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SaaS for Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Reliable and secure SaaS software hosting service
Software-as-a-Service or SaaS is a method of delivering software over the Internet. It is an on-demand software service where a SaaS vendor hosts the application and the data in a central location and provides end-users access to the software remotely. SaaS is very beneficial to small and mid-sized businesses because such businesses have the need for technology but that doesn't have the capital to invest in software, server hardware and other infrastructures.
SaaS can be seen as an alternative hosting option for Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Users rent the software and access web-based Microsoft Dynamics NAV over the Internet from anywhere in the world. With SaaS, businesses do not need to worry about maintenance and infrastructure, such as installation, set-up, server, and software. Internet is the only infrastructure an end user will need to run Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
Pay-as-you-go Model
Traditionally, users own the software and they are required to pay for the Dynamics NAV package and license. SaaS, on the other hand, lets end-users access Dynamics NAV at a monthly subscription price. This pay-as-you-go model is one of the greatest advantages of SaaS. At SimCrest, you pay a one-time startup fee plus a low monthly fee for fully functional Dynamics NAV including server space and licensing from the time of Go-Live. Simply put, the recurring subscription fee is on a per user basis and it includes the cost of hardware, software, enhancement fee, licensing, IT support, maintenance, and backups.
What are the benefits?
Lowered Upfront Cost
The state-of-the-art technology is what every organization wants. However, the upfront investment may be a cost barrier to many businesses, especially small and mid-sized organizations. Since no additional hardware is needed, and payment is made monthly, businesses can save a huge initial cost. This is a cost savings, which can be reallocated to business operations and used to fund business growth. Having no upfront investment in either hardware or software allows SaaS to relieve a company's financial situation and helps to enhance the cash flow.
Less Need of Internal IT Staff and Support
By outsourcing software to a SaaS provider, organizations would need fewer internal IT personnel. Instead of assisting user support and maintaining aging infrastructure, internal IT personnel can concentrate on improving the day-to-day technical operations and making strategic decisions.
Peace of Mind
Some businesses may lack internal IT staff to support software and some may feel the maintenance of IT infrastructure is complex and time-consuming. However, as a SaaS provider hosts the software, they handle all the tasks, including server, server support, licensing, maintenance, data backups, and on-going IT support, for you. The SaaS model leaves you peace of mind and allows you to focus more on core competencies to run your business.
True Flexibility
SaaS enables you to save more by giving you the flexibility to adjust the total number of user licensing. Since subscription fee is charged monthly based on per user, you can easily change the number of users every month to fit personnel situations and avoid the expenditure of unused licensing.
Global Availability
Through Internet, SaaS enables users to access Dynamics NAV anytime and anywhere. As long as there is Internet, businesses benefit from better business mobility and global availability, which lead to enhanced productivity and increased control of information.
About SaaSplaza
To offer our customers the best Dynamics NAV hosting option, we chose SaaSplaza as the SaaS provider to bring high quality services in terms of availability, reliability and security. SaaSplaza is an open SaaS platform and a global operating Microsoft S+S (Software plus Service) Incubation Center. Qualified for a yearly SAS 70 Type II certification, SaaSplaza is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with over 10 years of experience in delivering ASP and later S+S services to the market.
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