What does cloud based ERP mean and why should we consider it as an option for our business. Let’s explore what this is, and how it can benefit companies of all sizes.
ERP software helps companies to keep track of, control and register their entire inventory. This software helps companies to manage sales and purchase records, as well as automating the financial and accounting departments.
The software also integrates all necessary business operations and provides a single source of data and records. These programs help with procurement, production, distribution, and fulfilment. With the cloud ERP program businesses enjoy the benefits of remote access and can share information freely across an organisation.
What is cloud based ERP?
Cloud based ERP is like any on-premises software application that companies buy, with one key difference. A cloud ERP system allows the company to use the software over the internet.
For cloud based ERP, the provider is responsible for the application, data storage, the underlying operating system, servers, the physical data centre infrastructure and installing security updates and feature upgrades.
Utilising the cloud enables business owners to access the full functionality of enterprise resource planning software without having to install or upgrade any hardware or hire expensive system administrators.
This means business owners can access the same, or better, features as on-premises systems with less hassle and without incurring most of the high upfront costs of traditional ERP solutions.
Benefits of cloud
Cloud based ERP can offer plenty of benefits to your business. From integrating your existing systems with the cloud version of the application to the option of on-demand pricing whenever you need it, Cloud ERP is something that can make your life easier.
Quick return on investment
Businesses are always looking for ways to improve their ROI. Therefore, ERP systems are an investment for them. The best part of buying cloud-based software is you can use it when you want to, without the traditional investment in hardware and software.
With the most advanced cloud-based ERP solutions available today, you don’t have to disrupt your business processes at all. They run seamlessly in the background giving you the opportunity to retain full control over your business decisions.
Let’s dive into the 4 key benefits for business growth:
No Hardware Management
Cloud technology allows organizations to focus on what is important rather than investing time, money and resources on creating, maintaining, and upgrading their servers.
Accessibility
Cloud based ERP allows businesses to access their critical business information from anywhere and from any connected device. This provides each employee with the same up-to-date information, no matter how far they are from headquarters. In turn, employees can make decisions faster and with greater confidence, leading to improved productivity.
Scalability
Cloud based ERP solutions allow organizations to grow their business in a way that is better suited to the needs of the business. Over the past few years, internet-based solutions have removed many of the burdens and challenges associated with traditional ERP — namely — the need and/or the technical ability to scale and add on new users and locations.
Better utilization of resources
Because it’s not hosted on your company’s computer, there is no need for staff to monitor, maintain and support the system. By enabling your IT staff to work on other projects, you can improve the value of your business.
To summarize:
Cloud ERP is a software that doesn’t require you to install it on your own server. Cloud solutions are hosted by the vendor and accessed by you over a cloud-based platform using internet browser. This makes it easier and faster for the business owners to get started with the software usage and take their business to the next level.
Cloud ERP helps businesses to gain flexibility, scalability, and control over their operations – learn more here
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