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MACCIUS enables Mac OS-based applications to be delivered
over the Internet by providing managed hosting, infrastructure and application,
security, and storage services that are specialized for the Apple application
developer, ISV community and Enterprise. Increasingly, companies of all
sizes with limited IT budgets or staff are turning to Web-enabled applications
and Software On-Demand Service to solve their information technology needs.
MACCIUS goal is to enable thousands of existing Apple solution providers
and ISVs to make their applications accessible of the Web and add Software
On-Demand to their product portfolios.
What is Software On-Demand?
Software On-Demand is an exciting new opportunity for ISVs, VARs and System
integrators to provide their software application capabilities on a rental/subscription
basis according to a service level agreement [SLA], and that delivers application
services on a one-to-many basis via a web and/or wide area network.
The On-Demand Opportunity
The market for software on-demand reached $23 billion in 2003 according
to analyst firm Dataquest. In the CRM segment alone, which is predicted
to reach $3.5 billion in software license revenue by 2006, according to
Forrester Research. MACCIUS has formed alliances with application developers
in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Messaging & Collaboration,
Web Meetings, CRM markets as proof of the need for an Application Infrastructure
Provider focused on software on-demand model.
Benefits
No Upgrade Costs:
Since MACCIUS "hosts" the application on its servers in a
data center, the application is delivered to your company via the Internet.
You are ensured of having the latest technology at all times.
Minimal Administration:
MACCIUS provides all the hosting and management of the servers to run
the application. You no longer need to update software, troubleshoot
problems on your own. This all happens behind the scenes by MACCIUS,
so your team can spend more time and money on what you do best.
Automatic Backup:
All your documents and information is automatically backed up with echoing.
Always Available:
24x7x365 and universally accessible with any Internet-connected device.
Regulated Cash Flow:
Because hosted applications are delivered on a subscription basis, your
cash flow is protected from erratic expenses. This helps with financial
forecasting and expense management.
Fewer Training Expenses:
When you integrate a new business tool in-house, the expense of bringing
your team up-to-speed on how to use it can be high and the process time-consuming.
ASPs often offer affordable and easy-to-access application training
for employees to handle at their own pace. There's no need to pay travel
costs to send employees to training workshops, and--unlike ad hoc in-house
training--you can have confidence that the training they receive thoroughly
covers the software's capabilities.
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Software On-Demand Services include:
For more information about MACCIUS™ or any of our services, call us
toll-free at 888.622.2487 or email us at sales@maccius.com
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