The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service
A curated UK 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.
UK Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
OneAdvanced has unveiled IQ, an AI-enabled work platform for regulated sectors that unites workflows, data and compliance controls in one UK-hosted system.
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
TeamSystem elevates Tommaso Cohen to Chief Executive Officer and shifts Federico Leproux to Executive Chairman as AI-driven demand surges.
Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system
Alpha Swanson secures ISO 27001:2022 on its Certain platform after dual UKAS audits, bolstering its case for advisers to hold the standards they sell.
UK SMEs could save £10,000 by ditching software tools
UK SMEs could trim software bills by GBP £10,000 a year by scrapping unused subscriptions as AI agents reshape SaaS spending.
Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation
Synextra gains Microsoft Data & AI on Azure status as chief executive Chris Piggott says UK customers want more than cloud hosting.
Loop launches AI suite to cut retailer returns costs
Loop launches AI-powered suite for retailers to reduce returns, spot fraud and automate order edits, backed by data from 200 million shoppers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Featured News
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Milestone Systems' Project Hafnia uses AI video language models to turn CCTV streams into real-time, multi‑modal security insight.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox readies Gieni ABX, an autonomous execution layer to turn its industrial AI insights into completed tasks across enterprise systems.
Expert Columns
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
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
What the UK's updated cyber security and resilience bill means for SMEs in 2025
How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security
Expert warns of 'AI wrappers' masquerading as SaaS products
Generative AI 2.0: How It Will Redefine Business Intelligence in 2025
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Software-as-a-Service News
HBHR launches HRGenie Auto amid payroll error fears
HBHR launches AI-driven HRGenie Auto to cut payroll mistakes as survey finds UK workers may quit over repeated pay errors.
Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model
Employment Hero brings its managed employment model to the UK, promising SMEs lower compliance burdens as HeroForce handles payroll, tax and statutory duties.
Dropbox expands UK partnership with ALSO Cloud Marketplace
Dropbox deepens ALSO tie-up as UK resellers gain access to full cloud portfolio, local billing and AI-powered productivity tools.
Flagstone & Adclear cut marketing approvals to eight hours
Flagstone taps Adclear AI to speed marketing compliance checks, slicing approvals from two days to eight hours as revenue grows.
Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform
Huboo snaps up Sorted in a deal set to link fulfilment, shipping and returns on one platform for retailers across the UK and Europe.
Firenze raises GBP £6 million to expand Lombard lending
Firenze lands GBP £6 million to scale portfolio-backed credit platform as wealth managers and banks chase faster access to client liquidity.
Dext adds payroll to UK payments product for Xero users
Dext expands UK payments platform with payroll, scheduled runs and credit note handling as it deepens ties to Xero users.
AI set to transform transport management, Microlise finds
Microlise survey finds 70% of fleet managers expect AI to reshape transport operations this year, as pressure mounts to cut costs and improve efficiency.
Iceland uses AI to boost stock availability across UK
Iceland deploys AI-driven replenishment across more than 1,000 UK stores to improve stock levels, cut waste and reduce lost sales.
Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
Webtrends Optimize taps Samantha Bessant to lead customer success as British software firm scales client operations after record growth.
Narwhal Labs raises GBP £20 million for DeepBlue OS
Narwhal Labs secures backing from more than 70 UK investors as it unveils an AI communications platform for regulated sectors.
Oboloo launches free procurement software for SMEs
Oboloo offers SMEs and charities a free cloud-based procurement platform with alerts, sourcing tools and savings tracking to curb wasted spend.
Tenzo appoints Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board
Tenzo names hospitality veteran Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board to guide expansion as restaurants battle tighter margins and staffing pressures.
UK SMEs could waste GBP £10,000 on unused software
Fasthosts says UK SMEs may be paying for nearly 40% of their software they never use, with AI agents emerging as a possible fix.
Stampede launches SNAPguard for hospitality guest Wi-Fi
Edinburgh-based Stampede launches SNAPguard to help hotels, bars and restaurants fix guest Wi‑Fi, capture data and link access to marketing.
VinciWorks named Solid Performer in Fosway digital learning
VinciWorks earns first Fosway 9-Grid showing as a Solid Performer, boosting its profile in EMEA digital learning and compliance training.
UK software firms struggle to bill AI products accurately
PwC UK survey finds software groups' AI charging models are outrunning billing systems, with most executives fearing revenue leakage and manual workarounds.
Accel-KKR backs AccessPay in Manchester growth push
Manchester fintech AccessPay lands majority backing from Accel-KKR to speed product development, widen enterprise services and eye acquisitions.
InDebted appoints Rob Young as UK Managing Director
InDebted names Rob Young UK managing director as debt recovery firm steps up push in Britain's £60 billion consumer debt market.
COHO names Jon Hurley Chief Product Officer as rollout
COHO appoints Jon Hurley to lead product push as shared-living platform readies new tools for landlords, agents and tenants.
Job Moves
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
Tenzo appoints Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board
InDebted appoints Rob Young as UK Managing Director
COHO names Jon Hurley Chief Product Officer as rollout
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer
Silverfin names An Maes CEO to drive European growth
Certino names Tom Martin-Lockyer as new Chief Executive
