Hosting Solutions for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

When considering a software solution, today’s organizations need choices and are increasingly looking for flexible and cost-effective ways to run their business. You no longer have to purchase a software solution and install the system on-premises. A hosted computing service might be an option to help you obtain a competitive advantage.

What Is a Hosted Computing Service?
Also known as Cloud computing, outsourced computing or software as a service (SaaS) computing, a hosted service allows your company to access software and store information off-site using a vendor to host your applications. Your solution is available via the Internet.

A hosted computing service shifts much of the burden of ongoing software management from the customer to the solution provider, providing many advantages to the customer:

• Pay-as-you-go capabilities – Your business pays a monthly fee, allowing your organization to “rent” the solution and turn capital expenses into an expected monthly operating expense.
• Scalability to fit needs – A hosted solution offers the flexibility to add or decrease users, features, functionality and upgrades “on demand” to meet current or future business requirements.
• Global access – Regardless of location or device, your company can connect and respond to clients and prospects wherever Internet access is available.
• Security and reliability – Hosted model vendors can typically provide a more secure environment than normal businesses can afford. Most vendors provide proper password protection, and data access is granted to appropriate users within an organization.

Is a Hosted Offering Right for You?
Hosted solutions are not right for everyone, but there are many advantages to this model. Companies who think this is a great fit share many of the same characteristics:

• Focused budgets – You want to control expenditures
• Rapid deployment – You need a new solution fast
• Flexibility – You want software that scales to your business needs
• Less overhead – You want the added benefit of less hardware and staff

The key is to find a solution that fits your requirements. Talk to a BKD Technologies representative about how a hosted solution could fit your organization.

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