With more than 35 years of industry experience, John Teltsch held a number of leadership positions prior to his current role as General Manager of Global Business Partners. Over the course of his career at IBM, one of the ways that John Teltsch has helped clients revolutionize their business models is through the use of software as a service.
A growing trend in the technology sector, software as a service, or SaaS, allows businesses and individuals to sign up for software packages that are accessible on multiple devices via the Internet. Rather than purchasing software, users pay a monthly fee in exchange for software access.
One of the advantages of SaaS, or software on demand, is that the software vendor continually updates the software automatically, allowing users to remain up-to-date on the latest versions instead of purchasing an entirely new version for download. Further, SaaS is ideal for users who need a software program for only a limited period of time, as they can pay per month for the access they need instead of spending money on a program they may never use again.
SaaS also offers cloud storage for all files and allows users to access their files from multiple devices wherever they have an internet connection. Finally, software vendors can often tailor certain applications according to the needs and branding of their clients. With the convenience and savings available through SaaS, this technology has grown considerably in recent years as an affordable tool to meet the unique needs of each user. IBM is leading the industry in innovation and change across cloud software as a service space which John Teltsch leverages these offerings and capabilities through IBM's ecosystem of partners.
