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Mid-sized businesses can now take advantage of the same OnDemandServices that has saved large corporations millions of dollars a year across their direct and indirect spend. ODScommerce now offersOnDemandServices, an innovative, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology that brings the power and flexibility of e-Sourcing to companies globally.
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ODScommerce events are hosted in a secure environment to provide a positive experience for first-time customers. The ODScommerce team is available to help companies select items, quickly configure events, and train buyers and suppliers to optimally run reverse, -standard auctions and multi-line sourcing events that have been proven to reduce costs and help companies operate more efficiently. |
What is OnDemandServices - SaaS?
OnDemandServices- SaaS is designed to accelerate adoption and value without the cost, burdens, or risks of implementing costly software or hardware. The flexibility of the OnDemand model also extends to ODScommerce service events—designing and delivering services tuned to our customers' unique requirements. ODScommerce provides low-cost, rapid deployment, and faster time-to-value.
Is This Really A SaaS Architecture and Service?
True OnDemand/SaaS solutions offer faster deployment, immediate savings and built-in service and expertise on demand via the Internet. The full benefits associated with the SaaS model distinguish a true On Demand solution from the rest. These benifits are:
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Web-based application with delivery of the application service over a standard Internet browser that is specifically designed and developed by the Software as a Service provider, not another technology firm |
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No end-user investment required in software, hardware, implementation and integration services, or use of additional IT staff |
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Rapid and simple deployment, configuration and training (typically less than one month) |
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No software/ hardware installed; remotely delivered and managed applications from a single or multiple centralized locations, but not residing on the client's site or within its underlying IT structure |
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Frequent upgrade cycles occurring multiple times per year in addition to minor product enhancements on a routine basis that are all seamlessly deployed over the Web |
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"Pay-as-you-go" pricing with a wide variety of models (i.e., subscription, transaction, etc.)and terms ranging from payments received upfront, to pre-pay, to pay as incurred |
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Ability to customize and configure the appearance, policy settings, workflow and other characteristics to meet the diverse needs of a large customer base |
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Ability to integrate using APIs and Web Services with other existing third-party and internally developed enterprise applications and databases |
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Back-end application hosting from remotely managed/owned facilities, or provided by a third party |
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24x7x365 perpetual account responsibility with on-going customer services supporting end-user adoption, use / training, and troubleshooting |
To accommodate the varying needs of different organizations, ODScommerce is offering three different programs for OnDemmandServices – Self-Service, Managed-Service and Full-Service.
The following chart outlines the activities and responsibilities for each program
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It is recommended that first-time users begin with Managed-Service. However, if your procurement or buying command is familiar to on demand sourcing then the best fit for the company could be, the self or full services (per diagram in later pages) OnDemandServices gives mid-sized enterprises the opportunity to utilize key capabilities of ODScommerce’s Global Commerce solutions and benefit from the strategic, streamlined approach to buying the goods they need to compete in the marketplace. The bottom-line cost savings from a program such as ODScommerce solutions are easily quantifiable, making it a service that C-level executives can understand, appreciate and implement.
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