Software as a service (SAS) is going to become more and more popular. We're going to see more solutions deployed through the web.

Windows makes it really easy to pick whatever software you want to use and whatever service you want to use, ... We're really focused on addressing the needs of our customers and developing a platform that all of our partners can build on, and add value to, to provide the greatest customer choice.

The insurance industry can benefit significantly from a comprehensive library of software resources. A service-oriented approach to providing access to library components is a flexible, cost-effective way to help organizations determine which components they may require to better manage their business.

Ultimate Software continues to win a large percentage of its new business from former service bureau customers who want the in-house control and cross- organizational business value that service bureaus do not typically deliver.

If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality. -Norman Cousins.

Now, all of the sudden, software as a service is a vision? It's a misnomer. They sat out the next generation and are playing catch up.