What is ITaaS?
ITaaS (IT as a Service) is a
technology-delivery method that treats IT (Information Technology)
as a commodity, providing an enterprise with exactly the amount of
hardware, software, and support that it needs for an agreed-on
monthly fee. In this context, IT encompasses all of the technologies
for creating, storing, exchanging, and using business data.
According to its proponents, ITaaS has
numerous and diverse benefits including:
• Minimal upfront IT investment
• Regular, predictable expenses
• Financial transparency
• Tax advantages
• Continuous monitoring of services
• Expert technical support
• Scalability
• Regular software upgrades and patches
• Guarantee of up-to-date hardware