Cloud Customer Responsibilities

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Within a SaaS implementation, the cloud customer licenses the use of the software from the cloud provider because SaaS delivers a fully functional application to the customer.

With SaaS, the cloud provider is responsible for the entire software application and any necessary infrastructure to develop, run, and maintain it.

The purchasing, development, and maintenance are fully the responsibility of the cloud provider.

Within a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) environment, the cloud customer is responsible for procuring the software used, including licensing and purchasing. This is because in a SaaS model, the cloud provider delivers the software application over the internet and is responsible for maintaining the software and underlying infrastructure.

However, the customer is still responsible for procuring the software they want to use, which involves obtaining the appropriate licenses from the software vendor or distributor. The customer is also responsible for purchasing the necessary subscriptions or access to the software through the cloud provider, and ensuring compliance with any usage restrictions or licensing terms.

It's important for customers to carefully evaluate their software needs and choose a SaaS provider that can meet those needs while also providing the necessary licensing and procurement support. This may involve negotiating licensing terms and pricing with the software vendor and working with the SaaS provider to ensure a smooth deployment and ongoing management of the software.