Fast, easy, consistent - today we expect services to be delivered rapidly, with ease, and the utmost precision. We expect instant access and on-demand service from our cable providers and online retailers so why don't the same principles apply to areas of real business needs such as compliance software? Now they do. The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model has begun to take an aggressive hold, offering a wide range of applications to a variety of industries. In many instances, SaaS has become the de facto choice for businesses looking to upgrade their key business solutions. Nowhere is this shift towards SaaS more evident than in the government risk and compliance (GRC) industry.