The document provides a neutral analysis of the pros and cons of cloud-based software versus on-premise software. It discusses that while initial predictions were that cloud adoption would rapidly grow in 2013, on-premise software is still widely used. The document outlines several factors to consider between the two options such as data security, access, scalability, cost, integration, service/training, system availability, disaster recovery, ease of implementation, and legal/jurisdictional concerns. It concludes that selecting the right solution depends on your specific needs and being able to rely on the solution.