As a result, the process world becomes much leaner and more efficient, which in turn allows resources to be saved and frees up capacities to be used for other tasks. In short, more time and focus are once again available for what is essential, namely the core business.
On-premises or cloud solution?
An initial and central question before implementation of a CRM and ERP system is which operating mode is most appropriate for your own company. Either you run your business software in the Cloud Suite or you decide to install it on your own servers “on-premises”. Although there is a trend towards cloud ready CRM and ERP software, the “on-premises” mode of operation is still in demand.
The advantage for you: Vertec offers both modes of operation. Depending on individual circumstances, it is also possible to switch to a Cloud Suite at a later date.
This article takes a closer look at the on-premises option and outlines the advantages of Software-Kauf
. What advantages can the on-premises version offer?
- Maximum sovereignty over your data
- Free choice between Firebird and MS SQL database servers
- Free choice of server location
- Predictable costs in the long run
These are the three most important advantages of an on-premises crm and erp system
1. Data sovereignty: own data management by own servers
In on-premises operations, the respective company retains sole control over the data it works with. Alongside this is the benefit of increased data protection. Sensitive data, which may be particularly worthy of protection, do not have to be passed on to third parties and remain in the company. Ultimately, the entire infrastructure is in their own hands.
This can lead to decisive benefits for, for example, Unternehmensberater
and law firms that use Vertec as Anwaltssoftware
use.
The prerequisite for running the business software on the company’s own servers is the purchase of appropriate hardware, which is also the responsibility of the company itself. The operation of a company’s own server also involves the protection of data against loss, which is the sole responsibility of the company.
Other advantages are obvious: When purchasing hardware, the company can have a direct influence on its performance and is also responsible for the availability of the servers. Own maintenance and the management of the local IT infrastructure can represent other advantages.
In addition to the question of which type of operation is most suitable for one’s own company, the question of the database model is of central importance.
Due to its architecture, Vertec is relatively independent of the database used and communicates reliably and efficiently with both the open source Firebird and the Microsoft SQL database. Nevertheless, the choice of the respective operating mode has an impact on which database can be used.
By default, Firebird is the database server that is shipped with Vertec and installed by Setup.
If you opt for the on-premises operating mode, you have the option of using a Microsoft SQL database as an alternative to Firebird.
Although the use of an SQL server means additional financial and technical hours, it can be the more performing solution, which is also well scalable, especially for larger installations and data volumes. More information on this topic can be found in the blog article “Firebird oder Microsoft SQL – welche Datenbank passt für mich?
“.
3. Lower costs in the long run?
Under certain conditions, the financing model of an on-premises solution can also be advantageous. This is the case when an internal IT infrastructure is already in place. Just like such structures, the corresponding know-how can already exist in the company. In this way, synergies can be exploited, which can make on-premises operation of CRM and ERP software cheaper for certain companies in the medium term.
