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Everything-as-a-Service

We are now living in the age of hyper-convenience, and the market for convenience (as-a-service) is soaring. For the better half of the last ten years, we have swiftly passed into the ‘as-a-service’ economy. The globalization of labour, highly disruptive business models and rapid consumerization have made the transition nearly inevitable. 

The heightened experience of ‘utility’ extends to both consumers and even businesses. From hailing a taxi or buying groceries to quick entertainment and daily productivity tools, everything is/can be made available as-a-service. So how did XaaS get to this point? — where it’s now the preferred operating model of choice for delivering any IT function as a service for consumption.

The ‘as-a-service’ concept is universally understood to be an analogue of cloud computing. It is predicted to be valued at nearly $344B by 2024, growing at 24% over the next five years.

The approach has been around since the ‘60s when SaaS quickly replaced the older ASP (Application System Provider) model. The real reason the ASP model failed? It wasn’t scalable. Gone are the days of buying licensed software products and lengthy on-site installation processes. In contrast, with SaaS, enterprises can buy and pay for what they use. By taking advantage of virtualization and cloud-based scalability — users access the same code base, while their data and customized interfaces are kept separate.


Towards the close of the millennium, Salesforce built the very first complete SaaS product, which is still today — one of the World’s most widely used customer relationship management (CRM) tools. 

Over the next ten years, SaaS quickly decentralized into Desktop; Data; Network; Security; Infrastructure; and Platform-as-a-service. Today, any core business function can be delivered through this model, such as Marketing, Banking, Healthcare, Appliances and Gaming among many others. 

Consumers, in the meantime, have become increasingly familiar with ‘use without ownership’ type of products including movies-as-a-service (Netflix, Hulu); communication-as-a-service (Whatsapp, Snapchat)

While companies like Uber & Grab have leveraged ‘service-as-a-product’ effectively — shifting the balance from car ownership to transportation-as-a-service; others like Joule have moved towards outcome-based pricing where users can subscribe to cars without any time limit.

The essence of XaaS is simply delivering a service over the Internet, rather than on-site. The most efficient way to do this is through the cloud. Being more cheaper and efficient, the cloud services model witnessed mainstream adoption only within the last decade. The real advantage stays the ability for companies to wholly deliver a one-click operation for the end-user. 

Tesla has already disrupted the automobile industry with its radical as-a-service concept: upgrade your car (software) for free, for life! Tesla is also planning to shift to pay-as-you-use models including autonomously renting out your car when you are on holiday. 

Consumers easily get behind this technology because it reduces any ownership risk and encourages more users to try these services at affordable and competitive pricing. This is how and why we have pizza-as-a-service today! Hence XaaS. 

How does XaaS help your business?

There are currently over 5.6 million professional and creative services companies in operation around the world. Technology is constantly evolving the state of how we do business, and the operating models we use today will have to adapt to innovations that disrupt tomorrow.

The Real Impact of XaaS

  1. The Cloud has moved beyond the “hype” realm into a digital must-have for any enterprise. Regardless of the size of the business, the cloud is your best bet for maximum scalability and mobility.

  2. One-to-many is now a customizable relationship, thanks to XaaS models that help you deploy services with precision and speed.

  3. Agile enablement calls for being nimble across software delivery. Create business value through incremental, sustainable, and measurable agility.

  4. Plug and Play allows for maximizing combined services, greater efficiency gains, and uptime — giving your business the autonomy to use services as and when you need.

  5. Resource & Cost-lax operations reduce major overheads by 3-5X by leveraging the right consumption-based models.

The move away from legacy business mechanisms, ties to the resource-intensive effort of shifting from selling products to selling capabilities. If the front office and back office aren’t aligned, the business will struggle to move forward.

Enterprises are increasingly looking to achieve results through as-a-service models—using hybrid delivery—that can be explicitly configured to deliver critical business outcomes in a short turnaround time. 

Talk to us today to learn how we are helping enterprises operate successfully in the digital world. Drop us a line here hello@mantralabsglobal.com   

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Sales Applications Are Disrupting More Than Just Sales

Sales success today isn’t about luck or lofty goals—it’s about having the right tools in your team’s hands, wherever they go. Following our earlier in-depth exploration of sales technology, we will now examine how cutting-edge sales apps are becoming the backbone of modern industries, transforming complex workflows into seamless, growth-driving machines.

