Business software in the cloud: 5 misconceptions debunked

You are undoubtedly aware that the popularity of cloud-based business software has increased enormously in recent years. Although we have already shown you the benefits of cloud software several times, it is understandable that you have reservations about the relatively new cloud. We will address the five most common doubts about cloud-based business software and show you why you need not worry.

Cloud ERP is unsafe

Many organizations suspect that their data in the cloud is not secure. We fully understand that cloud software is relatively new and may therefore feel unsafe. However, this suspicion is unfounded, as cloud solutions are generally secure. Large providers with rapidly growing user bases are certainly not seeking negative publicity about a potential vulnerability in the solution. The business software provider handles security at scale, so you are no longer personally responsible for it. You can therefore assume that security is well managed and your data is safe.

Cloud-based business software is unreliable

In addition to security concerns, we regularly hear questions about the reliability of cloud-based business software. Since the software is accessed via the internet, people believe there are frequent interruptions due to downtime or internet issues. Here too, it holds that cloud software is the provider’s core business, so you can assume that they have everything well organized and that downtime is therefore negligible. A properly functioning internet connection is something you are responsible for yourself. Still, in today’s world, internet subscriptions from various providers are stable enough to ensure you do not experience any problems.

A cloud solution is much more expensive than on-premise solution

Organizations sometimes think that business software in the cloud is much more expensive than on-premise software. You indeed have recurring monthly costs for the software, but you do not have to deal with high one-off investment costs. Furthermore, your cloud-based software is always up to date. In addition, a cloud solution is easy to scale up and down. You do not have to pay for features you do not use, and you can easily adjust the number of employees with access. So, it is not the case that cloud solutions are much more expensive or cheaper; the pricing structure has changed over the years.

Cloud-based business software is not flexible

Based on the text above, you probably already suspect this, but cloud-based business software actually is flexible. Together with you, we look at which elements of our service and maintenance software best suit your needs and configure the system exactly as you require. We can easily switch certain functions on or off, even if you only decide to do so after some time.

The entire company must switch to working in the cloud at once.

Understandably, you are apprehensive about implementing new business software. Implementation involves a great deal, and employees will have to adapt to a (partially) new way of working. We sometimes hear that companies believe everyone must switch to working in the cloud at once. While this can indeed be a sensible approach in some cases, it is not mandatory. In principle, it is possible to temporarily use different systems. The experts at Bluace would be happy to review the situation with you, weigh all the pros and cons, and make the right, sensible choice.