Multi-Tenant Data Architecture
There is a number of factors blocking the adoption of software as a service (SaaS). To earn this trust, one of the highest priorities for a prospective SaaS architect is creating a SaaS data architecture that is both robust and secure enough to satisfy tenants or clients who are concerned about surrendering control of vital business data to a third party, while also being efficient and cost-effective to administer and maintain.
First article, Architecture Strategies for Catching the Long Tail
Second Article, Multi-Tenant Data Architecture
Catch the above two articles by Roger Wolter and Co where they discuss in details over this new trend. Impressive ...