Software as a Service (SaaS) Business Opportunity
Operating Software as a Service.
Get Started
Microsoft has a number of resources in place to enable ISVs and hosting providers to build and deploy software as a service (SaaS) applications. Find more information on:
ISVs: Get to Market Quickly at a Microsoft SaaS Incubation Center
Developing Your SaaS Application
Licensing Microsoft Software for Offering SaaS
Testing and Hosting Your Application with an Expert SaaS Hosting Provider
Hosting Your Application in Your Own Datacenter
Learning from Best Practices through Case Studies
Taking Advantage of Sales and Marketing Benefits through the Microsoft Partner Program
Additional Resources
Exploring Support Options with Microsoft Services Partner Advantage
Accessing Discounted Software and Support through Microsoft Empower for ISVs
Connecting with Microsoft Channel Partners
Sell with Microsoft
Partner Marketing Center
Partner Solution Profiler
Windows Marketplace
Office Marketplace - Become an Office Marketplace provider
Top Resources
Microsoft Hosting Technology Blog
Learn more about Microsoft, Software, and Services
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Hosting Webcasts
Hosting Community
Windows Hosting Forums
ISV Community
Microsoft Startup Zone
Microsoft ISV Zone
Microsoft Partner Program, ISV Competency
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