Cloud vs on-premise – how to spot a fake
January 18, 2014
Grazed from TechRadar. Author: Raj Narayanaswamy.
Cloud migration is in full swing and for companies to make the trek; step one is to determine whether or not the destination is indeed a true cloud vs. an on-premise solution in disguise. With global spending on SaaS rising by 17.9 percent to $14 billion, it’s time for companies to be able to spot a fake when they see one and ultimately become a more discerning buyer.
Many software vendors simply modify their applications so they can be accessed online—but application hosting is not the same as "real" SaaS. On-premise solutions cannot deliver on the real promises of cloud computing. "True" SaaS delivers seamless upgrades, lower operating costs,ubiquitous access and ease-of-use…
The Problem with On-Premise
Onsite, hosted solutions promise hassle-free software management, but they are not truly cloud-based. You still have the processes, architectures and maintenance associated with an on-premise environment…
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