This August 2015 post examined how decentralized SaaS adoption created fragmentation, security risks, and operational overhead. The illusion of simplicity from plug-and-play SaaS quickly turned into complex integration and governance challenges.
By late 2016, SaaS management platforms emerged to help consolidate billing, access, and risk oversight. Central IT began working with teams to curate approved tools without stifling innovation.
By 2025, most enterprises maintain a hybrid SaaS model — combining freedom of choice with platform guardrails and data architecture governance. Tool sprawl is now measured and managed instead of ignored or banned.
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