One of the biggest breakthroughs in software has been the evolution of Software as a Service (SaaS) utilising “Cloud” technology. It offers a host of advantages for many businesses, but why should it matter to you? For companies within the Promotional Merchandise Business, here is our list of the Top 7 Reasons To Go “Cloud”:
 
1 Rapid Deployment – When rolling out Cloud software, there is no need for interruptions to your daily business operations or to have to wait for servers to be installed. Because SaaS technology is hosted at a remote, but secure site by a vendor, it is much faster and easier to deploy and integrate than traditional applications. In fact, with Cloud products, you can generally implement a solution within 2-6 weeks.

2 Cost-Effective – Because this software lives ‘in the Cloud’ there are long-term financial savings associated with the SaaS model. Costs associated with maintenance, supporting hardware, IT infrastructure, licensing, and staffing are minimized. Additionally, when comparing the price of on-premise software versus SaaS, businesses must consider the elimination of the disruption in operations that occurs whenever traditional software goes through a major update. More often than not, a hardware upgrade is also necessary when upgrading to a new software product.

3 Accessibility – Cloud technology can be accessed from anywhere at any time, allowing your mobile workers to quickly and reliably retrieve real-time, synchronized data from their device at any point while they are in the field.

4 Automatic Upgrades – Vendors regularly and automatically upgrade software, eliminating the end-user’s responsibility for installing and running applications locally on their desktop or laptop computers. This not only simplifies the user experience, but also eliminates the burdens of software maintenance, support or interrupting ongoing operations.

5 Reliability – Because of features including personal support and extensive network redundancy, SaaS is far more dependable than utilising local servers,
ensuring both the application availability and sufficient performance on which successful businesses operate.

6 Future Proof – By law, the data you enter and save in the cloud is yours, it cannot be sold or passed on to others without your permission. Even if the company providing the SAAS programme are bought out, the new owners need your permission to continue. You are in control of your data.

7 Security – Being afraid of the Cloud is a thing of the past. With multiple redundancy instant backups, high tech secure server farms (located across several different locations equipped with the latest technology against cyber theft) and a specialised team monitoring the servers 24/7/365, you will never have to worry that your data is not secure. It’s their job, let them handle it.

Let the software work for you.
 
You can concentrate on what you do best… selling Merchandise!

Published on: February 20th, 2014