The concept of \u00ab Cloud Computing \u00bb can be summarized<\/span> in the computer processing of a company’s data on servers located off its premises.<\/span><\/span> Suppliers can offer access to completely dedicated corporate servers or part of shared servers<\/span><\/span>. Generally, the software and the data located on these servers are accessed by a simple Internet browser or by communication software which is easy to configure such as for example the \u00ab Remote Desktop \u00bb software.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n For a more detailed definition<\/span><\/span>, here is a link to Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n The term SaaS<\/span><\/span> \u2013 \u00ab Software as a Service \u00bb is another term often mentioned when it comes to \u00ab Cloud Computing \u00bb<\/span><\/span>. It can be boiled down to using software on the Internet by subscribing, that is, paying a monthly fee.<\/span> It allows a reduction in the cost of purchasing applications and their immediate supply<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n So \u00ab Cloud Computing \u00bb<\/span><\/span> offers unlimited and scalable solutions<\/span><\/span>. But is it really beneficial<\/span><\/span> ? Opinions are divided.<\/span> Here are some advantages and disadvantages to consider<\/span><\/span>. Note that there are others and the answer often depends on your needs and your business needs and particularity (your industry, your resources, etc.)<\/span><\/span>. There is also a way to combine regular computer technology and \u00ab Cloud Computing \u00bb to try to take advantage of these two types of technology.<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n Remote Access and Remote Work Facilitated<\/span><\/span> <\/strong>– Your employees, customers and even suppliers can access your data and software at any time from any computer connected to the Internet without the need to install a \u00ab client \u00bb software on them compared to regular<\/span> Client-Server technology. So a business that has the need to use large servers can avoid having an air-conditioned server room.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Reduced Maintenance and Initial Costs<\/span><\/span><\/strong> – The \u00ab Cloud Computing \u00bb<\/span><\/span> allows companies to no longer have to acquire \/ buy servers, maintain them and replace them when they are obsolete<\/span><\/span>. There may be only the user workstations to be maintained as well as the network that connects them<\/span><\/span>. So a business that has the need to use large servers can avoid having an air-conditioned server room.<\/span><\/span> So no big upfront hardware costs<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n Changing Needs<\/span><\/span><\/strong> – Since the resources on the Internet are limitless, the need for your business to increase its resources, following an expansion for example, is not a problem at the hardware level.<\/span><\/span> Likewise, if your needs decrease, you can reduce the resources reserved for you, thereby reducing your monthly costs.<\/span><\/span> In short, pay only for what you need and what you use<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n Reduction of Failures<\/span><\/span> <\/strong>– Computer outages, so costly to businesses, may be less and the services of computer technicians less required<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n Security<\/span><\/span>– Among the disadvantages, several people criticize \u00ab Cloud Computing \u00bb mainly for reasons of security and data confidentiality.<\/span> It is worrying, but generally these services are well protected.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Dependence on Suppliers<\/span><\/span><\/strong> – Since the computer resources are hosted, you have to depend on the supplier of your servers, your Internet provider and of course the reliability of the network between them.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0You absolutely need a very reliable Internet connection<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n Costs<\/strong> – When your computing needs are stable and there is no essential benefit to your business from using \u00ab Cloud Computing \u00bb , this solution will become more expensive over time than traditional on premise technology.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The deployment of DCision ERP<\/span><\/strong><\/em> is easily done in the \u00ab Cloud \u00bb<\/span><\/span>. Users can thus connect to DCision ERP<\/span><\/strong><\/em> sessions from any computer in the world and have access to their personal files<\/span><\/span>. Note that DCision ERP<\/em><\/strong><\/span> is also offered for rent if you want to migrate to a SaaS model<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n In addition, our consultants can help you determine if it is in your interest to migrate to this technology and if so, with which technology.<\/span><\/span> They can also help you plan and realize<\/span> this migration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nBenefits<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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