Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software business model which in principle consists of delivering software applications that meet specific business needs for several companies who subscribe to the software and use the application regardless of their location, through web-based technology. Users pay a reoccurring fee to use the software. This fee can be per user or by usage parameters.
We develop SaaS cloud-based systems that our clients deliver to their end customers as a service on a subscription basis.
Expertise
Pulse engineers have designed 50+ successful SAAS systems over the past 20 years. We have a proven process of UI design, software development, subscriptions management, marketing and long-term support for SAAS applications.
Agility
Our development process is very visual in nature making it simple for non-technical individuals to work effectively with us to realize their vision. 2-week scrum cycles in development ensure that the customer is always in the know.
Innovation
Our partnership with world-class companies helps us find the right tools for the job. Our process of development encourages constant innovation in the design, development and long-term maintenance of the system.
Reasons behind our success in SAAS development.
Detailed Market Research
Security From Ground Up
Effective Communication
Smart Prioritization Of Features
Simple & Effective UI/UX Design
Agile Development
Manual & Automated Testing
Professional DevOps
When developing SaaS and cloud-based applications, we offer consulting services to build upon the idea, and offer real-world advice and help with market research before we take on the project. Our experience in web marketing plays a critical role in the design of the solution. We bring the right partners for cloud infrastructure and try to simplify the solution for cost-effective development and simpler management. We provide native Android and iOS app development services that complement our web development services. We have experience in building with open source technologies like LAMP on AWS and with Microsoft centric .Net framework on Azure.
All our SAAS development projects include the following:
A well-planned deployment system with sandbox testing processes.
A well-tested billing system with credit card processing
A disaster recovery strategy to ensure the program can recover from failure
An automated uptime and performance tracking system that would alert us about problems
An application firewall that protects the system from malicious intent
A support ticketing system to ensure your customers can reach help quickly
Our expertise extends from our knowledge of cloud-based systems that are used to design SAAS application architecture. New tools make building applications easier and simpler. Cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, Rackspace, and Google compete amongst each other on features and performance. We partner with all popular cloud infrastructure providers and keep abreast of all the services they have to offer.
As more and more organizations opt for outsourcing automatic business processes that are critical for their operations, service providers and ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) are attracted to using Cloud technology for their clients. During the past few years, there has been substantial growth in companies switching over to SAAS software.
Our Process: We use Scrum, which is an agile framework for managing work with an emphasis on flexible software development. This is designed for teams of three to nine developers who break their work into actions that can be completed within timeboxed iterations, called sprints, and track progress and re-plan in 15-minute daily stand-up meetings. Customers have complete visibility to the plan and they are welcome to be part of all meetings too.
Consulting Service: We help businesses develop their SAAS ideas into viable products. We get technology partners involved for the best advice, and connect with subscription systems and advise on integration possibilities with mainstream software too.
SAAS Management Services: We constantly monitor your cloud ecosystem to ensure that your application meets your expected performance and reliable responsiveness, every time. We often act as a level 2 support desk for your subscribers too.
Cloud Architecture Design: We help select a suitable platform, whether public, private, or hybrid, to run your SAAS application. Primary considerations below:
- Ease of upgrades and scalability.
- Support for multi-tenant or multi-instance features as needed.
- Programming language and database platform that has been chosen.
- Cost considerations depending on the performance thresholds expected.
- Native support for Big data technologies.
- Storage technology.
- Disaster recovery.
SAAS Development Methodology
Pulse follows the professional Agile project execution methodology to build cloud web applications. We have the right expertise, skills and partners to design, develop, deploy and maintain large scale cloud-based applications. Our step-by-step SAAS development plan laid out below has been extremely successful.
Analysis
UI Design
Storyboard
HTML Development
Database Development
Quality Assurance
Security
Solutions based on Cloud are very different from the client server models in respect to the multi-tenancy feature. Because of that, the following precautions have to be taken regarding client data storage and transmission.
- Only single function servers are used.
- IDS and IPS systems are used to detect any suspicious activities.
- Extensive logging is employed for all activities, such as from routers, firewalls, IDS, IPS, and databases.
- Current antivirus protection is used on every server.
- A transmission security system, such as SSL, is used whenever needed.
- Strong password protection is assigned to all logins.
- No logins can be shared; each user can only use their own unique login for secure access.
Deployment
Our methodology is flexible to the needs of the client. We often make exceptions and change our methodology as the project demands.