How Cloud Computing Has Transformed ERP Pricing

Posted on: May 23, 2018 | By: Craig Thompson | Acumatica

Cloud computing has changed the way ERP is sold and priced. Recently, companies are often choosing to go with a software as a service (SaaS) license. What this means is that pricing is on a subscription basis that scales based on the number of users in your company. This eliminates the cost of buying the software licenses or hardware. Up front, your costs are lowered immensely. In the long run, your vendor typically provides maintenance and support as a part of your annual subscription fee. Many companies enjoy this lower investment up-front and their ability to record the ERP cost as an operating expense rather than a capital expense.

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Growth

If you’ve adopted an On-Premises solution you know that as your business grows, so does your data and information that needs to be stored. A downside to On-Premises ERP is that your company is responsible for the additional storage and computing power needed once growth happens. Rather, when you subscribe to a hosted SaaS solution any additional resources needed can be provided at your convenience. Although, plan and budget for upgrades as needed.

Finding What’s Right For YOU

Analyzing what you want out of an ERP solution is tremendously important. Once these priorities are pinpointed you can decide the best plan for your organization. If usability for your employees is of upmost importance, choosing cloud ERP makes it easy for even non-IT staff to prosper when using the software. Acumatica’s pricing structure is determined based on what you use such as the application, the type of license, and the level of consumption.

Are you eager to learn more about the cloud ERP options available for your organization such as Acumatica? Contact Logan Consulting to explore your options and begin planning your ERP implementation today!