The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service
A curated Indian 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.
Indian Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Salesforce & Hero FinCorp cut loan processing time
Turnaround times for two-wheeler loans have fallen 72%, easing delays for dealers and first-time buyers across Hero FinCorp's network.
HCLTech leads Sarvam's USD $150 million Series B close
The round values the sovereign AI start-up at USD $1.5 billion as it seeks funding for research and compute to expand across key sectors.
TransBnk rebrands as TBX to widen corporate banking
Existing customers will see no disruption as the renamed TBX expands beyond transaction banking into treasury, payments and enterprise finance tools.
Pine Labs acquires Shopflo to boost online checkout
The deal expands Pine Labs' online offer as checkout friction continues to hurt merchant conversion rates across India's eCommerce market.
Zopper appoints Rahul Singh as Chief Financial Officer
The insurtech group's expansion is set to be backed by a finance veteran, as Rahul Singh takes charge of planning, investor relations and governance.
CloudKeeper wins AWS AI competency as demand grows
Enterprises facing rising AI costs may see greater demand for partners that can prove delivery experience on AWS as projects move into production.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
HP unifies collaboration tools in hybrid work push
Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security
Rubrik launches cloud recovery tool for cyber attacks
Featured News
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
Expert Columns
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
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
Agentic AI to redefine channel partners' business models
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Software-as-a-Service News
Insurance Samadhan tackles India's claims grievance crunch
Insurance Samadhan has resolved over 20,000 disputes as India's overloaded ombudsmen and rising mis-selling deepen a claims trust deficit.
Simpler Today AI secures INR ₹20 lakh for legal AI
Simpler Today AI secures INR ₹20 lakh to expand its legal AI platform, aiming to ease India's justice backlog and widen access to legal help.
AI-powered telecoms comparison marketplace launched in India
Telecoms Supermarket India unveils AI-driven marketplace to simplify how businesses and households compare and buy telecoms services.
Ramco unveils Chia, an AI agent for service workflows
Ramco launches Chia, a no-code conversational AI agent to orchestrate complex, multi-step service workflows across enterprise systems.
Futurense launches academy to train AI deployment talent
Futurense launches FDE Academy in Bengaluru to train engineers for high-demand Forward Deployed Engineering and AI deployment roles.
Unicommerce launches Shipway Cargo for B2B logistics
Unicommerce's Shipway launches Shipway Cargo, a SaaS platform for quick commerce and B2B logistics, targeting heavy and bulky shipments.
WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security
Crypto exchange WazirX is integrating Fireblocks technology to tighten custody, access and transaction controls for its 16m users.
Physis Capital raises over INR ₹200 crore to back tech startups
Physis Capital has raised over INR ₹200 crore to invest in tech startups, targeting 15-20 firms and finalising its fund close in six to nine months.
Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%
Azul's new Java security tool cuts false positives by 99%, boosting detection accuracy and helping DevOps teams focus on real risks in production code.
AI & sustainability driving India's technology transformation
India is harnessing AI and sustainability to transform technology, driving economic growth and enhancing cybersecurity on National Technology Day 2025.
Unlocking India's digital commerce potential: UPI's transformative role
India's digital commerce is set to soar, with UPI dominating payments as eCommerce transactions surge. By 2027, UPI is projected to exceed USD 150 billion.
HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.
Bigbasket launches BB Matrix global SaaS supply chain platform
Bigbasket launches BB Matrix, a SaaS-based supply chain platform aimed at providing end-to-end visibility and real-time updates, amidst a surge in global SCM software demand.
Dynatrace showcases hypermodal AI product at Gartner IT Symposium
Dynatrace demonstrated its groundbreaking hypermodal AI product, Davis, at the Gartner IT Symposium in Kochi, India.
Foxit wins Pax8 global productivity award for MSPs
MSPs are prioritising simpler document tools as Foxit's award signals growing demand for AI-enabled workflows across small business customers.
Zoom adds AI tools to Virtual Agent for customer service
Customer service teams can now build and monitor AI agents more easily, with Zoom adding testing, quality controls and outcome-based pricing.
OpenAI adds usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise
Enterprise users can now see credit spend by person, product and model, helping finance teams spot adoption trends and control costs more tightly.
Prosper AI raises USD $30 million in Series A round
Demand is rising for software that cuts healthcare admin work, as the New York-based company expands beyond scheduling into billing and verification.
Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group
The Brisbane agency's recognition boosts Australia's profile in Umbraco's global partner network as it expands across APAC.
Qualys study calls for unified attack surface management
Security teams want daily scanning and clearer risk rankings as cloud sprawl and third-party reliance widen attack surfaces, a survey found.