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PaaS, SaaS or self-hosted - A self-hosted solution has certain benefits. Merchants can use the system without the need for a disruptive overhaul; the retail organization has the option to control its own hardware, software, and customer data. On-premise is generally perceived as a cheaper option. SaaS is a good choice for those organizations that want little involvement in the management of the software and prefer an ‘out of the box’ solution for a quick setup. The vendor handles all aspects of the software provision from the applications themselves to the way that the data is used and updates are automated. <anchor>PaaS</anchor> is a slightly more adaptable option that provides greater flexibility thanks to the hosting and software coming from a single source. Every customer can leverage the benefits of a service model – the top-of-the-range security and scalability, for example – but it also offers many of the benefits of self-hosted by providing more control over data and applications.
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