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Software-as-a Service (SaaS) is becoming a very popular medium and platform. Saas eliminates the need for loading (EXPENSIVE) software disks and DVD’s into computers in order to receive the latest tech innovations (Microsoft Office suite, etc…).

The SERVER. With SaaS, transactions are conducted within the net, or rather on a 3rd party’s (or the Host site) web server. This way, the user eliminates the need to purchase expensive e-Data storage materials while having the benefit of knowing their data is accessible 24 hours/day (As long as there is an Internet connection).

With SaaS, we believe major software applications that are available through “download”, while being hosted on the server of the software producer. Any data entered into these applications will be safeguarded as well. Companies using SaaS and some variations include Amazon.com (Symbol: AMZN) and Salesforce.com (Symbol: CRM).

What affect will SaaS have on XEROX (Symbol: XRX)? Detrimental. With SaaS, there may be no future need for Printing and Processing Paper. Both are the mainstay of Xerox’s revenues. We believe the company’s revenues will continue to fall, unless they adopt some form of SaaS integrate with their current product offerings.

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The SPEC’s found a website geared toward the UNHAPPY CONSUMER. BadServiceZipCodes.com is a website site that allows its visitors to spread the word about unsatisfactory service received from various business sectors and even government agencies.

The focus of this site is local service. We would imagine that is why the ZipCode is highlighted. The site also has a feature where you select “up-to-5″ ZipCodes and have an alert forwarded to your email address whenever an alert is submitted to the site for that/those particular ZipCodes.

The most fascinating feature of this website is the “State Assistance” pages. There is a page for each state in the union (50). On each page is the name, address, phone number(s), and other contact information for agencies regulating specific industries and professions (Ex. Doctors, Lawyers, Contractors, Banks, Credit Card companies, Hotels, Retail Stores, Internet companies, etc….). This is especially helpful for those without the financial means to hire an attorney in today’s economic times.

You can also login using your Facebook ID, and then subsequently share your submitted complaint with your Facebook friends.

For advertisers, this site provides an ad model not familiar to the internet. They use EXCLUSIVE ad placement. That is correct. There is no CPC (Cost-per-Click), CPM (Cost-per-Measurement), etc… The price of ad placement is equal to or lower than the typical internet ad models. But this EXCLUSIVITY should provide any advertiser a great platform of exposure.

The SPEC’s recommend the site as a good resource for consumers. If you are “TIRED OF THE BS”, then go to BadServiceZipCodes.com.

The Business World constantly wonders if, how, and when “Social Media” networks will become “Profitably Monetized”.  Facebook and Twitter are the two main culprits of conversation.

Facebook generates revenue from advertising. There is some speculation as whether the company is profitable however. Twitter has millions and millions of users. But, Twitter generates no revenue whatsoever. Twitter runs solely off of Venture Capital money.

Both platforms have created what the SPEC’s call a SECONDARY MARKET ECONOMY, whose sole purpose is to provide products and services which are utilized by users and members of both mediums.

Facebook users have a choice of various “Applications” to use when visiting the website. These applications are developed by companies not affiliated by Facebook. The fee for developing Facebook Applications range from $900 to over $10,000. Many applications contain revenue models (Advertising, Product sales), separate from the Facebook ad platform. A few Facebook Application developer companies include but are not limited to:

Multi Programming Solutions, LTD 

Zynga

The Twitter business model has created companies whom design the popular and Viral “backgrounds” seen on so many Twitter company pages. It is argued that a nice looking Twitter background will generate more followers than that of the “plain look.” A Twitter background developer include:

TwitterBackgrounds.com

These companies are just a few of those who currently exist. As the popularity of Twitter and Facebook grows globally day-by-day, many more innovative companies providing products and services for these platforms will appear as well.