Refrains such as “You must move to the cloud” and “Are you in the cloud yet?” aren’t being heard loudly and clearly enough by many organisations. This is because there are issues with cloud-based accounting software, the main one being that Sage 100 Cloud Hosting, Xero and Quickbooks Online lack the functionality, complexity and speed of processing required by certain organisations.
It makes sense for these organisations, who use Sage 200 Evolution or Sage 50cloud Pastel Partner, to maintain the functionality, staff skills and add-ons they’ve already developed. They should continue to use these systems to ensure the ongoing success of their organisations.
It is now possible to host these systems on a virtual private server (VPS) which, in turn, is hosted in a private cloud. This is different to being cloud-based in that the systems operate in a known location, behind firewalls, and aren’t accessible to anyone except those authorised.
Hosting Sage in the cloud is a way of preserving the benefits of your investment in software and skills while having the advantages of a cloud service.
Here are a dozen reasons why you should consider hosting Sage in the cloud:
1. Eliminates the need for a server
There’s no need to buy a server to install your Sage 100 Evolution or Sage 50cloud Pastel Partner ever again.
So, no capital expenditure, just a fully deductible monthly operational expense. You’ll reduce your hardware support costs, insurance costs and electricity costs, and gain many benefits as outlined below.
2. Makes upgrading easy
When you purchase physical hardware it’s often specified to the maximum amount of RAM, CPU and hard drive, which you may never need to use. With a virtual private server you can set it up and adjust it on the fly for optimal performance and cost management.
3. Ensures physical security of your servers
Safety and security are major issues in South Africa. Should your office be broken into and all your equipment stolen, you would need a comprehensive backup strategy to recover your servers.
This problem disappears when you have a virtual private server (VPS) hosted in a tier 3 data centre.
4. Offers a better opportunity to manage server cyber security
Cyber security is a major headache, with malware, ransomware and disgruntled employees able to wreak havoc in an organisation.
If a staff member opens a ransomware email that infects all connected devices then it won’t infect a virtual private server because it doesn’t sit in your network,
The hosted server should be in a tier 3 data centre with full Internet security and have adequate cloud hosted cyber security software installed.
5. Enables business continuity
A natural disaster would prevent access to your office but not to your virtual private server. So, if you moved your staff to a backup location, they would connect their laptops or new hardware to the virtual private server and carry on working.
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