There are basically three types of computer software:

• Software that you buy and that runs on your computer
• Software that runs on a computer (server) in your office and you access it from a workstation via an office network.
• Software that runs on a remote super computer (server) that you access via the Internet and on which you rent access, storage and your own website. This is called a Hosted System or Software As A Service (SAAS)

Photo Director Pro™ is based on the third model. Photo Director Pro™ is a Hosted System, sometimes called Software As A Service (SAAS).

Hosted Systems are rapidly taking over the software world for the following reasons:

• You don't have to outlay large amounts of cash to buy the software - you just pay a small tax deductible rental per month
• You can access your software from anywhere in the world where there is an Internet connection
• You can run a hosted system on as many computers as you like without infringing any licences.
• You have access to a super powerful central server running the latest cutting edge operating system, the latest security and the world's fastest databases.
• You NEVER need to buy and install software upgrades
• You can stop renting at any time with a month's notice and you still get to retain ALL your images, online orders and customer information
• You can access and operate the system and your website just as easily from either a PC or a Mac
• You have highly skilled professionals managing the software and your security
• Every time we design an improvement or introduce a new feature, you get to use it immediately it's released at no extra charge - you're always up to date