For many years, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software installation involved a partnership between an ERP reseller and installer with the software developer. Now, business software such as ERP systems are migrating (or have moved already) to the cloud. For businesses trying to avoid high cost and resources necessary to manage in-house IT services, the cloud is perfect. With cloud-based systems, a new player is introduced to the equation: the cloud hosting provider.
Providers should provide capabilities needed now, and in the future
Providers should provide capabilities needed now, and in the future
A cloud provider needs to provide a robust, scalable, global infrastructure with proven track record of meeting service level commitments. Your cloud partner must have a wide library of services that should include tools for analytics, compliance, data migration, mobile services, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and content delivery. Providing you with the ability to preview new technologies as well as the option to use and provide feedback on new services is a signal that your cloud partner values collaboration, listens to what their customers have in mind, and is focused on driving innovation.
Providers should understand the industries you operate in
Providers should understand the industries you operate in
The right cloud partner will understand your industries and markets as well as the markets you deliver products and services to. Every industry has unique regulations and processes that must be met, and in many cases audited. Cloud providers need to offer the infrastructure and services to meet these deep industry requirements.
Providers should support your global ambitions
Providers should support your global ambitions
Cloud partners need to operate in all markets that your company does business in now, or plans to expand to in the future. An important advantage AWS provides us is the ability to more effectively meet the rigorous standards for data privacy and security in the cloud that many of our global customers require." More... If these snippets have peaked your interest, here's the full article on Infor's blog. Read more about the partnership between AWS and Infor here on the Amazon Web Services website.
ESS Can Help with Choosing Cloud Hosting Providers
ESS Can Help with Choosing Cloud Hosting Providers
ESS is an Infor Gold level partner with decades of experience in ERP systems installations. Contact us, we'd be happy to help with any aspect of your ERP rollout. We specialize with Infor products such as Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine), Infor Configure Price Quote (CPQ) and Infor VISUAL ERP.