Top SaaS applications from IT and automation leaders in 2024

Year after year, our tech stack grows and contracts as we find value in new applications and sunset others that no longer serve us. 

While each company is different, we love to hear what others find valuable in their tech stack.

Meet the hottest apps in the tech stack

In the upcoming State of SaaS report (release date pending), we surveyed hundreds of IT professionals about all things SaaS: tech stack, priorities, and automation. One key area of focus was the applications that IT leaders see as the most important in their current software landscape.

Emerging from our survey in no particular order:

Adobe Creative Cloud: A powerhouse suite offering design tools for graphic design, video editing, web development, and photography.

Asana: A work management platform aiding teams in organizing tasks, projects, and goals, while enhancing communication and collaboration.

Atlassian: Encompassing both Jira and Confluence, provides project tracking, issue management, and team collaboration functionalities.

Amazon Web Services (AWS): A leader in cloud computing, offering a wide array of services for storage, databases, networking, and more.

BetterCloud: Empowering IT leaders with automation for complete visibility and seamless management of their entire tech stack, including enforcing security policies and managing permissions.

Dropbox: A popular choice for file storage and sharing, facilitating collaboration across teams and locations.

GitHub: A go-to platform for version control, collaboration, and code sharing among software development teams.

Google Workspace: Offering Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Calendar, providing productivity tools for communication and collaboration.

Jamf: Simplifying the management of Apple devices within organizations, streamlining deployment, configuration, and security.

Microsoft 365: A comprehensive suite of productivity tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, facilitating document creation, communication, and collaboration.

NetSuite: A leading cloud-based ERP platform for financials, inventory management, and CRM.

Okta: Simplifying secure access management for users and applications across organizations.

Salesforce: A dominant force in CRM, empowering businesses to manage customer relationships, track leads, and close deals.

ServiceNow: Streamlining IT service management (ITSM), automating workflows, and improving service delivery.

Slack: A dominant force in work communication, known for its real-time interaction and intuitive interface.

Workday: A popular cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, centralizing HR processes from payroll to talent acquisition.

Zendesk: Providing a comprehensive customer service platform with ticketing, knowledge base management, and live chat functionalities.

Zoom: A leader in video conferencing solutions, enabling remote workforces to connect and collaborate seamlessly.

To learn how each of these applications (and more) integrate with BetterCloud to streamline workflows and supercharge your IT team, check out our integration center.

The future of business applications with BetterCloud

This serves as a glimpse into the diverse applications powering today’s businesses. However, a key trend is emerging: IT leaders are looking to consolidate their tech stacks and extract more value out of the applications they already use. The goal is to empower teams and improve overall efficiency without the burden of managing a sprawl of disconnected applications.

Stay tuned for the full release of the State of SaaS report to delve deeper into this trend.