Sage Hosting is the process of installing and setting up licensed desktop versions of Sage applications and their associated data on to virtual cloud servers for anywhere, anytime accessibility. The unified cloud platform allows you and all other authorized team members to access and work on the same hosted application with the same features and functionalities offering unique cross device compatibility with multi-user support. Moving your Sage applications to SSAE-18 certified data centers ensures all-round protection to the application and sensitive business information across multiple environments while providing absolute visibility to user, file and folder activities.
Cloud-based Sage applications come loaded with adequate cloud computing resources including vRAM, vCPU and SSD-based Storage to meet the hosting requirements of modern SMEs. In fact, remote servers are just as scalable, allowing you to add or remove cloud resources as and when required for seamless usability. Add value to your business operations with time-saving automation, remote access and scalability features. Stringent security policies followed by cloud service providers go a long way in identifying and mitigating risks like security threats, suspicious user behavior, ransomware, malware etc.
For small businesses, efficient management of budget and resources is the key to expansion and growth. And this is where cloud-based Sage software turns out to be the most innovative approach as it enables them to leverage the same technology solutions as large enterprises at a fraction of the actual cost. It saves you from the hassles of setting up and maintaining physical servers in house while giving them absolute freedom to access and use the same software that you understand and use.
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Reduce manual errors and save time with automated admin tasks and invoicing. Auto-update financial records and manage your books in real-time from anywhere.
Minimize the burden of IT infrastructure setup and system administration. With Sage Cloud, you can focus on your core operations and work towards your goals.
No in-house IT infrastructure means no upfront capital investments needed. You can enjoy the same accessibility with value-added benefits at reasonable monthly fees.
Experience the best of cloud performance with state-of-the-art cloud networks powered by high performance server resources to deliver better speed, reliability and security.
What makes cloud technology even more worthy for small businesses is the fact that it lets them scale up or down their platform as per the changing requirements of the business.
Moving Sage application to the cloud provides you multi-layered security including encryption, password authentication and 24x7 monitoring for all-round protection.
The fundamental difference between standalone desktop-based accounting and hosted Sage application is the way the software is deployed and where it resides. Traditionally, Sage applications were installed locally on office desktops with internal IT teams being responsible to manage the tech operations while cloud-based Sage applications are installed on the cloud service provider's servers and accessed remotely through RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol).
Along with the hosted app availability and accessibility, there are a few things that make them different, such as cost of ownership, cost of operations, software update management, add-ons integrations and additional freebies that you get with Cloud-based Sage ERP and CRM solutions.
Deployed on remote servers with service providers being responsible for ensuring availability of hosted Sage Application.
Requires software license and a nominal cloud subscriptions to operate
Can be used across any device with the same desktop features
SSAE-18 Certified data centers with enterprise level measures ensure complete data security
Cloud service providers ensure that the set regulatory controls and compliances are met
Anywhere, anytime access
Deployment
Cost of Ownership
Compatibility
Security
Compliance
Accessibility
Software deployed in house with owners being responsible for maintaining the infrastructure and the associated process.
Requires a complete IT setup on premise, which needs hefty upfront investment
Compatible only with laptops and desktops.
Your in house IT team is responsible for data security
You need to maintain the regulatory controls and compliances
Access limited to local systems
Planning to Switch to Sage Cloud Solutions
There are different versions of Sage products designed to cater to the day-to-day accounting CRM and ERP requirements of modern businesses.
Host Sage 50 on the cloud to manage your business accounting efficiently from any remote location.
Work in collaboration with your colleagues and clients in real-time to attain your organizational goals.
Get a real-time overview of your business finances and operations by hosting Sage 300 ERP with us.
Host Sage 500 ERP to comprehensively manage your enterprise and uplift business performance.
Availability of multiple cloud hosting options and service providers can make the process of cloud adoption overwhelming for many. However, if you want to ease the selection process, then here are some important aspects that you need to navigate through for a holistic cloud approach for your business.
Setting up a cloud account and moving your data can be a daunting and time consuming task. However, a professional cloud hosting provider understands the configuration process very well and can help you get cloud setup and data migration done within just a few hours.
Every business is unique in the way it functions and so are their cloud-related objectives. A reliable cloud provider can customize Sage hosting plans according to your specific requirements and budget and help you in cloud adoption for linear business growth and betterment.
When finalizing a service provider, you must ensure that the chosen partner complies with the latest security standards and compliances, such as SSAE, HIPAA and PCI DSS. Hosting Sage products with such cloud providers minimizes data privacy and security concerns.
Sage applications when integrated with add-ons enhance the features and functionality and help you accomplish mission-critical tasks with ease. A professional cloud hosting company can help integrate your desired add-ons to amplify the capabilities and add more value to the hosted app.
You must choose a service provider that requires no long term commitments or contracts. Service providers like Sagenext offer monthly subscriptions for hosted Sage services backed by pay-per-use policy. You can also get a 7-Day Free Trial to get a true cloud feel and then go full-fledged.
Step 1
Get in touch with a representative for a suitable cloud hosting plan according to your requirements.
Step 2
Share your Sage Product license for hosting. If you don't have it, you can buy it from Sagenext.
Step 3
As per your users, RAM and storage requirements, you can set up your Sage cloud.
Sage products are designed to address the accounting, CRM and ERP management of small and medium sized firms and integrating it on cloud platforms adds more power, flexibility, and performance and security of the application. You can check out the range of shared and dedicated Sage hosting plans and pick the one that goes well with your cloud accounting objectives.
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