On-Premise solutions require enterprises to purchase a license and copy of the software to use it, and the entire instance resides within an organization’s premises. There is generally a greater level of protection within an On-Premise solution with the infrastructure only being accessed by users within the organization’s premises. However, the downside of On-Premise Solutions are the costs associated with managing and maintaining them. They require in-house server hardware, licenses, integration capabilities, and an IT team required to manage the system.

1. THE
Advantages of Cloud Solutions Compared to Traditional On-Premise Solutions

2. ● Cloud Solutions have gained significant traction in the last decade –Across businesses of all SIZES,
GEOGRAPHIES and INDUSTRIES.
● Cloud Solutions promise to not only SAVE TIME AND MONEY, but IMPROVE AGILITY AND
SCALABILITY.
● Today, every solution provider is offering some form of cloud deployment, and many have completely
done away with On-Premise offerings.
Do you Choose to Deploy your Business Management Solution
On-Premise or in the Cloud?

3. Traditional On-Premise VS Cloud Solutions
On-Premise Solutions
● Requires enterprises to PURCHASE A
LICENSE and copy of the software to use it.
● The infrastructure either resides within an
ORGANIZATION’S PREMISES or on a
LEASED IaaS platform.
● The downside of On-Premise Solutions are the
HIGH COSTS associated with managing and
maintaining them.
● Requires INTEGRATION CAPABILITIES, and an
IT TEAM required to manage the system.

4. Traditional On-Premise VS Cloud Solutions
Cloud Solutions
● A THIRD PARTY PROVIDER hosts and
manages the entire solution
● Maintenance, backup, upgrades, security
and disaster recovery – ALL IS MANAGED
by the third party vendor.
● Allows companies to PAY ON A NEED
BASIS and SCALE UP OR DOWN based
on usage, user requirements and growth.

5. Advantages of Cloud Solutions
Lower Costs
● Companies that adopt cloud solutions
don’t have to fund for or manage their
own data centers.
● They pay the solution provider a
MONTHLY / ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
fee to manage it.
● They only PAY FOR WHAT THEY USE
(resources and features), with none of
the maintenance & upkeep costs.

6. Advantages of Cloud Solutions
No Management & Maintenance
● hosted in FULLY MANAGED AND MAINTAINED third-party Infrastructure
● Organizations can use their valuable resources to FOCUS ON HIGHER ORDER
INNOVATIVE TASKS that help them win in the marketplace.

7. Advantages of Cloud Solutions
Seamless Upgrades / Updates
● customers are always provided with the LATEST VERSION and the LATEST FEATURES
of the applications as soon as it is released.
● Users of the product can get these benefits WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL COST OR
INFRASTRUCTURE and minimal disruptions to day to day business

8. Advantages of Cloud Solutions
Mobility & Collaboration
● Cloud solutions are HIGHLY FLEXIBLE and can be ACCESSED FROM ANYWHERE as long as
there’s an internet enabled device.
● Significantly reduces a businesses operating cost and improves productivity as :
! Users can MAKE DECISIONS FROM
ANYWHERE from a mobile / laptop or
tablet.
! Employees can carry out assigned
tasks from any location.
! Users can SHARE DATA ACROSS
LOCATIONS and departments as everyone
operates under a singular interface.
! Companies can INTERACT WITH VENDORS
& CUSTOMERS, to reduce time to market.

9. Advantages of Cloud Solutions
Scalability
● Instead of purchasing and installing additional hardware and software, you can
almost INSTANTLY ACCOMMODATE an unlimited number of NEW USERS and
NEW FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
● Cloud Solutions can also EASILY ADAPT TO NEW TRENDS in the market.

10. Advantages of Cloud Solutions
Secure & Reliable
● Hosted and maintained in WORLD
CLASS HOSTING ENVIRONMENTS.
● HIGH LEVELS OF DATA SAFETY
AND SECURITY across all instances
to support data redundancy and
encryption.
● By ensuring geographic diversity and
back-ups, these data centers are
able to ensure BETTER DATA AND
APPLICATION AVAILABILITY.

11. Advantages of Cloud Solutions
Set-Up Time
● A Cloud solution’s system setup
requires a VERY SMALL INITIAL
INVESTMENT.
● Only Investment - Purchasing the
SUBSCRIPTION BASED SERVICES
with specifications on storage,
number of users and functionalities.
● time required for proper installation
of hardware and infrastructure is
reduced to a great extent – and is
ALMOST INSTANTANEOUS.

12. Advantages
● Cost Effectiveness
● Flexibility
● Scalability
● Security
● Speed
● Better Management of Internal Operations.
● Increased customer loyalty & satisfaction
If you are an SME need of an IT Solution
that can grow with you – A Cloud is your
Best Bet!
Conclusion

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