Cloudy With a Chance of Improvement With Acumatica

Why Choose a Cloud ERP?

Adapting to working remotely in an ever changing world can be difficult, especially for those of us making the adjustment for the first time due to COVID-19.  There are certainly pros to working from home, like having the luxury of wearing whatever you want or being able to work from the comfort of your own bed. However, working from home can also come with new challenges, especially if you are operating with on-premise enterprise resource planning system. This can make a remote working situation much harder than it has to be, which is why now more than ever you should consider switching to a cloud ERP. Not only is a cloud ERP accessible wherever you are, it makes working remotely much more efficient.

Benefits of Cloud Over On-Prem

In general, cloud ERPs are much more efficient to use when compared to on-premise ERPs. And now, in the world of remote working where time and efficiency is key to a successful workday, transitioning to a cloud ERP has never been so vital. Cloud ERPs provide major benefits such as easy access and stricter data security . While there are numerous cloud ERPs out there to choose from, it is important to make the best choice for your needs when switching to the cloud from an on-prem ERP.

Why Switch to The Cloud?

• Costs reduced on disk and storage space, buying and installing expensive software updates, and with the Cloud, you only pay for the application services that you need
• The web-based user interface is very user-friendly and easy to use on any device
• Increased storage space making the user experience even easier than before
• Data, files, and whatever else your Cloud-based ERP may contain can easily be accessed 24 hours a day
• Colleagues and clients can collaborate on the same documents from their own device, whether they are physically together or not
• IT workers and services will not be as heavily relied on to maintain servers, fix bugs, and continuously work on software updates

A reputable cloud ERP system like Acumatica has some of the most beneficial features to improve your remote working experience. Acumatica is the perfect cloud ERP solution when switching from an on-premise ERP for a variety of reasons. In 2019, Gartner, one of the industry’s top leaders in the world of research and advisory, called Acumatica “a visionary tool for cloud core financial management suites all the way from midsized to global enterprises.” Acumatica has a very promising reputation and record, making it the world’s fastest growing cloud ERP system, giving you even more of a reason to switch from your on-prem ERP system to the cloud, specifically Acumatica’s cloud.

Why You Should Make the Switch from an On-Premise ERP to Acumatica’s Cloud ERP System

• Designed architecture, from the beginning, to be deployed to the cloud
• The code base was designed and written to include all the features of a modern ERP
• No bolt-on applications with complicated integrations
• World’s fastest growing Cloud ERP company
• Acumatica can work from all devices, which is perfect for easy and efficient remote working without relying on an on-premise ERP
• Properly integrates important software services such as Smartsheet, Docusign, Adobe Sign, and many more
• Proven to beat out numerous top cloud ERP competitors, such as Sage, Net Suite, and Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Has flexible licensing options, multiple deployment options, and little-to-no customization using industry standard tools that Acumatica boasts.
• It is user-friendly style, system flexibility, and the variety of integrated business management applications that it provides
• Easily control your workflow from a remote location and being adaptable to hundreds of different industries
• Acumatica benefits include compatibility with your other software, incorporating those services into the platform

Taking the Leap to the Cloud and How to Succeed 

• Create a plan on how you/your company will make a smart and effective transition to using a Cloud ERP
• Prepare for a successful and beneficial ERP Implementation
• Name an executive sponsor and determine the key stakeholders
• Publish the scope of the project and the change management process
• Set key performance indicators (KPIs) and determine success metrics
• Determine both ideal and problematic timing for the project deployment
• Review modifications to the current ERP to determine which are critical and which are not critical
• Document the risks associated with the project, risk avoidance strategies, and contingency plans
• Start cleaning up and making modifications to the old system
• Think about how the company will go about implementing an education strategy for the new processes and systems
• Consider how to work best with the consulting partner and set the implementation strategy
• Plan potential activities for 12 months after deployment.
• Be sure to use the right Cloud ERP system for you and your company
• Pick the right technology partner for you/your company

While transitioning from an on-premise ERP to a cloud ERP like Acumatica may seem like a big step to take, it will ultimately benefit you, your company, and your workload, especially in the new world of working remotely. Selecting the right cloud ERP for your organization is just the first step in your journey. Once you have made your decision, it is important to pick a reliable technology partner to help your team make the jump. It is important to team up with an experienced partner to ensure that your new Acumatica implementation is optimized for your needs. When you’re ready to get started, contact our team to help implement and integrate your Acumatica work environment.