Migrating to Cloud-Hosted Attaché Evo: What Changes?

• Cloud hosting keeps your existing Attaché Evo software intact: You’re just running the same Attaché software in a secure cloud environment, with better access, scalability and reduced reliance on in-premise infrastructure.
• Your team gains flexibility without needing to relearn anything: Workflows, interfaces and processes stay the same while your team gets to use improved features such as remote access and automatic updates.
• Clear operational signs show when you’re ready to move: If your team struggles with remote access, spends too much time on IT maintenance or faces growing security and compliance demands, your current setup may no longer support your business efficiently.
• The move to cloud is structured mean to cause minimal disruption: Your migration follows a guided, step-by-step process managed by experts. Company data is transferred securely your team transitions to the improved system with minimal impact on operations.
• Evolve further as your business grows: You can add apps seamlessly when your business expands If your needs become more complex, you can consider moving to a more advanced solution like Access Evolve.

In 2026, migrating to cloud-hosted Attaché Evo is more than just a technical upgrade. This move launches a new era where Australia and New Zealand companies are utilising cloud-hosting technology to make their operations more versatile, accessible and secure. To compete in an increasingly hybrid and remote working landscape, operational flexibility and efficiency are more important than ever.  

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has also changed the organisation’s digital reporting requirements, including e-invoicing and real-time data visibility. These new requirements are driving companies towards embracing agile, cloud-based platforms to increase productivity. 

What is the Attaché Evo Cloud Hosted Solution (CHS)?  

The Attaché Evo (CHS) is your existing Attaché Evo software with improved accessibility. The software is hosted in the cloud instead of being installed on a single computer in your office. This enables your staff to log in from anywhere at anytime. All they need is an internet connection.  

This is not a new product. The software is part of the array of services offered by Access Cloud ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). 

When migrating Attaché Evo to the cloud, you retain the same functionality, workflows and interface of the desktop version while acquiring the versatility, security and scalability of a cloud-based operating framework. 

This means you and your team will spend less time on IT maintenance and focus more on running the business. 

Cloud-hosted software is a way of operating business applications over the internet instead of installing them on a server in your office. Rather than maintaining hardware, handling updates or worrying about backups, your software is securely hosted on remote servers and managed by the provider. You simply log in through a browser and get to work. 

How Attaché Evo CHS works  

This software takes the familiar Attaché Evo experience and delivers it through the cloud in a straightforward, user-friendly way. Instead of running the software on a local server in your office, the program runs on secure cloud servers managed by Access. 

When you move to a cloud infrastructure, you are shifting your system into this hosted environment. There’s no need to buy or maintain new hardware, and your company does not have to rely on your IT department to keep things running. 

Here’s what the process looks like: 

• You launch the software via a secure login 
• The system runs remotely but interface feels similar to desktop Attaché Evo 
• We will handle your system’s updates, backups and security 
• Your team can access the software from any authorised device  

This model aligns with how modern cloud systems operate, and removes the risks of downtime, manual updates and hardware failures that are more common with desktop solutions. 

What is Access Evo? 

Access Evo is the central hub where Attaché Evo CHS operates. This  platform provides your team with a secure space to access your company’s software, tools and data. 

When using this platform, you log in once, and gain access to both the software and your growing ecosystem of connected applications. This feature makes it easier to scale your system without any operational disruptions. 

This approach is ideal for growing SMEs. Instead of committing to a huge, complex system upfront, you can adopt new applications at your own pace, whether that’s adding payroll, eInvoicing, analytics or automation tools. 

Your team can now access the cloud-hosted Attaché anytime, anywhere in a more flexible and secure environment. 

Will your Attaché Evo software change? 

No. When you move to Attaché Evo CHS, your system remains the same. Your software is just hosted differently in the cloud as there won’t be a server sitting in your office. The program contains: 

• The same features and functionality your team is currently using  
• Similar workflows in finance, reporting and operations 

What happens to your data and transaction history? 

During the software migration, your existing data is securely transferred into our cloud hosting solution. Your data includes: 

• Every past transaction record 
• All customer, supplier and financial reports 

Is your finance team required to change how they work? 

