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Cloud ERP: 3 Ways to Cut Costs
What are the cost-saving benefits of using a cloud based ERP like Microsoft Dynamics? The most common attraction to cloud solutions is the upfront savings with licensing and hardware. However, there are additional savings to consider. Scalability, upgrades and experiential uniformity are three understated perks to using a cloud based ERP. Read more to find out how these three areas can help your business cut costs.
3 Ways to Save with Cloud ERP
1. Cost Efficient Scalability
Growth is more efficient and affordable with a cloud based software. Unlike any on-premises software license which apply to a single individual, cloud based software licenses do not need to be registered to the name of an individual who may be replaced before the license runs out. Security and user access concerns dictate that you purchase a new user license for a new employee when using an on-premises software. Annual maintenance plans must be purchased, and there are costs if they are not. On premise software installations will require you to pay back fees before you can add new users, modules or updates. The inverse is true of cloud based software. User licenses can be terminated and added without any additional costs. Your cloud ERP provider manages all of the onboarding. This saves time and money because your IT department does not have to perform the mundane tasks involved with setting up and adding new users.
2. Upgrades, service packs and hot fixes
Not only does the monthly subscription of a cloud based ERP solution include the updates and service pack installations and hot fixes, but there are additional savings in that your IT Department is not burdened with the tedium of managing these tasks. This is only one of the hidden benefits, not having to spend time managing ongoing maintenance. With an on-premise Microsoft Dynamics ERP solution, the cost of a plan to upgrade can range from 16% to 25% of the annual plan. By using a cloud based solution, the upgrades are included in the monthly subscription. Therefore, it costs less and the ongoing maintenance is automatic.
3. Identical experienced regardless of location
The most significant cost savings are associated with the remote access and mobile experience. A secure VPN is necessary when deploying Microsoft Dynamics in house. The cost of building and securing and maintaining that VPN connection which allows your employees to connect can be significant, and the results are a system which is not even as functional. A cloud-based ERP system allows you to provide a seamless digital experience for remote access and from within the office. Want to know more about Microsoft Dynamics in the cloud? Contact Accountnet.
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