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SaaS and the Channel: The Hidden Perils

SaaS Market Growth Through 2015 SaaS market is expected to grow 16.8 percent this year. 2012 – $14.3 billion, 2013 – $16.7 billion, 2014 – $18.9 billion, 2015 – $21.3 billion

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Michael Vizard

Aug 20, 2013

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SaaS Market Growth Through 2015 SaaS market is expected to grow 16.8 percent this year. 2012 – $14.3 billion, 2013 – $16.7 billion, 2014 – $18.9 billion, 2015 – $21.3 billion

Michael Vizard

Michael Vizard is a seasoned IT journalist, with nearly 30 years of experience writing and editing about enterprise IT issues. He is a writer for publications including Programmableweb, IT Business Edge, CIOinsight, Channel Insider and UBM Tech. He formerly was editorial director for Ziff-Davis Enterprise, where he launched the company’s custom content division, and has also served as editor in chief for CRN and InfoWorld. He also has held editorial positions at PC Week, Computerworld and Digital Review.

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