SAP recently announced that SAP® Business One is now available in a cloud-based format hosted at its proprietary data centres. It means that small and midsize businesses can access world-class enterprise resource planning (ERP) software at greatly reduced up-front costs and with minimal IT overhead.
If you’re thinking about adopting ERP software, this is an excellent opportunity to quickly and cost-effectively get started – with no long-term commitment. Read on for answers to commonly-asked questions.
How will SAP Business One change the way we do business?
Many small businesses wrestle with outdated software and disjointed spreadsheets. SAP Business One centralizes data in a single application so you only enter data once and it is automatically shared across the company. Easy-to-use dashboards and reports give you instant access to all of your critical business information, such as inventory levels, sales, and cash flow. For details, read the solution brief: Business Management Made Simpler.
What is cloud-based software?
In cloud-based software, tools and information are accessed via the Internet. So instead of installing software on each computer, users log-in to a web-based service to access programs and data. In this case, it’s hosted in SAP data centres. If you have a Hotmail, Yahoo! or Gmail account, you've already experienced cloud computing.
How does this cloud-based format reduce costs?
The SAP Business One application and all of your data is hosted at an SAP data centre so you don’t have to invest in IT infrastructure that’s required for an on-premise setup. The ‘easy-in / easy-out’ arrangement enables you to quickly get started with a low one-time fee and without a long-term contract. You pay a monthly license fee per user for as long as you want.
Where do I get details about getting started?
We’re happy to help! At Zantek, we specialize in helping small and midsize businesses quickly get up and running with SAP Business One. Contact us for details.
See for yourself
- Experience SAP Business One Cloud first-hand. Explore different business scenarios in this intuitive test-drive: SAP Business One test drive.
- Get a guided tour. Gather a few colleagues for a live 20-minute overview of SAP Business One, at your convenience (questions welcome!): Request a demo.