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Cloud-based vs on premise software solutions. What are the benefits?

Most service business today have a cloud-based IT stack, supporting business growth and continuous innovations. But if you are still considering your options - Cloud-based or on premise - here are 8 benefits to consider when choosing the right approach for your business.

Written by Asolvi

Field Service

The cloud transformation of Field Service Solutions

Traditionally, service and contract management has been done using on-premises software solutions that are installed and maintained on the company’s own servers. However, over the last decade, cloud-based solutions have emerged as a viable alternative that offer many advantages over on-premises solutions.

8 basic benefits of a cloud-based solution over the traditional on-premise alternative

1. Improved Accessibility

When you transition to a cloud-based solution, you gain the ability to access the software from any device, whether it's a mobile device or laptop, as long as you have a secure internet connection. This grants you increased flexibility to work from the office, home, or even while on the move. It also enhances the flexibility of your work team, as they are not confined to a single location to carry out their tasks.

2. Reduce IT Hardware in your Office

Cloud software is hosted on an external server managed by your software provider, eliminating the need for your own server. Consequently, you no longer require wires, cables, redundant routers, and other IT hardware to take up space in your office.

3. Cost Reduction

One of the main benefits of cloud-based solutions is that they have lower upfront and ongoing costs than on-premises solutions. On-premise solutions require significant investments in hardware, software licenses, maintenance, upgrades, security, backup, and IT staff. Cloud-based solutions eliminate these costs by providing a subscription-based model that only charges for what is used. Additionally, you won't have to worry about unexpected ad-hoc fees for repairs, as these expenses are covered by your monthly subscription.

4. Enhanced Data Security Centralisation

Cloud computing centralizes data backups in the Data Centers of cloud providers, eliminating the need for individual users or teams to perform their own backups on-site or off-site. This reduces the risk of data loss in the event of a backup failure or disaster. Cloud providers ensure data restoration by constantly updating a copy of your data in their cloud storage. Moreover, utilizing cloud security technologies such as data encryption and two-factor authentication, enhances privacy for your teams compared to relying on their own equipment or servers at home or in the office.

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5. Improved Performance

Utilizing cloud computing resources concurrently leads to better performance gains compared to having your own dedicated server hardware. Cloud computing enhances input/output operations per second (IOPS), and cloud services offer high availability without any downtime as they are distributed across multiple cloud facilities. Cloud providers are responsible for system updates, bug fixes, and security patches, providing users with a streamlined experience. Adopting cloud-based software ensures constant updates and automatic refreshing as developers continuously work on enhancing the product and resolving potential issues. These updates are often performed outside of office working hours, minimizing disruption and eliminating the need for manual organization-wide updates by an IT department, saving both time and money.

6. Greater Scalability

Another benefit of cloud-based solutions is that they have greater scalability than on-premise solutions. On-premise solutions have limited capacity and performance that depend on the company’s own hardware and infrastructure. Cloud-based solutions have unlimited capacity and performance that can be adjusted according to the company’s needs and demand. Cloud-based solutions can easily handle spikes in usage, growth in customers or contracts, or expansion into new markets or regions.

7. More Innovation

Cloud-based solutions have more innovation than on-premises solutions. On-premises solutions are often outdated and incompatible with modern technologies or trends. Cloud-based solutions are constantly evolving and improving with new features and functionalities that enhance user experience and customer value. Cloud-based solutions also enable users to integrate with other applications or platforms that provide complementary services or data.

8. Environmentally Friendly Solution

Cloud computing is a greener technology compared to traditional IT solutions. By transitioning to the cloud, businesses can reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. Instead of maintaining in-house servers and software, businesses can rely on cloud-based services to access the same applications and data from any computer or device connected to the internet. This eliminates the need for businesses to purchase and manage their own IT infrastructure.

Conclusion

Cloud-based solutions are the future of service and contract management. They offer many benefits over on-premises solutions in terms of cost, scalability, availability, mobility, and innovation. Asolvi is a leader in providing cloud-based service and contract management solutions to its customers. Asolvi solutions help businesses streamline their processes, increase their efficiency and productivity, and grow their revenue and profitability.

Asolvi helps many service business to move their field service operations to the cloud every year. Learn more about our cloud based software here.