Your finance team’s day-to-day work remains familiar because: 

• The software interface looks and feels the same 
• Financial processes such as invoicing and reporting remain the same   
• Your team does not need to retrain from scratch 

All your team needs to learn is how to access Attaché Evo CHS in the cloud. Worry not, our cloud-hosting solution is designed to make accessibility as hassle-free as possible. Rest assured that your team can transition without disrupting their productivity.  

Most companies can detect the signs that they are ready for an upgrade in their daily operations.  

Does your team need access from multiple locations or devices? 

If your team is sharing feedback such as the ones listed below, these are signs that your current company infrastructure needs an update: 

• “I’m unable to access the system unless I return to the office.” 
• “I’ll share the project when I’m back at my office workstation.” 

By giving your team secure access to the company’s cloud-based system from authorised devices, you eliminate location-based roadblocks and enhance efficiency. 

Is managing software updates and servers draining your team’s time? 

Maintaining systems your company has outgrown may take up significant time and delay your team’s work. If your office has an on-premise system, you will need to schedule downtime for constant manual updates.  

By switching to cloud-hosted solutions, the vendor is responsible for handling all system maintenance. This frees up your team’s time and resources so they can focus on what matters: your company’s productivity. 

Have your security or ATO compliance requirements expanded? 

Your ATO compliance and security criteria usually expands along with your business growth. Your team might be voicing out concerns such as: 

• “Are we compliant with ATO requirements?” 
• “Will there be any issues with our next audit?” 

Cloud-hosted solutions provide built-in security features such as encryption, access controls and automated backups. These helps reduce risk and improve your enterprise’s compliance with ATO regulations. 

Adding connected apps without replacing your core system 

Nowadays, cloud environments enable integration with other tools. These apps include: 

• Payroll 
• Human resources 
• Analytics 
• eInvoicing 

You can expand your present system’s capabilities without the cost of a complete replacement. By having only one seamless integrated system, you will also be reducing manual errors and improve accurate data visibility throughout your company. 

Do you need an efficient remote or hybrid team? 

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and especially, hybrid work, have become increasingly popular among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  To maintain productivity in times of uncertainty, your business needs to be resilience and versatile in such scenarios: 

• “What should we do when we are unable to reach the office?” 
• “Can our team continue delivery great work remotely?” 

As cloud systems are not connected to physical infrastructure, your team can continue working during unexpected disruptions like pandemics and extreme weather. Your company can still deliver the same quality of productivity and customer service during uncertain roadblocks. 

Step 1: Talk to your account manager 

These are vital topics that you will be discussing with your account manager: 

• Analyse your current company infrastructure 
• Identify third-party tools connected to your desktop Attaché 
• Review how your team uses the system daily 
• Organise an ideal migration plan 

Step 2: Planning your migration 

You will be making the important decisions while The Access Group carries out the technical tasks: 

• Choose a migration window that minimises the disruption to your team’s productivity 
• Identify vital company data that will be moved to the upgraded software 
• Decide on a go-life date so your team will be ready for the official switch 

Step 3: How to move your data to the Access Cloud 

The Access Cloud platform is designed to protect your data securely via managed hosting, encryption and regular backups. The migration process requires: 

• Transferring your current database to the cloud 
• Securing your data in a managed cloud environment 
• Applying backups and monitoring protocols 

Step 4: Launching your upgraded infrastructure from Access Evo 

Once your new system goes live, your team can access Attaché by logging in via a browser or any authorised device. They can access the same Attaché software from a more secure and convenient platform: 

• The user interface is familiar 
• Workflows among your team remain mostly unchanged 

Step 5: Evolve and add apps whenever you need them 

This modular approach allows you to expand organically by adding tools to the system over time without disruptive changes. The software also syncs up with platforms like Access Cloud ERP, which are designed to scale with your business as your needs expand.  

Gradually grow your system by adding apps via Access Evo, such as: 

• eInvoicing  
• Payroll and HR  
• Document management  
• Reporting and analytics