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SaaS model unsustainable, may revert to offline software, says analyst

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Alex Hyett argues that the current Software as a Service (SaaS) model is unsustainable and will likely lead to a resurgence of offline software. This shift is driven by concerns over data privacy, vendor lock-in, and the increasing cost and complexity of cloud-based solutions. Hyett suggests that users may increasingly opt for self-hosted or locally run applications for greater control and security. AI

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SaaS model unsustainable, may revert to offline software, says analyst

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📨 The death of SaaS and reverting to offline software https://www.alexhyett.com/newsletter/the-death-of-saas-and-reverting-to-offline-software/ # ai # selfhosti

    📨 The death of SaaS and reverting to offline software https://www.alexhyett.com/newsletter/the-death-of-saas-and-reverting-to-offline-software/ # ai # selfhosting # security

    LINKS alexhyett.com/…/the-death-of-saas-and-rev…

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