An Aerial View
of
ERP Cloud Computing
OPERATING IN THE
Cloud
Cloud
While Cloud based
ERP systems
can drive huge
business benefits,
on-premise based
ERP Solutions can
still provide many
benefits for your
specific needs.
As experts in both on-premise and Cloud ERP, we can help you understand the trade-offs and opportunities with both and help architect the perfect solution to match your business’ needs.
Whether or not you’re best suited to the Cloud, Onza365 will help chart the perfect flight plan to help your business take-off.
From all of us here at
Onza365, we’d like to thank you for your interest and we’ll be standing by and ready to help when you need us.
So, what is “the
cloud” exactly?
Cloud computing is the method a service provider uses to deliver software
applications to the end user’s desktop over the internet. It eliminates the need to
purchase hardware, software and the staff it takes to
support it.
Currently all Microsoft®
Dynamics products (including GP & NAV) are only hosted through a hosting partner.
Microsoft® CRM Online is the
only Dynamics product that is 100% hosted by Microsoft®.
The other Dynamics products will eventually get there but there are no exact dates on when that will be released. Onza365 customers
are currently using two fantastic hosting partners and would be happy to set up a 30 day free trial for you!
The cloud solution is often the best fit for companies that:
• Need to support a remote workforce
• Want to test new
geographic territories with low risk
• Have hardware that needs to be replaced
• Have lapsed software license fees
• Need to comply with regulatory requirements • Need automatic backups &
disaster recovery • Are looking for
opportunities to reduce expenses
• Don’t want to employ an internal IT resource
Customers may prefer a traditional on-premise application if they:
• Have unique security or integration requirements • Need extensive customization • Have recently purchased
new hardware that is not yet fully depreciated
But is the cloud right for us?
What will change if we move to the cloud?
The only change will be how you (and your employees) log on to your Microsoft®
Dynamics application. If you are in a hosted environment, they access the application through Citrix.
Does the cloud work for my market? Cloud implementations can be effective for all market verticals. The benefits and trade-offs for Cloud-based ERP are much more specific to your business requirements. What does it take to move our current in house systems to the cloud?
In the Cloud, you always retain full ownership of your data. Our hosting provides ensure that your data is kept secure while maintaining regular backups. What is the cost comparison between on premise and Cloud?
You can do some cost comparison analysis using one of our hosting partner’s online tool:
myappsanywhere.com/savings
Also, give us a call or email and we can create a customized option plan for you (with costs).
Is my data safe in the cloud? Many companies feel their data is more secure where they can “see” it in their own office but the security in these data centers are state of the art and are monitored very carefully 24/7. The hosting environment is reliable and can deliver consistent response times. We have many third party solution integrated with our ERP; can we use the cloud products?
Our hosting partners have an office seal of approval for ISV’s certified products. This certification is a software product test for ISV solutions that integrate with Microsoft®
Dynamics, CRM, Exchange and SharePoint products. The goal of the certification is to provide assurance that the ISV application functions properly in the cloud/hosted environment. Current testing is nearing 30 ISVs and the expected number for early 2012 is 60 ISVs.
We have quite a few
customizations in our ERP systems; can we use the cloud products?
Cloud/hosting Microsoft® Dynamics
GP & NAV can accommodate many customizations. The Onza365 team can provide you more information on your specific requirements and customizations.
Fast Facts
SMB’s are growing
53% expect sales growth within the next 12-18 months
SMB’s are increasingly moving to the cloud
50% agree that cloud computing is going to
become more important for businesses such as theirs
SMB’s want one source for IT services
56% prefer a single source for their IT, and many want a mix of applications and infrastructure sources
Microsoft
®’s View
Microsoft cloud services mean freedom for
businesses.The freedom to access the technology you want, whereand when you want it. The freedom to take advantageof the
latest technology as a capital expense, or anoperational one. The freedom to focus on running yourbusiness—not running IT systems.
Microsoft cloud services are Microsoft by extension:Giving you the ability to make full use of the sameMicrosoft technologies you already know and trust,on a pay-as-you-go model. For a single departmentor an entire global organization. On-premises, off-premises,or a combination of both, depending onyour business needs.
Microsoftcloud services are Microsoftas a utility, but it is more than plugging into a utility. It’s the applications you know, the platforms you know, and a data center infrastructure—all working together in a cohesivewhole. It’s Microsoftwhen you need it. Microsofton your terms.
— from Microsoft® Cloud Services ©2010
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