The problem with on-premise software

If you are still using an on-premise solution, it is likely that you face daily challenges due to its limitations. 

Do you spend excessive time manually backing up data to physical devices? Or applying updates and patches? Is it difficult for remote staff to access your on-premise solution? And are there days where it simply takes too much time for your solution to load or update?

While these challenges soak up your time and patience, your on-premise software is also fast becoming outdated. Once your software vendor ends support for your solution, it is left vulnerable to cyber threats as well as data loss and corruption. It also means that it will no longer be compatible with third-party applications.

The benefits of cloud-hosted software

Cloud-hosted software eliminates these challenges of on-premise solutions and deliver many new cost and time-saving benefits. If you are currently using the on-premise version of Attaché, for instance, moving to the cloud-hosted version can help you:

1. Gain anywhere, anytime access

One of the advantages of cloud-hosted software is its accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection – whether you are working from the office, home or on the go. With cloud-hosted Attaché, all your people can access the solution at any time and easily collaborate no matter where they are.

2. Safeguard your data

With cloud-hosted software, all your data is managed, backed up and secure in the cloud. This means that there is no need to manually back up data, and it can be easily recovered in the event of a disaster, allowing you to continue business as usual.

3. Enhance security and save time

Cloud-hosted software removes the need to manually install software updates and patches. With cloud-hosted Attaché, updates are delivered automatically and our engineers monitor the security of your solution around the clock. You can also set customisable permissions to control which of your team has access to what.

4. Reduce costs

While traditional on-premises solutions generally require a considerable upfront license fee, cloud-hosted solutions offer comparatively lower periodic subscriptions fees. With cloud-hosted Attaché, you do not require any server hardware, helping you avoid maintenance and system administration costs.

This handy infographic and fact sheet also articulate the benefits of moving from on-premise software to cloud hosted solutions.

Future-proof your business with cloud-hosted Attaché

More and more Australian businesses are embracing cloud-hosted software to enhance employee productivity and collaboration, reduce costs and save time. For instance, cloud-hosted Attaché delivers all these benefits and even more when paired with Access Workspace – our intuitive, single-sign on platform for all Access business software solutions.

Attaché on Access Workspace gives you access to far more modules than simply accounting and payroll. You can gain greater control and efficiency with time and attendance, workforce management, HR, learning management, collaboration tools, analytics and reporting, eInvoicing, invoice capture, document management and more – all within a single, fully-integrated cloud platform.

And the best part is, everyone in your organisation can use the apps available on Access Workspace, even if they do not use your main software solution.

You can add additional users at no extra cost, simplify processes with employee self-service, and benefit from two-factor authentication and ATO compliance built-in.