The document compares cloud ERP systems to on-premise ERP systems. It notes that upgrades can disrupt business for on-premise systems, taking time and resources. However, cloud ERP systems like NetSuite allow for automatic upgrades that are faster and less disruptive. The cloud system ensures access to the latest features without needing to make a strong case for an upgrade or dedicating extensive time and resources to the process.

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CLOUD
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A Comparison Guide

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A Comparison Guide
From losing customisation to version-lock, it’s
understandable that upgrades can be daunting if
your business is using an on-premise ERP system.
According to the Aberdeen Group, nearly half of
organisations cite a fear of business disruption as
a reason to avoid upgrading.
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Our cloud ERP solution eliminates the problems
your organisation faces when upgrading.
With cloud, automatic standardised updates
enable faster and easier upgrades.
We’ve put together this handy comparison guide
which identifies the issues your business faces
when upgrading your on-premise ERP system -
and how the world’s #1 business software suite,
NetSuite, can solve these.
ON-PREMISE
ERP SYSTEMS
CLOUD
ERP SOLUTION
Upgrades can be lengthy and arduous for
proprietary systems
NetSuite is multi-subsidiary enabled, used in
100+ countries across 190+ currencies
GLOBAL ENABLEMENT
May not offer enough new features to build a
case for upgrade
Upgrades are automatically enabled, granting
instant access to the latest features
BUILDING A SOLID BUSINESS CASE
Duration of upgrade can disrupt everyday
business operations
Cloud infrastructure ensures efficient
deployment without additional resources
SPEED OF DEPLOYMENT
Manually migrating system customisations can
make upgrade cost prohibitive
Customisation migrates automatically with
every upgrade
CUSTOMISATION
Integrating systems takes time and resources Upgrades prebuild integration with other
legacy systems
INTEGRATION
Can be costly, especially if a third
party is contracted
Automatic maintenance and support
CUSTOMISATION