The Benefits of Cloud-Based ERP Business Software
Are you still using ERP business software on an on-premises server? Would you like to work more efficiently and quickly?
Discover the benefits of cloud-based ERP business software. Read below to find out what ERP business software can do for your organization!
1. Flexibility
With your ERP business software in the cloud, you gain the flexibility to use the software in a way that’s tailored to your needs. The software is available anywhere, and by logging in via a remote desktop or portal, you have immediate access to your data and processes.
So, monthly scaling up and down, logging in from anywhere, and paying based on usage? Three ‘checks’!
2. Low maintenance costs
Organizations often incur high costs to maintain and keep their ERP business software running. As a result, they sometimes use older versions or run on outdated servers.
By moving your business software to the cloud, you can save a lot of money. Among other things, you’ll save on the cost of purchasing servers, cooling the server room, and the hours needed to keep everything running.
With cloud-based business software, you pay only a fraction of the cost each month. Especially if you opt for a ‘shared cloud solution,’ you also share the infrastructure costs with other users.
3. Working Safely
We can immediately dispel the myth that the cloud isn't secure. In fact, we can guarantee that your data is more secure in the cloud than it would be if you stored it on an on-premises server.
Cloud providers are investing heavily in security—including technology, firewalls, and antivirus scanners. Our cloud platform, the Alistar Business Cloud, is based on Microsoft Azure. Microsoft invests €1 billion annually in cybersecurity and has a security team of more than 200 experts to keep the platform secure.
In addition, you can easily add your own security solutions—such as multi-factor authentication, email filters, and backups—to further optimize your security.
4. A Complete Cloud-Based Workplace
In addition to your ERP business software in the cloud, you can also move your entire workspace to the cloud. For example, you can make graphics software (such as Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, and Vectorworks), Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), and outdated legacy software available in the cloud.
This allows you to create a complete workspace in the cloud that you can also fully customize for each user according to his or her preferences.
5. Focus on Development
Not every organization has the necessary in-house IT expertise to maintain and keep all applications and the IT infrastructure up to date. In addition, developments in IT are happening so quickly that you can easily fall behind and fail to get the most out of your software.
If you host the software in the cloud, you can completely outsource maintenance to your IT/ERP partner. They’ll be happy to work with you on maintenance, updates, and optimizing your software in the cloud.
