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As we all know, ERP is the key business system of an enterprise, which contains a lot of business-related data, so many enterprises are reluctant to go to the cloud, or even refuse to go to the cloud at all. However, it is a general trend for ERP to move to the cloud. If it does not go up to the cloud, it will become inefficient in enterprise IT management, and may make enterprise business lose its market competitive advantage. Therefore, the migration of ERP to the cloud has become a necessary choice for many enterprises. Here are several ways to explain the importance of cloud on ERP system!

Cloud ERP system is more cost-effective.

Reducing the IT cost of the enterprise and moving the ERP system to the cloud means that we don't have to buy all the software licenses at once, we only need to pay a monthly or annual fee, and we don't have to buy hardware and maintain the IT system, which can save the enterprise a lot of money.

Cloud ERP system is more secure

Many people may not realize that migrating ERP to the cloud is safer and more reliable than the local deployment model, and hosting ERP systems and data in the cloud means that accidents, such as power outages, accidents, or natural disasters, will actually have little impact on the system and data. In addition to paying a monthly subscription fee, you also need to make a data backup and recovery plan to ensure the security of the information in the event of a data center failure. If you choose to deploy on-premises, you have to back up and recover your data on your own-today's enterprises back up almost everything to the cloud.

Third, better access to data and information

Migrating ERP to the cloud does not mean that you can get a better data access experience. If you want to get a good user data access experience, you need to use as few private, closed database systems as possible. Web-based systems have higher mobility and remote access, which is beyond the reach of on-premises ERP. This is of great value to many industries and jobs, and warehouse managers, traveling engineers or physical managers can access ERP simply through smartphones or other mobile devices.

Fourth, excellent scalability

It is difficult for an internal deployment solution to support business growth. If you want to expand data storage space or open a new site, you need to buy more hardware and infrastructure. ERP in the cloud is much easier. You can add storage space with one click, which is extremely flexible. All you need is the Internet, the browser, and the new site can connect to the ERP. Upgrading to the new version is also easier, does not require on-site reinstallation of the system, and does not cause downtime. Cloud ERP systems can be easily expanded, and vice versa. Unbundling hardware, licensing, and de-service of an internal deployment system is a daunting task in itself. Cloud systems can easily reduce the number of storage space, user licenses, or modules.

V. Rapid implementation

Internally deployed ERP implementation projects are time-consuming. From business process evaluation and analysis to project start-up, it is impossible to fully put the system online without a year and a half. This is still the time it takes when everything is going well. If it takes so long, it's not worth it. If ERP is implemented in the cloud, once the initial analysis and planning are completed, it will only take 12 to 16 weeks to complete the implementation. This length of time is only 1% of that of internal deployment. In about six months, the company can begin to get a real return on investment, and since you are using a subscription model, the upfront cost may only be consulting fees and time.

VI. Convenient maintenance

After you move the software and data to the cloud, you and your team do not need to maintain the servers and hardware that host the software, which is left to the external data center. On the contrary, a dedicated data center has more stringent security measures and more comprehensive disaster recovery measures, which is more practical and affordable for enterprises.

Finally, if the company really does not consider whether to move to the cloud, it can allow itself to have a period of adjustment, but the ultimate direction must be clear, that is to keep your ERP system moving in the direction of the cloud.

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