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SaaS and Citizen Development Platforms

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Citizen development turns front‑line experts into solution builders. In 2025, SaaS low‑/no‑code platforms pair intuitive app builders with enterprise‑grade governance: data connectors, event‑driven automation, AI copilots for logic and UI, and policy controls for security, privacy, and compliance. The winning model is “empower at the edge, control at the core”: curated building blocks, guardrails baked … Read more

The Hidden Costs of SaaS and How to Reduce Them

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SaaS lowers upfront capex, but the true total cost of ownership (TCO) often exceeds the sticker subscription. Hidden expenses creep in through usage, integrations, data, compliance, and governance gaps. Below is a practical, no-fluff guide to every major hidden cost area and concrete steps to reduce them, followed by a 90‑day action plan, negotiation playbook, … Read more