Technology is important to every business, and staying competitive without the most sophisticated technology is often a difficult task. Upgrading to a new SaaS-based system can sometimes be expensive but will save you money in the long term.
The choices can be confusing too, and possibly disastrous if you end up making the wrong choice. You should start by researching what you need from your new system. This investment is going to be significant so you will need to carefully consider how to get the best from your investment. Here are a few factors you can consider.
Your SaaS platform can deliver whatever you need, whenever and wherever you may need it. You should always have access through all of your devices as Service technology is on-demand delivery. You should also have an easy-to-use intelligent interface to increase productivity and streamline the processes.
Your new technology should be able to smoothly keep up with the changes. Everything about SaaS platforms is designed with evolution in mind.
You should have the capacity to scale your business to whatever comes your way, be it growth, increased demands, or a situation that may create the need for additional features. It should be able to handle any changes without halting the current business processes and inconveniencing any users and customers.
So much of your company’s data is sensitive. Customers and employees have proprietary or personal information that is stored out on the cloud. Security should be one of your most important concerns for several reasons, not the least of which should be your peace of mind.
SAAS vendors know that their future is on the line if a security breach happens so they take every precaution to ensure your data stays protected.
Now that you know what you need from your platform, it’s time to find the right vendor. A few things to consider include the quality of service, service level agreement, and location needs.
Ask any potential vendors what they do if a disaster takes place. Do they have an action plan? What happens if their data storage facility is destroyed? Do they compensate you? Do they have any backup storage facility in a separate location? How long would it be before they can get it up and running?
