We are all hearing terms being thrown around lately about Cloud Computing, SaaS (Software as a Service) and Hosting or Hosted computing. Even professionals often use them interchangeably so it’s no wonder so many people are confused or don’t understand the difference. And the way providers of these services use the words, there isn’t 100% [...]
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Comparing ERP Software Options
Comparing ERP Software Delivery: On-Premise, SaaS and Hosted ERP software is the life blood of today’s business. ERP is often described as a solution for business management and reporting to help organizations work at peak performance, but really it’s much more. It is the life blood of a company providing automated work-flows and best [...]
continue reading...If You Could Have KPI’s Delivered to Your Phone, Would You Do It?
We just released our first set of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) available on the Windows Phone 7. Customers of myGPcloud are able to view real-time company data, such as sales, cash, orders, receipts, and payables due. These KPI’s can be made available to specific users based upon security and roles within the myGPcloud ERP solution. [...]
continue reading...Does Anyone Believe that Subscription Pricing is Going Away?
Really? You think people are going to abandon the cash flow benefits and flexibility of subscription pricing? I am not Steve, The Oracle; I cannot actually see the future. But I can make some pretty good guesses. And, it’s not going to happen. Two big reasons already mentioned: The cash flow benefits are particularly attractive [...]
continue reading...What Happens to My SaaS Online Business System When I Lose My Internet Connection?
As the SaaS world expands, organizations are looking beyond CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and contact management systems to full blown, best of breed, Enterprise Software like Dynamics GP. One question that potential customers ask me is “what happens if I lose my internet connection? How do we ship, bill and manufacture?”. Normally this questions comes [...]
continue reading...Are You Really Considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) When Evaluating Software as a Service (SaaS)?
These days, everyone is throwing around buzz words like “Software as a Service” or “Hosted” or “Cloud”, but how do I really go about calculating the total cost of the solution and whether to choose “the Cloud” or on-premise (traditional) solutions? There are a number of cost figures to include : 1. License fee 2. [...]
continue reading...Is Software as a Service (SaaS) a Passing Fad?
I’ve heard people say that Software as a service (SaaS) is the “best thing since life’s bread” and I’ve also heard others claim that it’s just the newest thing and it will pass. The best analysis I’ve seen on the subject came from an associate of mine, Pat Gray, in his blog on “Cloud Computing [...]
continue reading...Software as a Service (Saas) vs. On-Premise Dynamics GP
The world is changing…companies are looking more and more towards “the cloud” for their computing needs. It started with CRM systems, which some organizations consider “not business critical”, but now the cloud has encompassed full-blown Enterprise software and Microsoft Dynamics GP is no different. So what is driving this trend towards Hosted solutions? Is it [...]
continue reading...Surprising Momentum from Companies in Bankruptcy
We have seen a surprising increase in business from companies that are operating under the protection of the U.S. bankruptcy code. This seems like a paradox, but what we’re hearing from our new clients is the following: Subscription pricing allows for a minimal upfront investment in business systems Hosted business systems require no additional systems [...]
continue reading...Software PLUS Services for ERP Software Allows for Business Growth
IT Business Edge blogger, Ann All says that in 2009, the growth of ERP software delivered as a service was relatively flat. With existing ERP solutions, many of you are still reluctant to remove already installed software and start over with Software as a Service (SaaS) because you’ve already invested considerable resources, not only in [...]
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