This slide deck aims to: - Help you decode which DAM hosting option is right for the needs of your organisation - Explore the benefits of the cloud VS those of an on-premise installation

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Should you be
hosting your DAM
software on-
premise or in the
cloud?
A ResourceSpace guide

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• The debate continues
as to whether a DAM
solution is best hosted
on-premise, or in the
cloud.
The DAM debate: cloud v on-premise

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Which DAM hosting option is the right
for your organisation?
This slide deck aims to:
• Help you decode which DAM hosting option is
right for the needs of your organisation
• Explore the benefits of the cloud VS those of an
on-premise installation

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How to know when cloud DAM is
right for you
Cloud DAM could be right for you:
• When you have no IT team or hardware in place
• If you don’t want to allocate staff, time, costs and
responsibility to hosting DAM software

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Reason 1: Lacking IT infrastructure
• If you’re without the appropriate equipment, staff
and technical know-how
• The cloud allows you to enjoy all of the benefits
of high performance, cutting edge software
without the need for physical resources

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Reason 2: Absence of technical
expertise
When your DAM software is hosted with the cloud,
you don’t need to worry about:
• The hassle and interruption of ongoing
maintenance issues or installation of upgrades
• Plus there’s no involvement required or downtime

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Reason 3: You just want a speedy
set-up
• The cloud is the quickest option to be up and
running straight away
• Set-up doesn’t require involvement of your IT
team (if you have one)

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• If working remotely is
important to you, with
cloud DAM operating
online, you have the
freedom of logging in
from any internet
supplied location
Reason 4: Freedom of mobility

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Reason 5: It shouldn’t be your
problem
• If you don’t want the responsibilities of server
power, redundancy, equipment failure, bugs and a
whole list of technical variables
• Hosting with the cloud absolves you of these
worries as your DAM vendor will be accountable
for these

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• The cloud allows you
to access the latest
versions and updates
more frequently
without having to
schedule downtime for
maintenance and
installation
Reason 6: You need to be up-to-date

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Reason 7: Data protection from
established data centres
• Your DAM vendor will be using a highly secure and
controlled data centre for your hosting needs
• Ensuring your data is protected and performance
of services is closely monitored
• Any glitches can be easily identified, isolated and
resolved

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Reason 8: Easily scalable on-demand
as your needs grow
• Cloud DAM is adjustable, as and when your
demand exceeds your current supply
• Without the need for interruption to service or
purchase of additional equipment

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How to know when on-premise
DAM is right for you
There are a couple of points to consider before
implementing cloud DAM:
• Connectivity - you are entirely dependent on the
Internet
• Budget - slightly increased cost of cloud hosting
• DAM on-premise –requires expense, time and
staff resources

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• Keeping things within
your own team and
environment, is useful
for those who prefer a
manual approach they
can be involved in
every step of the way
Will on-premise prove to be
off-putting?

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On-premise – negative factors
• You’ll be responsible for performing ongoing
updates and software maintenance, and
scheduling potential downtime
• Users won’t be able to benefit from remote
access as the system will only be available locally
• Physical factors and additional resources will need
to be considered in advance of expansion

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Summary

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Summary
• The cloud is becoming the preferred option for
hosting DAM
• It’s easy, immediate and requires little to no input
from the user
• There’s no escalating costs of managing IT
infrastructures
• It frees up resources and creativity saving time
and energy

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Full White Paper

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Full White Paper
• Interested to learn more? Download the full white
paper: Should you be hosting your DAM software
on-premise or in the cloud?
https://www.resourcespace.com/download?wp=2

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About
ResourceSpace

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About ResourceSpace
• ResourceSpace is web-based Digital Asset
Management software
• Convenient, productive and easy to use solution
for organising and sharing files
• Improves efficiency, encourages collaboration, and
frees up time and resources

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About ResourceSpace
• Fully customisable with highly beneficial features
• Open source software, meaning there are no
license fees to pay or vendor lock-ins
• To get started, visit:
http://www.resourcespace.com/trial

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Contact us
www.resourcespace.com
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International: +44 1367 710 245