The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as SaaS.

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.

Kiwi Software-as-a-Service news
Analyst Insights
Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite
Gartner · SaaS · UC
Last week
Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search
Gartner · SaaS · Digital Transformation
Last week
SAP rebrands Emarsys as Engagement Cloud for AI CX
Gartner · SaaS · Digital Transformation
Last month
Cayosoft posts 76% ARR surge on identity recovery boom
Gartner · SaaS · DR
Last month
CFOs boost tech & AI budgets as hiring growth stalls
Gartner · SaaS · Digital Transformation
Last month
Expert columns
Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech
By Renee Roumanos of Renee Roumanos Legal
Last week
The importance of succession planning and mentoring future female leaders from day one in a new role
By Malika Siyali of OneAdvanced
Last week
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
By Brad Pulford of HP ANZ
Last month
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
By Vincent Hwang of Fortinet
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Hyper-automation is here: how Australian subscription brands stay ahead
By Tarik Faouzi of CloudBlue
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Agentic AI to redefine channel partners' business models
By Trevor Boal of Extreme Networks
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
By Nathan Hall of Pure Storage
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
By Guy Matthews of Technology Reporter
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
By Craig Searle of Trustwave
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Transforming government services securely with hybrid observability
By Phil Beeston of LogicMonitor
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security
By Guy Matthews of NetEvents
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Expert warns of 'AI wrappers' masquerading as SaaS products
By Marty Hungerford of BRX
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Keep them coming back: How to reduce SaaS churn rates
By Darek Tasak of CloudBlue
Wed, 28th May 2025
Generative AI 2.0: How It Will Redefine Business Intelligence in 2025
By Anurag Sanghai of Intellicus Technologies
Tue, 13th May 2025
The rationale for positioning businesses to thrive in an increasingly conscious economy
By Adam Bowles of OneAdvanced
Wed, 7th May 2025
Interviews
'The AI hype has value': SAP's Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
Discussing Capital Management
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
Discussing Productivity
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Exclusive: How Oracle's AI agents are driving a new era of enterprise automation
Discussing Chief Financial Officer
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Exclusive: Rayven reveals how SMBs can harness automation to stay competitive
Discussing Customer Experience
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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About Cloud Services
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About Digital Transformation
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The Optimisers launches in Auckland to target AI search
About Marketing
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AI-driven cyberattacks surge in Asia-Pacific, IBM warns
About Malware
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Blackpearl urges calm as AI agents shake SaaS models
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Upwind ramps up APJ cloud security push from India
About Data Protection
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CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics
About Business Intelligence
Last week
Cloudflare flags AI-fuelled identity & SaaS attacks
About IT services
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Job moves
Smart Communications names David Hamilton as Chairman
Move at Smart Communications
Yesterday
Backbase names Didier Van der Coelden CFO for AI push
Move at Capco
2 days ago
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
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LivTech strengthens leadership for senior care growth
Move at LivTech
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ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Move at ECI Software Solutions
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Okta names Christian Rota ANZ director of partnerships
Move at Okta
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Zitcha appoints Phil Bonanno as APAC Commercial Director
Move at Facebook
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Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy
Move at ForgeRock
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Move at Amazon Web Services
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Move at Cisco
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