Clarification on Cloud, SaaS and Multi-tenant Language

In several recent posts I have argued about the importance of cloud-based platforms, and Michael Feldstein has written some insightful analysis on the subject. Quite often the terms Cloud and SaaS (software as a service) are misunderstood, or at least used differently as the terms get redefined, which is common in technology markets.

Last week I wrote a post that included a comment about Desire2Learn and their usage of cloud and SaaS terms.