Have you ever questioned whether the cloud really is the best deployment method for your business? Have you made your decision to purchase, purely on the basis that the vendor only sells a cloud solution?
Before you sign that contract, take the time to read this article. It discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of an on-premise versus a cloud hosted solution.
On-premise or cloud-hosted?
Most businesses with a predisposition towards an on-premise solution do so because of their preference to keep control of their data in-house. Some businesses maintain this control by employing their own IT team. Others prefer to outsource these tasks to a third party contractor. Then there are those that wish to relinquish control altogether.
When considering an on-premise solution, deliberate whether your business has the experience to implement and maintain such a system. If so, then your business will flourish with the traditional client/server model. If you are a small business then the 'typical' upfront investment for an on-premise system may not be the most viable option. However, Visual Approvals provides a simple turnkey solution for such operators. VA in a Box is designed for Micro Certification businesses with 4 staff or less. It delivers a 'plug and play' functionality, providing quick speed over a small network. VA in a Box is the perfect solution for those small businesses who wish to maintain control of their data in their office.
Is speed a factor?
The speed of access to your data is a critical factor when considering an on-premise or cloud hosted solution. Building Certification companies constantly work with large documents and plans. Editing these files over the internet can be challenging especially if your business does not have access to a high-speed internet connection. Certification companies should fully investigate their internet and bandwidth options before deciding to go with a cloud hosted solution. The frustration of working with slow internet causing lag to every key stroke is a story Visual Approvals has heard many times before.
However, in saying that a cloud hosted solution does have its benefits. For those businesses with access to a high-speed internet connection, the flexibility that comes with remote accessibility and the removal of infrastructure overheads are indeed, attractive drawcards. Just remember to factor in the cost of purchasing a high-speed internet connection along with the need for more bandwidth as your users and business grows. Visual Approvals offers a cloud-hosted solution in Microsoft Azure's secure hosting environment.
Remember, it's your choice!
Whatever the size of your firm, Visual Approvals has a deployment model to suit. On-premise, via the traditional client/server installation or our turnkey solution 'VA in a Box'. Maybe Visual Approvals' cloud hosting is your preferred option? Whatever your choice, the Visual Approvals pay-as-you-go subscription is applicable to all. This subscription model is extremely affordable as there is no large upfront investment when purchasing Visual Approvals building certification software.
If you have further questions or would like more information on this topic, feel free to contact us!
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