Since Covid, we're noticing many more of our GoldMine CRM users wanting to put GoldMine and other office software in the cloud. The most popular route if to rent space on our secure servers as a 'hosted desktop' service. What's the benefits then compared to running GoldMine on your own server/s?
Cost efficiency stands out as a primary advantage. Running your own server infrastructure requires substantial capital investment in hardware, regular maintenance, and eventual replacement costs. With a hosted desktop solution, these capital expenses transform into predictable monthly operational costs. You'll also save on electricity and cooling expenses, as the infrastructure is maintained off-site by your provider.
Reliability and uptime receive a major boost with hosted solutions. Our professional datacentres offer redundant power supplies, multiple internet connections, and sophisticated backup systems that most small to medium-sized businesses simply cannot match. Your applications remain available even during local power outages or internet disruptions, and disaster recovery becomes significantly more robust.
Security is another crucial benefit. Hosted desktop providers implement enterprise-grade security measures, including constant monitoring, regular security updates, and sophisticated encryption protocols. Your data receives professional protection that would be costly and complex to implement in-house. It's all in the UK and a level of security that small business could not afford on their own.
The accessibility advantages cannot be overstated. Your applications become available from anywhere with an internet connection, enabling genuine workplace flexibility. Whether you're at home, in the office, or travelling, you'll have the same consistent experience accessing your applications and data. This proves invaluable for organisations with remote workers, working from home or multiple office locations.
Management becomes significantly simpler. Instead of your IT team/company juggling server maintenance, updates, and technical issues, these responsibilities shift to the hosting provider. We handle the complex backend work, allowing your team to focus on core business activities rather than infrastructure management.
Scalability becomes seamless with hosted solutions. Need to add new users or increase resources? It's usually just a matter of adjusting your subscription. There's no need to worry about future hardware requirements or complex upgrade projects - your hosted environment grows with your business needs.
The shift to hosted desktops represents a modern approach to running traditional applications, combining the reliability of established software with the flexibility of cloud-based solutions. And it's not expensive! Contact Wizard Systems for a quote today!
