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Monetization: What SaaS platform builders need to know to prepare for growth, Part 2

CloudGeometry

Billing events and unit metrics The variable cost model of cloud platforms has forever changed how compute resources are bought and paid for and consumed. From the perspective of cloud architecture, the variable cost model means translating an incremental unit of cloud resources into an incremental unit of customer value.

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SaaS Security: Basic Principles and Best Practices

SaaS Metrics

VPC and VPN. Virtual Private Cloud and Virtual Private Network provide a secure environment only meant for a specific user and your provider should be able to facilitate these environments. VPC/VPN is arguably a better option than multi-tenant instances, providing customers with more control over their data.