Replacing Your Legacy System with a Modern Cloud Solution

Posted on: May 10, 2017 | By: Craig Thompson | Acumatica

    When deciding whether an investment is worth the time and money it is essential to do the proper research on what that investment can bring to your business. One of the most influential pieces of evidence that your investment is worthwhile is by examining the ROI (Return on Investment). While competing in an increasingly complex technological and economic arena a legacy system can prohibit growth of your business. Acumatica Cloud ERP 's platform gives SMBs the capabilities to integrate their business management systems such as—Financials, Distribution, CRM, and more. The mobility Acumatica Cloud ERP brings allows users to gain a much wider reach on customers. Legacy systems keep businesses stagnant and don’t typically offer mobile options. Modern cloud based solutions allow users to access information anywhere, at any time through an all-inclusive user-licensing model.

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What is a Legacy System & Why Does It Need Replacing?

            A legacy system is one that your business has probably been using for about seven or more years. With the way technology, has advanced this once cutting-edge system has become outdated. A disadvantage of using a legacy system is the old hardware and licenses to add users you must continue purchasing to keep your solution working. Some outdated systems have a hard time integrating with other business systems and even accessing important data when necessary. This makes it difficult to provide customers with the most up-to-date reporting if your system is constantly limiting your ability to stay ahead of competitors.  In addition, some legacy systems are home-grown solution that have become outdated and are difficult to support.

 

What Can a Modern Cloud Solution Do for My Business?

            By upgrading to a modern cloud solution your business can spend less while gaining more. With the added savings from eliminated IT spending it has been shown that Acumatica dramatically improves ROI compared to outdated legacy systems. Even with the evident financial gains that Acumatica brings to businesses, many companies have doubts whether to switch to an ERP cloud based solution. By reducing redundant data entry and rework Acumatica can speed up business processes with its automation tools.

By way of example here is what the President of a company that utilizes Acumatica said, “The fact that Acumatica offers an unlimited user license was essential to our growth because it allows us to expand without having to contact the vendor and renegotiate for new users. We are able to just keep the business moving.”

    The way Acumatica has impacted businesses and helped them grow both internally and externally, reiterates the reasons a modern cloud based solution might be the next step for your business. For further questions regarding installation and implementation contact Logan Consulting for your free consultation! Logan Consulting is a Silver Certified Partner offering services in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and throughout the United States.



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