Microsoft Dynamics Cloud vs On-Premise: What’s Best for

Your Business?

Microsoft Dynamics Cloud vs On-PremiseYou already know you want Microsoft Dynamics, but

should you invest in a cloud-based or on-premise

solution? Both of these deployments have their own

advantages, and which one is ideal for your situation

will depend largely on your company's needs. When

deciding between investing in a Microsoft Dynamics

cloud vs on-premise solution, you should consider

the positive aspects of each.

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WHAT’S BEST FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

THE ADVANTAGES OF MICROSOFT DYNAMICS ON THE CLOUDCloud-based deployments of Microsoft Dynamics are fast, agile, and simple. Your business

will be able to deploy and use Microsoft Dynamics almost instantaneously, and will not need

to invest in any of its own technology and equipment in order to host it. Microsoft Dynamics

on the cloud is a hosted, maintained, and managed solution; thus, it has a lower total cost of

ownership. It also has a lower direct cost of ownership—you simply pay a low monthly

subscription rather than upfront licensing costs.

Reliable and well-integrated with Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics on the cloud is easy to

access and incredibly easy to scale. The data on the cloud is secured and protected and can be

recovered quickly in the event that there is a disaster. The major advantages of the cloud-

based platform are clear: it's the fastest, easiest, and most accessible way to create a

Microsoft Dynamics deployment.

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THE ADVANTAGES OF MICROSOFT DYNAMICS ON-PREMISEMany organizations, however, have already invested significantly in their on-premise

infrastructure. Microsoft Dynamics can take advantage of your company's existing

infrastructure and offer your business complete control over its data. Many organizations are

still wary about utilizing the cloud to its fullest extent, due to the threat of data breach and

theft. On-premise solutions provide more control over your most critical business assets.

If your organization already has a significant IT department, it may make more sense to

allocate some of these personnel to the management of Microsoft Dynamics rather than

investing in a hosted and monitored service. You will also be able to integrate Microsoft

Dynamics into your on-premise systems if you have supported solutions off the cloud that

you would like to use with it. In general, on-premise installations offer more control and

theoretically better security when compared to cloud-based deployments.

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3. BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH MICROSOFTNeither the cloud nor on-premise solutions can be considered "better" than the other.

Instead, the solution that is best for your company will depend on your company's unique

needs. Because of this, you should always consult with an expert first. IES is a Microsoft

Certified Partner with specialized knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics platform. Through

IES, you can find the platform that will be ideal for your business. Contact IES today to find

out more about choosing Microsoft Dynamics cloud vs on-premise.

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About IESIES is a leading Microsoft software reseller, development, implementation, and business process consulting firm dedicated exclusively to Microsoft Dynamics training, products, and supported services. Our expertise extends across Microsoft Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics GP, Dynamics NAV, and beyond. We are based in the Miami and Tampa areas of Florida, but serve clients across the nation.