Patent ID: 8271615
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for monitoring and managing the use of a plurality of software as a service (SaaS) applications within a common connection and database framework, the method comprising: receiving a request for monitoring and managing information and attributes related to a plurality of SaaS applications, the request being received via a single portal within a common connection and database framework; displaying an Internet-based interface that is configured to display, select and access information and attributes related to the plurality of SaaS applications; receiving a selection criteria for an object related to the plurality of SaaS applications within the Internet-based interface to be monitored or managed, and when monitoring is performed on the selected object: wherein monitoring and managing is performed for selected objects, items and SaaS applications displayed in the Internet-based interface via the single portal within the common connection and database framework.