Hosted email and hosted security services have gained attention recently, as the Software-as-a-Service model catches on. But is SaaS always the best option? Clearly, no. A recent Business Week article, entitled “Beware the Hype for Software as a Service“, dispels a few myths about this popular option–breaking open several common myths and explaining that SaaS is not always cheaper, it does not necessarily reduce hardware investment, it is not always quicker to set up, and data are not always secure and backed up.

When looking at managed security solutions, it appears that the cost is lower than in-house solutions, although this is not always the case–it seems lower, because the cost is spread out over the entire duration of use, as opposed to a single up-front license, but this won’t fool the CFO.

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