management
- Windows Alerts - Email alerts based on Windows Live
- Windows Calendar - Time management software
- Windows Live Onecare - Online virus protection
- Windows People - Contact management
- Windows Skydrive - Online storage
- Windows Spaces - Social networking and blogging
- Live Foldershare - File synchronization
- Live Mesh - Online storage, remote desktop, and file synchronization
- Windows Azure - SaaS operating system
- Office Live Workspaces - Collaboration tools for Microsoft Office
- Dynamics CRMOnline - Customer relationship management
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