On-Premise Solutions Leave You Behind, Always
If you're running an on-premise solution, no matter when you last upgraded, you are already behindwith your service.
In the past, if you wanted to run an ERP solution like SAP Business One, you had to buy, implement, and host the hardware in your office yourself. The problem with the on-premise model is that it is time-consuming, resource-intensive, and can be an expensive solution.
Old Operating Systems Have Left You Stuck with Outdated Technology
Technology moves and improves quickly.
Legacy applications that will only run on older operating systems and/or web browsersand often lock organizations into older versions. Essentially, an organization with on-premise software is likely missing potential benefits from newer platform functionality.
A cloud solution, such as SAP Business One in the Cloud allows for scalability, easier upgrades, and the opportunity to connect to the latest technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and so on.
High Costs Associated with Managing & Maintaining the Solution
On-premise technology requires significantand ongoing investment. On-prem users need to purchase, deploy, operate, and upgrade their own IT infrastructure to run the software. This is something that leading-edge cloud users in business are moving away from with cloud platforms.
The purpose of an IT department, regardless of a singular IT employee or team, should be freed of siloed systems and be enabled to act as an innovation center. Gone are the days of IT 'just holding it together.'
Migrating to SAP Business One Cloud helps:
- connect your business solutions to the rest of your organization
- improve visibility of people data across your organization
- increase productivity by streamlining complex and repetitive processes
- go live quickly, reduce your time to return on investment
- SAP Business One patch level and version updates
On-premise vs. Cloud-Delivered SAP Business One
Thinking about moving your SAP Business One installation from on-premise to the cloud?
An important factor in the decision to move from on-premise to cloud is cost
. An on-premise system is hosted locally on your servers at your location. Your business is responsible for handling all the equipment needs and costs including, servers, physical infrastructure, and the skilled employees to run, back up, maintain (hardware and software), fix, and replace all that hardware.
In contrast, when running SAP Business One in the Cloud, all the infrastructure and system support needs are taken care of by Navigator Business Solutions
and costs are consistent and predictable
allowing you to focus your attention and employees on growing your business, not on computer support services.
Each approach has benefits for an organization depending on their needs and goals. On-premise systems can deliver a greater sense of ownership as the organization’s IT staff oversees security and maintenance. Cloud systems, however, are more accessible
and are able to be accessed through a web browser allowing your business to be more agile and adaptive to changing business models and work environments
. One thing COVID-19 has taught many business leaders is that having the systems in place that allow employees to work from anywhere (in-office, at home, or on the road) is critical to sustaining company growth.
When taking infrastructure into account while making a decision, organizations should take time to assess:
- The state of their current infrastructure
- The short and long-term costs associated with cloud vs. on-premise
- Potential downtime
- Whether (and how) current and future goals can be served by staying on-prem or going to the cloud
- Current SAP Business One version
Consider the following examples:
- If you have updated infrastructure that is performing optimally or do not have high-quality internet service, it may not be worth it to move to the cloud just yet.
- Likewise, opting for the cloud over an outdated system can save on maintenance costs.
When you are facing scenarios similar to these, the commercial benefits of going to the cloud far outweigh the cost of re-investing in new server infrastructure and employee time and cost
.
With Navigator Business Solutions, SAP Business One cloud offering you get:
- Modern, scalable, and updated server infrastructure
- Off-site back-up
- High-level security
- Navigator’s US-based professional support
- A choice of Microsoft SQL Server or SAP HANA databases
- Scalability and from anywhere access to your system and data
- Predictable, straightforward pricing and payments for infrastructure
- No need to work around limited resources or infrastructure
- The ability to make use of your existing SAP Business One licenses or Software as a Service licenses
When you partner with Navigator Business Solutions to move from an on-premise to cloud instance of SAP Business One, the process is simple. We can take care of all aspects—including hosting/infrastructure and support . We will even let you test drive running your business in the cloud before you make the move. And as always you have the support and expertise of Navigator to keep your business systems running smoothly and up to date.
The Benefits of Cloud ERP
Businesses in the life sciences, consumer products, distributions, contract manufacturing, & development industries need efficient operations and speed to market. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems ensure that a business can stay lean and competitive while also enabling flexibility and scalability to support growth and long-term goals.
Small or large businesses tend to have similar needs when it comes to ERP: streamlined workflows through automated processes, visibility into operations, and stronger data analytics, to name a few. But the choice between an on-premise ERP solution and one based in the cloud is not the same for all businesses.
