EHS Software on SaaS – learn why you should consider it.
Over the last decade, business software has mostly moved from a conventional model to SaaS. Gone are the days of investing in and managing expensive servers and maintenance resources within your premises. Moving everything to the cloud is the name of the game.
The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) industry has traditionally been slow adopters of technology and SaaS implementation is no different. With SaaS-based EHS software like Safetymint fast gaining acceptance, the industry is going to see a fundamental shift in how safety management is handled. In this article, we discuss why it makes business sense to move your legacy EHS applications to SaaS.
Let’s begin with a quick primer on what SaaS is all about.
What is a SaaS Software?
SaaS is an acronym for ‘Software as a Service’, a licensing and delivery model for software applications. In SaaS software, users are charged a subscription fee, which is paid on a monthly or yearly basis. Customers don’t need to install any software on their computers or manage costly servers to access the software.
So how can businesses benefit by having their safety management software on a SaaS model? Let’s dive in.
Benefits of SaaS EHS Software
A SaaS-based EHS Software offers several benefits over legacy software. Here are some of them:
Cost-effective:
SaaS can offer significant cost benefits to organizations. To begin with, users don’t have to invest in hardware, installation, or maintenance. SaaS being an on-demand/cloud-based offering, there is no need for additional IT infrastructure or resources to manage servers and applications. Users only pay a monthly or yearly fee based on either the user licenses or usage.
Accessibility and Scalability:
SaaS software is mostly hosted in the cloud and accessible by anyone with an internet connection. Users can log in to the software using a web browser or through a mobile or tablet app. Most SaaS software allows for users to upgrade or downgrade their plans at the end of a billing cycle. Scaling up or down is mostly a self-service feature and doesn’t require advance notice to the software vendor.
Saves time:
Getting started with a SaaS application is as simple as visiting the software product’s website and clicking a few buttons to get started. The deployment time associated with traditional software is hence saved. Also, as most SaaS providers offer a free trial for a limited time or basic versions as free, users can try the software without spending time and money on proofs-of-concept.
Stability and Security:
Enterprise SaaS software is built on highly stable technology platforms with all security and privacy protocols in place. Stringent testing ensures that the software is stable and works seamlessly at all times. SaaS software are also hosted on reputable cloud services like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, all of which guarantee an uptime of over 99%.
If that’s not enough, here are few more reasons:
No long-term commitment: SaaS software doesn’t demand users to sign a long-term contract. You can upgrade, downgrade or discontinue without worrying about a penalty.
Free trial: Most SaaS software works on a try-before-you-buy model. This helps users get a first-hand experience of the software without making any upfront investment.
User interface: SaaS software offers a much better user experience compared to clunky traditional software. This results in better user adoption for the software.
New releases: SaaS software gets constantly improved with new features and UI updates, which means users get all upgrades automatically without paying extra.
Connect anywhere: As SaaS only requires an internet connection to function, users can access it from anywhere using a web browser or mobile interface.
Data recovery: SaaS comes with backups and data recovery. This eliminates the need for implementing manual or automated processes for backing up your data.
Safetymint as your SaaS EHS Software:
We built Safetymint with one thing in mind – to help every organization improve their safety practices without large capital expenditure. True to this mission, we offer a low user license fee for using the software. Any organization can get started on Safetymint by signing up for a 14-day free trial, which gives them unlimited access to all the features in the software.
Safetymint currently includes modules that help safety professionals in Incident and Near-miss Management, Permit to Work Management, and Audit and Inspection Management. The software also includes a Safety Library where you can store and access your safety-related documents. The dashboard analytics and various reports help the senior management get a ringside view of your organization’s safety performance.
Safetymint also provides a helpful Price Calculator to plan your budgets for EHS software.
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Ramesh Nair is the Founder and Principal Partner of Niyati Technologies, the company behind Safetymint.
He’s a dedicated advocate for workplace safety. Ramesh firmly believes that every individual deserves to return home safely after a day’s work. Safetymint, the innovative safety management software, emerged from this conviction. It’s a platform designed to streamline safety management, empower safety professionals, and enhance safety in workplaces.
Through his blog, Ramesh shares insights, best practices, and innovative solutions for workplace safety. Visit his social media profiles to follow him for regular updates.
