The Benefits ofCloud-Based Software

“Software owned, delivered and managed remotely by one or more providers. The provider delivers software based on one set of common code and data definitions that is consumed in a one-to-many model by all contracted customers at any time on a pay-for-use basis or as a subscription based on use metrics.”

According to Gartner, Software as a Service is:

Cloud software is offered to customers via the Internet on a pay-as-you-go basis. It’s extremely popular today, with most peo-ple using it daily without even realizing it. And this simple model leads to countless benefits for businesses and consumers alike.

But in simpler terms...

Anywhere, Anytime

• Software is hosted in a cloud environment

• Accessible to users via the Internet, on any Internet-enabled device

• For employees who are regularly on the go

• Affect the outcome of sales

• Access real-time data, order history, order capabilities on the go, or right there with the customer

Anywhere, Anytime

Time to Benefit

• See the benefits of cloud software quick

• Already installed and configured for you

• Use the new solution in a matter of minutes or hours, not weeks

• Less time wasted on installation

• Fewer potential issues in regards to deployment

Time to Benefit

Lower Costs

• Pay-As-You-Go model leads to predictable costs and more accurate budgeting

• Pay for what you need and use, spending only on subscription

• Provider owns and manages environment

• Eliminate costs of upgrades, management, maintenance, licensing - costs are quite low compared to traditional software

Lower Costs

Scalability

• Enjoy the services you need, easily

• No need to invest in additional server capacity, licenses or hardware when scaling up

• Simply adjust subscription with provider and continue working as usual

Scalability

Upgrades

• With traditional software, organizations were forced to purchase a new package and reinstall it, or jump through hoops to receive upgrades

• With cloud software, once the provider upgrades, it’s immediately available to subscribers

• Seamless, automatic operation that is simply part of ongoing subscription

Upgrades

Security

• Providers most likely have higher levels of security than organizations can provide for themselves

• Redundancy in geographically diverse, secure data centers

• Automatic data backups

• Disaster recovery due to data center hosting

• Cloud software is the provider’s business and core competency, so they know it best

Security

Proof of Concept

• With traditional software, you can’t always test the service before purchasing it, which often results in money wasted

• Cloud software allows users to test drive in advance

• Many providers offer free trials, leading to a painless discovery phase to decide if the software is right or not

• Providers have to prove their worth and benefits of the service

Proof of Concept

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Irvine, CA 92611 (949) 236-7007

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www.rapidscale.net

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