Equipment Edge Master can be deployed in two Modes: Multi-Tenant SaaS Mode or Server-Based Mode

Let us showcase for you the great benefits you get when you use Equipment Edge Master in Multi-Tenant SaaS Mode:

1. Lower costs

SaaS has a differential regarding costs since it usually resides in a shared or multitenant environment where the hardware and software license costs 

are low compared with the traditional model.

Another advantage is that the customer base can be increased since it allows small and medium businesses (SMB) to use a software that otherwise 

they would not use due to the high cost of license.

Maintenance costs are reduced as well, since the SaaS provider owns the environment and it is split among all customers that use that solution.

2. Reduced time to benefit

Different from the traditional model, in SaaS the software (application) is already installed and configured. The user has the advantage of provisioning 

the server for an instance in cloud and in a couple hours they can have the application ready for use. This reduces the time spent in installation and 

configuration, and can reduce the issues that can get in the way of the software deployment.

3. Scalability and integration

Usually, SaaS solutions reside in cloud environments that are scalable and have integration with other SaaS offerings. Comparing with the traditional 

model, users do not have to buy another server or software. They only need to enable a new SaaS offering and, in terms of server capacity planning, 

the SaaS provider will own that.

4. New releases (upgrades)

SaaS providers upgrade the solution and it becomes available for their customers. Costs and effort associated with upgrades and new releases are 

lower than the traditional model that usually forces the user to buy an upgrade package and install it, or pay for specialized services to get the 

environment upgraded.

5. Easy to use and perform proof of concepts

SaaS offerings are easy to use since they already come with best practices and samples inside it. Users can do proof of concepts and test the software

 functionality or a new release feature in advance. Also, they can have more than one instance with different versions and do a smooth migration. Even 

for large environments, users can use SaaS offerings to test the software before buy it.

* From IBM Blog: Top Five Advantages of Software as a Service (SaaS). 2018

CSG owns a utility to provision the server-based version of Equipment Edge Master which provides a means to install your owned license

 of Equipment Edge Master on a server that complies with the architectural framework of Microsoft® Windows through a friendly and easy

 to use Graphical User Interface based on the Windows® Installer Technology.

The Installation package is hosted on a CSG Cloud Server to enable you to easily download it.

In addition, a deployment guide is available online; the deployment guide provides with a detailed installation and un-installation

 instructions, and a step-by-step operation.