What is QuickBooks Pro Hosting?
- Your guide to cloud-based Accounting
QuickBooks Pro hosting is a way to use cloud technology as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) with the help of a reliable hosting provider. Configuring the licensed version of QuickBooks Pro on hosted cloud servers allows all the authorized users to seamlessly access and run their application remotely and store their data on the same server, thus creating a virtual office to work from anywhere in the world. Collaborate and work-in-sync with your team members and clients on the same company files and data for improved efficiency and productivity.
One of the most popular, user-friendly, and effective cloud accounting solutions, hosted QuickBooks Pro is ideal for small businesses, accounting firms, accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs, and nonprofit organizations with a very limited number of users. Hosting QuickBooks Pro on HIPAA compliant, SSAE-18 certified data centers means you get the same enterprise-grade security for your hosted app and data. Virtual desktop connections are fully secured via end-to-end encryption, multi-level authentication, antivirus, and malware protection along with 24x7 network monitoring to overlook suspicious activities and minimize the risks related to cybercrime.
How Hosting QuickBooks Pro in the Cloud Can Transform Your Work?
- Accounting is so much easy on the cloud
Switching to cloud-based QB Pro helps you push beyond geographical boundaries. The Always-Connected cloud ecosystem eliminates the need of having inhouse server infrastructure while allowing you to securely access your preferred accounting application from anywhere in the world.
Not only does it cut down the capital expenditure for IT resources and the efforts to maintain it, but also, it provides easy accessibility, high data availability, data security and performance, helping you attain your business goals without breaking a sweat.
Which Versions of QuickBooks Pro You Can Host?
All versions of QuickBooks Pro, including 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 are compatible with our cloud environment. Also, we have made the required changes in our remote servers to accommodate the yet-to-be-released 2022 version.
No matter which version you are using, you can reach out to our representatives to discuss and customize a QuickBooks Pro hosting plan according to your cloud accounting requirements. It takes anywhere between 1 to 5 hours to set up your cloud accounting platform.
How to Address Security Concerns While Opting for QuickBooks Pro Cloud
- What do you need to look into?
Before making the cloud move, you need to put in some effort to assess the security measures and protocols followed by a reliable QuickBooks Pro hosting service provider to ensure the protection of the confidential business data. Assessing the factors related to online data security not only minimizes the risk of cyber-attack but also provides seamless accessibility, making your cloud experience better.
End-to-End Data Encryption
When it comes to the cloud, ensuring data encryption is paramount to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive business information. Sagenext has 256-bit encryption help improve data privacy and security.
Timely System Upgrades
The software and OS need to be upgraded on regular intervals, which can be troublesome in the case of in-house infrastructure. Sagenext offers timely updates and upgrades to keep your hosted platform up and running.
VPN Access
In the case of remote access, having a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in place is a great way to protect sensitive business data from cyber threats. Cloud-based QuickBooks Pro offers secure VPN access to authorized users for seamless connectivity with no external risks.
Multi-factor Authentication
Alongside the login details, having multi-factor authentication in place is an innovative approach to strengthen data security. It adds one additional layer of security on logins and plays a crucial role in preventing unauthorized access to your hosted platform.
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Talk to a Cloud Security ExpertHow to Choose the Best QuickBooks Pro Hosting Provider
- Narrow down your cloud provider search
Certifications and Compliances
You should always look for a cloud hosting company that adheres to the standards set by SSAE, HIPAA, and GDPR Law. Choosing a compliant cloud provider helps you experience the best of cloud accounting with stringent security.
Technologies and Service Roadmap
Second, on this list is to ensure that the hosting architecture and the technology solutions implemented by the cloud provider align with your current infrastructure and/or your objectives related to cloud accounting before making a choice.
Data Security and Management
Assess the hosting provider’s physical and electronic security measures, security governance, and operations. The provider’s security protocols should be in sync with your firm’s policies and processes to ensure your data is protected.
SLAs and Contracts
There are quite a few hosting providers that offer cloud-based QuickBooks Pro on monthly subscriptions. You don't need to sign long-term contracts to get going. Also, the agreed terms between you and the service provider should be clearly highlighted in the SLA.
Reliability & Performance
Make sure that your selected cloud company has well-defined, documented and proven processes to deal with downtime. As for the performance, go with the one that has SSD servers with adequate computing resources for high end performance.
Customizable Plans
QuickBooks Pro Accounting plan tailored to your specific business needs can add more value to your practice. Hence, always go with the service provider that can customize the QuickBooks Pro cloud platform according to your requirements and budget.
Know More How 24x7 Technical Support can Ease Your IT Burden
- Expert technicians to at your service
Technical Issues No Longer a Concern
- Expert technicians to at your service
No technology is perfect and there may be times when your business needs immediate support to resolve technical bugs. Sagenext has a team of Microsoft certified engineers who are available 24x7 via live chat, email, and phone. From configuring your cloud platform to installing your app and migrating your data to managing system updates and upgrades to providing timely assistance for technical issues, the dedicated support team manages everything on your behalf so that you can focus on doing what you do the best - manage your business. Feel free to reach out to the support department and register your technical complaints and we assure you that you will get a response within 5 minutes.
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- Getting started just got easy
If you are looking forward to purchasing or upgrading QuickBooks Pro/Pro Plus licenses, then choosing an Intuit Authorized QuickBooks Hosting Provider makes sense as you can get genuine licenses at comparatively lower prices. Whether you are looking for a single-user license or want multi-user access to get started, QuickBooks Solution specialists can help you figure out what QuickBooks hosting license should you opt for depending on the nature and requirements of your business.