HCM technology provides significant cost savings and benefits to businesses. Initial implementation of cloud-based HCM solutions can cost 79% less than on-premise solutions, and businesses experience approximately 90% in savings for ongoing standard maintenance of cloud-based solutions. Cloud-based HCM applications reduce IT costs while providing access from any location on any device. It also allows for easier software upgrades, improved data security, shorter learning curves for employees, better talent management and employee engagement, and overall streamlined HR processes. Adopting HCM technology can increase a business's return on investment.