SaaS

American  

abbreviation

Computers.

1. software as a service: a software distribution method in which a service provider gives customers access through the internet to applications, usually ones developed and owned by the provider.

   You can use a cloud-computing service such as SaaS.

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Etymology

Origin of SaaS

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

Blue Owl touted its technology investing chops for years and helped pioneer private-credit lending to SaaS companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the largest investments in Apollo’s fund is a $239 million loan to Anaplan, a self-described SaaS provider.

From The Wall Street Journal

Look at software-as-a-service, or SaaS, for instance.

From Barron's

The majority of IBM’s software follows a consumptive and instance-related pricing model, not SaaS, and we think that is a better place to be.

From Barron's

“Consequently, AppFolio does not appear vulnerable to significant financial pressures related to AI dislocation—a key differentiator relative to some SaaS stocks that have declined in value recently.”

From Barron's