For years, the IT world’s mantra was singular: “Cloud-First.” We witnessed a mass migration toward the SaaS (Software as a Service) model, driven by the promise of reduced costs and infinite scalability. Today, however, we are entering a new phase.
“SaaS Fatigue” and the Paradox of the “Per-user” Model
Even before it became a technical issue, the nostalgia for On-Premise solutions seems driven by a subtle but widespread management fatigue. What many analysts call “SaaS Fatigue” is the saturation resulting from dozens of fragmented subscriptions, operational costs spiraling out of control and, above all, a growing anxiety over the loss of sovereignty over one’s own data. Companies are starting to ask themselves if it is worth paying “rent” for critical tools that could instead reside permanently within their own walls.
Added to this is an economic paradox fueled by artificial intelligence. The traditional SaaS business model is almost always based on the number of users (per-seat). But if an AI Agent can now perform tasks that previously required an entire team, does it still make sense to pay for users that automation is rendering redundant?
Market nervousness suggests, at least in part, that this doubt may be well-founded. Only a few weeks ago, on February 3, 2026, we witnessed what has been dubbed “SaaSpocalypse”, sudden stock market crash that wiped out nearly $300 billion in market capitalization.
This event was not a rejection of the technology itself, but a signal of market concern over the viability of an economic model that AI is making, perhaps, obsolete.
In this scenario, we can imagine a new model of software consumption that might actually be an “old model.” The physical ownership of locally installed software is no longer looking like an outdated idea; it is beginning to appear as a forward-looking caution to protect technological assets.
Data Sovereignty & Responsibility (NIS2)
Beyond the economic aspect, there is the crucial theme of Data Sovereignty. Relying on a SaaS often means practicing “Blind Trust” caused by handing over your metadata and infrastructure logs to a third-party provider.
With many regulations entrying into force, such as NIS2, responsibility for supply chain security has become a legal pillar. An On-Premise model may become less lucrative for the vendor, but it is far more ethical for the user, as it allows for:
- Total control: Monitoring data never leaves the corporate perimeter, eliminating the risk of data leakage to third-party servers.
- Delegating security to the source: Instead of having to validate the security posture of a cloud provider, the company uses its own already certified and protected infrastructure.
- Guaranteed Cyber Resilience: An internal system can function even in isolation or during attacks that hit major cloud providers, ensuring continuity where SaaS fails.
Being Masters in Your Own House
Salazar, a governance & compliance Cyber Resilience solution that translates raw assets, applications & dependencies, into business services. Enabling a unified visibility into RPO/RTO compliance across your organization!
In this context, Salazar’s choice to remain an On-Premise platform is not a matter of fashion, but of defensive architecture. Installed directly within the client’s infrastructure, it leaves total ownership and responsibility for data to the user. This structure not only simplifies compliance and GDPR management but enables a deeper level of control:
- Asset as a unique identity: Salazar identifies every resource through four unique data points (Name, Type, Policy, and Domain).
- Service-based organization: The software requires a configuration based on the company’s actual business functions. This knowledge resides within the company’s IT department and cannot (and should not) be outsourced.
- Metric calculation: The calculation of RPO and RTO happens locally, analyzing data sent via segregated agents without having to open holes in the firewall to the outside world.
The Antidote to Uncertainty
In this landscape, installing Salazar within your own perimeter means moving from being mere tenants of an external platform to becoming the true owners of your own “truth machine.” Because when the time comes to prove the resilience of your backups, data sovereignty is not a detail. It is your only true guarantee!
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