Is A Cloud or On-Premise Deployment Right For You?

Most of the businesses are often faced with the dilemma, whether they should go for an on-premise or a hosted solution. Organizations need to assess their business requirements as well as infrastructure before taking a decision. The essential point is that not all the solutions work best in the Cloud or on-premise and the choice frequently needs a trade between costs and security to optimize returns. There are several pros and cons with both the platforms and these are subject to the type of software / service under consideration. The below stated points highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the SaaS (Software-as-a-service) and on-premise delivery model.

Cloud (SaaS)

• No software licensing costs
• No new infrastructure requirements eg server, etc
• Less cost for services
• Third parties are doing hard work

On-Premise

• Control over all systems / data
• Corporate data is stored  / managed internally
• Committed IT staff for maintenance / support
• Starting investment is high but pays off over time

Taking The Plunge: Pain Points

What makes the decision far from simple to take is that there are contradictory arguments as well as pressures. Costs are a chief concern but organizations cannot close the eyes on issues related to security and compliance. The plunge into the Cloud is frequently based on the following 4 pain points : -

• Lack of resources, especially in IT
• Lack of resources to make an infrastructure
• Lack of tech know-how to maximize the advantages of IT systems
• Software licensing costs are too costly for a start-up

Furthermore, it is not shocking that small-mid sizes businesses, especially start-ups, see the hosted and Cloud services as a very attractive option. Though, more experienced SMBs should be seeking faraway beyond costs as a sole consideration. Big organizations, mainly those running

in industries with strict legislation as well as compliance regulations should factor in : -

• Customization and integration with custom systems cloud be an issue
• Third-parties are managing company’s confidential data and information
• A subscription service could be costly over time and as business grows
• Lack of complete control over data as well as processes

Moreover, going back to the question, ‘Which one is best On-Premise or Hosted’? the answer is neither and both. The main is to search a balance between both adapt and delivery models as per the business’s needs as well as requirements. Just put: pick what makes business, security, and technical sense.

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