Sun Microsystems helps ISVs with SaaS model
Sun Microsystems introduced a new virtualization service called Solaris On Demand, a software as a service (SaaS) program created to help the independent software vendor (ISV) community.
Solaris On Demand helps convert traditional installation applications into a software as a service model. By leveraging Sun's virtualization technology, ISVs can offer their applications on-demand without having to use a multi-tenancy application architecture and without having to make any code changes.
To make this transition from a traditional software to a SaaS architecture, Sun is offering a 90-day free trial to its customers to ensure success. Joining the program, ISVs will have access to hosting, hardware, managed services and backup, with a 99.5 percent guaranteed uptime service level agreement through either Sun or one of its partners, which include AT&T's USi Communications, NTT Europe Online or NaviSite. In addition, Sun also provides technical, budgetary and marketing support.
"Working closely with our community of ISVs, we developed a program to meet the new needs of ISVs as they move from on-premise solutions and business practices to an on-demand model," said Juan Carlos Soto, vice president of global market development and engineering, Sun Microsystems.
"The Solaris On Demand program combines Sun's expertise and leading network computing technologies such as the open source Solaris OS, xVM virtualization technology, and energy-efficient systems with high availability hosting solutions from Sun partners. In the end, we eliminate the risk for ISVs as they transition to delivering their SaaS applications."
To join the Solaris On Demand program, sign up on Sun's Web site.
Costs can vary based on hosting needs but a company can get an idea as to the cost during their 90 day trial period before they make a long term commitment.
