Comparing Hosted (Online) & On-Premises Software Systems

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We have touched upon the benefits of hosted software before, but we have yet to provide a side-by-side comparison of hosted and on-premises. The following post will serve as an overview guide to the difference between these deployment methods. The Advantages/Disadvantages of On-Premises Software:    Advantages    Disadvantages Data is stored inside the organization Increased customization and … Read more

SaaS: Stop Adding Annoying Servers

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Much has been said and written about the pros and cons of moving your business and accounting software systems into the “Cloud”. If you’re planning to replace your existing, on-premise ERP system anyway, then hopefully you are at least exploring the possibility of a SaaS / Cloud Computing implementation. But what if your server has … Read more

SaaS (Hosted) ERP: How Safe is Your Data?

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The trend towards SaaS (software as a service) / Cloud Computing / hosted software continues, although in the ERP and Accounting software space, it’s an evolution rather than a revolution. In dealing with smaller owner-managed companies, I note that one of the ongoing reservations that business owners have about going the SaaS route is the … Read more