Should We Move Our Sage 100 ERP to the Cloud?

In recent months, we've seen an increasing number of customers abandon the difficulties of managing servers and infrastructure on their own in favour of using a cloud hosting solution for their Sage 100 apps. Our customers' global expansion and remote work are increasing their requirement to connect in, access, and offer reports for their critical data from anywhere, at any time.

Cloud hosting for Sage 100 has been available for many years, but only a tiny percentage of our clients used it. We are now seeing an increasing number of Sage hosting solutions partners become Strategic Hosting Providers and encourage customers to migrate to Sage Partner Cloud.

The Primary Benefits of Cloud ERP Hosting

Accessibility: The most significant advantage of storing your ERP in the cloud is the ability to access real-time data from any location at any time. Businesses have had to learn and adapt to remote work conditions since the outbreak began. Because their data is stored in the cloud, this is practical and feasible. However, even before the current COVID-19 restriction, remote accessibility has always been important—whether for remote sales offices or vacationing. Having secure access to real-time data and file sharing is a significant benefit.

Cost-Effectiveness: Moving to the cloud significantly reduces the price of maintaining servers and infrastructure. Businesses no longer need to worry about technological updates or keep their hardware in exchange for a monthly or annual charge. Because the hosting provider has economies of scale, Sage 100 users typically save money. This choice also provides variety and scalability, so the ability to budget and control costs becomes increasingly important as the firm grows.

Moving Sage 100 to the Cloud: Lessons Learned

Inflexibility: One of the most common concerns we get from relocated clients is that their hosting solution is too restrictive and cannot meet the needs of their company's specific circumstances. Sage 100 customers use a variety of third-party apps, and their hosting environment must be capable of adequately allowing third-party applications to be used without unreasonable restrictions.

Security: Moving to the cloud may raise concerns about data security, particularly with an ERP solution. We had one customer whose hosting firm had been infiltrated by ransomware, and it took many days for them to regain access to their Sage 100 system. Conduct reviews to ensure that the hosting option is reputable and dependable. Check to see if the solution can withstand ransomware assaults and has a proven track record of uptime. Security can be improved with the correct hosting provider.

Verito has extensive experience with Sage hosted on cloud and third-party API integration and can handle virtually any integration requirement. Verito's IN-SYNCH® Sage 100 connectivity keeps data flowing from your ERP to any third party. With real-time access to changes and updates as they happen, you have access to data that can fuel your scenario planning and provide proof for implementing new strategies as the economy and customer behaviours move.