Worldwide and U.S. Software as a Service 2005-2009 Forecast and Analysis: Adoption for the Alternative Delivery Model Continues

This IDC study answers the following questions:

What are IDC's predictions and assumptions relating to the forces impacting spending on software as a service (SaaS), and what impact will they have on future spend? What are the key buyer and supplier trends that are impacting SaaS adoption today, and what forces will shape tomorrow? What are the not-to-be-missed opportunities?

"There is no doubt that software as a service has become an undeniable force within the software industry that is leaving many to wonder what the future has in store," said Erin Traudt, research analyst for Software as a Service research at IDC. "Indications are that customer adoption will continue over the next five years and spending will remain on the rise. Just how big of an impact software as a service will have will be the $1 million answer."