"Any fool can buy a new machine; but will it still be working in a years' time?" was advise given to me many years ago as a departmental manager in a factory. I have since learnt that the same advise applies to Software as a Service (SaaS).

This three-session workshop helps in understanding what can go wrong when buying Software as a Service, plus identify the approaches to prevent mistakes:
- Welcome & Introductions
- Buying a Software as a Service
- How quickly can it be deployed, configured and active?
- The difference between configuration and customisation
- "... but will it still be working in a years' time?"
- Coffee Break
- What SaaS can do for you
- Task Management
- Resource Management
- Project Portfolio Management
- Time Management
- Lunch Break
- What Excel (in the hands of an expert) can do for you
- Extend SaaS functionality
- What-if calculations
- Roll your own charts
- Migration to a SaaS solution
- Networking Time
- Optional: Tour of the Centre
After a short introduction by each attendee, the tutorials will be 'full on' for about 50 minutes, with Q&A afterwards.

- Who is this for?
- SME Company Directors plus directors in waiting, including Management KTP Associates.
- Venue
- Barracuda Room, Fareham Innovation Centre (Opens a new window), Meteor Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO13 9FU.
This is not a 'hybrid' event: there will be no remote attendance.
- Date
- Wednesday 17 November 2021.
- Time
- 10AM ~ 2:30 PM BST.
- Dress code
- Business casual.
- Covid-19 Risk Assessment
- This coronavirus is a genuine and on-going risk to human health, with potentially lethal consequences.
The following moderate the risks in line with the guidance:
- The event is being held at a venue that has been assessed for Covid-19 risk.
- An alcohol-based hand sanitiser will be available. The room itself will be sanitised before the event.
- Attendees will be required to show a valid "NHS COVID Domestic Passport" QR code.
- The room is spacious and occupancy will be limited to a total of 16 people. Entry is through an open courtyard, avoiding walking the length of the building from reception.
- Costs
- £155 for the day, including refreshments and lunch.
- Booking and Waiting List
- On-line at www.eventbrite.co.uk (Opens a new window) until 5PM on 14th November.