This document discusses implementing a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for design consultants and architects. Currently project files are managed inconsistently across various storage locations. A SaaS solution would provide a central portal for all project partners to access files, with features like markup tools, document delivery logging, and user access control. It would eliminate costs associated with hardware upgrades and on-premise software licenses. As a pay-as-you-go service, costs would be added to individual project budgets rather than impacting the IT budget. The proposed SaaS solution would provide benefits for construction assurance teams, satellite offices, and collaboration with CAD outsourcing partners.

1. Software as a Service for Design Consultants & Architects Prepared by: Mohamed Essam Senior Systems Administrator SaaS

2. Business Need SaaS

3. Sent by FTP ? On the P Drive ? On the site storage? On the project manager’s Portal? Received by email ? Project File ?

4. Is it deleted by contractor ? Archived by IT ? Managed by Contractor?!! Managed by project manager?!! Which Archive folder ? Project File ?

5. Can we have them in one place ?

6. Project Portal SaaS

11. Cost SaaS

12. CAPEX Developer Software Licenses Hardware Upgrade Training

13. OPEX Internet Bandwidth Upgrade Maintenance & Support Backup tapes & DR Possible growth for support team

14. Risks

15. Management Scalability Cost Dedication Portability Availability Integrity

16. Solution: Software As A Service SaaS

17. As A Service NO impact on IT Budget Pay as you GO! Service cost to be added to the project cost No limits for users access or storage space

18. As A Service Construction Assurance Team Satellite Offices Outsourcing Contractor Project Manager Engineers Architects Client

19. As A Service NO COST Outlook Integration Markup Tools Document delivery logging and verification Access Control Project end archiving Powerful search engine Tender Management utilities Configuration , consultation, hosting , training and helpdesk services

20. As A Service All part of one package No Additional tools needed