Modern technologies and cloud computing software as a service

Logitude Technology

Logitude is the first true online freight forwarding software solution. It combines the power of cloud computing and modern technologies with a deep acquaintance with the field of freight forwarding.

Until recently, freight forwarding solutions have been complex and required up-front capital investment, IT support resources, on-site support, as well as major implementation and adaptation efforts.

Logitude has changed all that with its pioneering online software solution. The solution is based on world leading technologies that provide excellent security, availability, reliability, performance and exceptional usability - all this at minimal cost, commitment and risk.

Logitude solutions are:

Easy to start because our modern technology means customers can be up and running in minutes without requiring complex implementation or upfront fees
Easy to own because our software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions doesn't require IT support or dedicated hardware, and new features are upgraded automatically
Easy to use without specialized technical skills or significant training because of our intuitive and simple software interface

Kindly read through this page to learn more about the technologies used to design and implement our solutions.

SaaS & Cloud computing

Software as a service (SaaS, typically pronounced [sæs]), sometimes referred to as "on-demand software," is a software delivery model in which software and its associated data are hosted centrally and are typically accessed by users using a web browser over the Internet.

The term software as a service (SaaS) is considered to be part of cloud computing.

"Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product…" "Cloud computing provides computation, software, data access, and storage services that do not require end-user knowledge of the physical location and configuration of the system that delivers the services. Parallels to this concept can be drawn with the electricity grid, wherein end-users consume power without needing to understand the component devices or infrastructure required to provide the service."

"The concept of cloud computing fills a perpetual need of IT: a way to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software. Cloud computing encompasses any subscription-based or pay-per-use service that, in real time over the Internet, extends IT's existing capabilities…"

Microsoft Silverlight

Microsoft Silverlight is a powerful tool for creating and delivering rich Internet applications
and media experiences on the Web.
It is a free web-browser plug-in that enables interactive media experiences, rich business applications and immersive mobile apps.
Silverlight works on all major OS' plus all major browsers, including Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer.

Learn more: Microsoft Silverlight home page

Microsoft Windows®
Azure™ Platform

The Windows Azure platform empowers partners to embrace cloud computing, database as a service technology, and on demand computing with a simple, reliable and powerful online web services technology

Logitude is built, hosted and secured at the Microsoft Windows Azure datacenters

Learn more: Microsoft Windows® Azure™ Platform

Top Ten Reasons to Use SaaS (quoted from Datamation)

Limited risk: Most of the top SaaS vendors offer a 30-day trial or you can negotiate a pilot program to test how their solutions meet your needs.

Fewer upfront costs: Unlike traditional business applications which require users to acquire a perpetual license fee and make a capital investment in servers to support the applications, SaaS solutions can be obtained on a pay-as-you-go basis. However, you may have to pay for the first year subscription up front.

Rapid deployment: SaaS vendors can roll out their applications whenever you're ready. No need to wait for servers to be deployed or staff to be hired and trained to get a new app up and running.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Not only can organizations avoid the upfront costs of traditional software perpetual licenses and servers, but they can also redirect their limited inhouse staff from the tedium of ongoing support because this burden falls on the SaaS vendor. This helps to reduce the overall TCO of SaaS solutions.

Greater Utilization: Because SaaS solutions are designed with the end-user in mind, they are more user-friendly and generate greater utilization rates than traditional, legacy applications.

Better Reliability and Security: Despite prevalent concerns about the reliability and security of SaaS solutions, the truth is that there have been far fewer service disruptions or security breaches among SaaS vendors than in traditional, on-premise software environments.

Easier Integration: Because SaaS solutions generally rely on a common set of web service protocols and application programming interfaces (APIs), they are easier to integrate than traditional, on-premise applications. However, it can still take specialized tools and skills to fully integrate SaaS applications to legacy applications or data sources.

Quicker Access to Innovation: The multitenant architecture of SaaS enables users to more easily obtain software updates and upgrades than their legacy software counterparts because every user can share the innovations of their peers without having to worry about the enhancements disrupting their unique configurations.

Shared Benchmarks and Best Practices: Once a SaaS vendor attracts a critical mass of customers, they can aggregate the non-proprietary activity data from their customer base to create valuable benchmark data which can give their customers useful insight into industry best practices.

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Vendor/Customer Alignment: In the past, the idea of vendor-customer 'partnerships' was an allusion. Once a software vendor sold a customer a perpetual license for their application, there was little incentive for the vendor to ensure the customer's satisfaction and success. The subscription pricing model underlying SaaS, puts more pressure on the SaaS vendor to ensure its customers are happy with its solution to increase the likelihood of renewals, service expansion and referrals.

RIA (Rich Internet Application)

Logitude was designed to make your life easier. It is important to have all the operational features needed, but it is equally important for us to ensure that your work runs in a simple, fast and yet enjoyable manner. That is why we chose RIA technology for your user experience.
RIA technology provides richness and interactivity degrees which are beyond the reach of traditional web technologies. RIA web experience creates a user experience which is by far better than that provided by web applications.