IoT at scale needs a brain in two places: near devices for millisecond reactions and in the cloud for fleetwide coordination and learning. SaaS provides the control plane—device identity, policy, fleet orchestration, data governance, analytics, and integrations—while edge computing provides the data plane—local ingestion, filtering, inference, and actuation with offline resilience. Done right, this hybrid … Read more
Edge computing lets SaaS platforms run parts of their application closer to users, devices, and data sources—cutting latency, lowering egress costs, improving privacy, and adding resilience when networks are unreliable. The key is deciding which logic belongs at the edge versus in centralized regions, then engineering contracts, deployment, and observability to operate both reliably. Why … Read more
SaaS is becoming the control plane for the edge. It abstracts fleet management, secure software delivery, data orchestration, and AI lifecycle into managed cloud services—so teams can deploy low‑latency, resilient applications close to users, machines, and sensors without building bespoke infrastructure. Why SaaS + edge is a powerful combination Core SaaS capabilities that unlock edge … Read more
Edge computing is reshaping SaaS by moving latency‑critical logic closer to users, devices, and data, while keeping durable state and governance in the cloud. The result is faster experiences, lower backhaul costs, better privacy/regional compliance, and new real‑time use cases powered by 5G and multi‑access edge compute (MEC). What makes edge inevitable for SaaS High‑impact … Read more
Edge computing is shifting parts of SaaS from centralized clouds to locations closer to users, devices, and data—cutting latency, lowering backhaul costs, improving privacy/residency, and enabling real‑time experiences. With 5G and MEC, SaaS teams can place select services at the network edge while keeping control planes and durable state in core regions for safety and … Read more
Product‑Led Growth (PLG) turns the product into the primary engine for acquisition, conversion, and expansion. Instead of relying mostly on sales and marketing to tell the story, PLG lets users experience value quickly, then guides them to deepen usage and buy more—compounding growth with lower acquisition cost and higher retention. What PLG delivers that other … Read more
Greener SaaS isn’t marketing—it’s engineering discipline plus transparent reporting. The biggest wins come from multi-tenant efficiency, rightsized compute and storage, data‑lifecycle controls, thoughtful region choices, and product features that help customers cut their own footprints. Use this blueprint to design, run, and report an eco‑friendly cloud platform without sacrificing performance. Principles that move the needle … Read more
5G’s combination of lower latency, higher throughput, and improved reliability is reshaping how cloud software is built, delivered, and used—especially on mobile and at the edge. Here’s a practical guide to what changes for SaaS leaders in product, architecture, go-to-market, and security. What 5G changes for SaaS Product opportunities to seize Architecture patterns for a … Read more
Cloud software isn’t just a cost or agility play—it’s a lever for real environmental impact when designed and operated with sustainability in mind. Green SaaS combines energy‑efficient cloud infrastructure, responsible engineering, transparent reporting, and user‑facing features that help customers measure and reduce their own footprints. Here’s a practical blueprint for product leaders, CTOs, and sustainability … Read more