From retail to healthcare, logistics to real estate, businesses are deploying sales applications to enhance operational transparency, cut redundant tasks, and build intelligent sales ecosystems. These tools are not only digitizing workflows—they’re driving growth, improving engagement, and redefining how field teams operate.

Lead Ecosystems: Unified visibility across channels

One app. Five workflows. Zero friction.

A leading insurance brand relaunched their app—a sleek, powerful sales companion that’s turning everyday agents into top performers.

No more paperwork. More time to sell.

Here’s what changed:

  • Every visit is tagged, tracked, and followed through. Renewals? Never missed. Leads? Fully visible.
  • Attendance and reimbursements went on autopilot. No more manual logs. No more chasing approvals.
  • New business and renewals are tracked in real time, with accurate forecasting that sales leaders can finally trust.
  • Dashboards are clean, configurable, and useful—insights that move the business, not just report on it.
  • Seamless Integrations. API connectivity with Darwin Box, IMD Master Data, and SSO authentication for a unified experience.

The result? A field team that moves faster, sells better, and works smarter.

Retail: Taking Orders from the Frontline—Smartly

Field sales agents in retail, especially FMCG, used to rely on gut instinct. Now, with intelligent sales applications:

  • AI recommends what to upsell or cross-sell based on previous order patterns
  • Real-time stock availability and credit status are visible in the app
  • Geo-fencing ensures optimized route planning
  • Built-in payment collection modules streamline transaction closure

Healthcare: Structuring Sales with Compliance and Precision

Healthcare leaders don’t need more reports—they need better visibility from the field.  Whether it’s engaging hospital networks, onboarding clinics, or enabling diagnostics at the last mile, everything needs precision, compliance, and clarity. 

Mantra Labs helped a leading healthcare enterprise design a sales app that integrates knowledge, compliance, performance, and recognition, turning frontline agents into informed, aligned, and empowered brand advocates. 

Here’s what it delivers:

  • Role-based onboarding that keeps every level of the field force aligned and accountable
  • Escalation mechanisms are built into the system, driving transparency across commissions and performance reviews
  • A centralized Knowledge Hub featuring healthcare news, service updates, and training modules to keep reps well-informed
  • Recognition modules that celebrate milestones, boost morale, and reinforce a culture of excellence

Now, the field agents aren’t just connected—they’re aligned, upskilled, and accountable.

Real Estate: From Cold Calls to Smart Conversions

For real estate agents, timing and personalization are everything. Sales applications are evolving to include:

  • Virtual site tour integration for remote buyers
  • Mortgage and EMI calculators to increase buyer confidence
  • WhatsApp-based lead capture and nurture sequences
  • CRM integration for inventory updates and automatic scheduling

Logistics: From Chaos to Control in Field Coordination

Field agents in logistics are switching from clipboards to real-time command centers on mobile. Modern sales applications offer:

  • Live delivery status and route deviation alerts
  • Automated dispute reporting and issue resolution tracking
  • Fleet coordination through integrated GPS modules
  • Customer feedback capture and SLA dashboards

What’s new & what’s next in Sales Applications?

Here’s what’s pushing the next wave of innovation:

  • Voice-to-Text Logging: Agents dictate notes while on the move.
  • AI-Powered Nudges: Apps that suggest next-best actions based on behavior.
  • Omnichannel Communication: In-app chat, WhatsApp, email—unified.
  • Role-Based Dashboards: Different data views for admins, managers, and field reps.

What does this mean for Business Leaders?

Sales Applications are not just tactical tools. They’re platforms for transformation. With the right design, integrations, and analytics, they:

  • Replace guesswork with intelligence
  • Reduce the cost of delay and manual labor
  • Improve agent accountability and transparency
  • Speed up decision-making across hierarchies

The future of field sales lies in intuitive, AI-driven applications that adapt to every industry’s nuances. At Mantra Labs, we work closely with enterprises to custom-build sales applications that align with business objectives and ground-level realities.

Conclusion: 

If your agents still rely on Excel trackers and daily call reports, it’s time to reimagine your sales operations. Let us help you bring your field operations into the future—with tools that are fast, field-tested, and built for scale.

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