Why is cloud software widely challenged and scrutinized before a purchase decision?
On-premise, cloud software, and hybrid infrastructure all have their ups and downs, and of course, a majority of business software purchased is done after meticulous consultation with the respective IT teams. However, cloud software undergoes further inspection and extra tests.
There is no shortage of cloud-software users, but over a course of time, businesses have consistently hesitated to adopt cloud software. We believe it is due to their primary introduction and interaction with cloud software that disrupted their intellectual framework of what businesses can actually do with it.
In this blog post, we debunk six common myths to not only make cloud-software more approachable but also to widen your scope of preference during a software scout.
1. Cloud software is not dependable like on-premise (legacy IT).
Myth. Both cloud software and on-premise are equally dependable.
On-premise banks on their IT teams for creating databases, managing their servers, and ensuring security 24/7. While cloud software comes with an easily manageable data infrastructure, it encrypts your data and nurtures it within its discreet servers.
Dependability is also defined by availability and flexibility, both synonymous with cloud software. It performs without any breaks and helps you obtain the required output without much hassle. It sustains itself without much effort from your end. Cloud software also comes with guaranteed integrity, as it takes on high volumes of traffic and ensures your work never crashes.
Even on a weekend, cloud software never relaxes. It’s so difficult for cloud software to do nothing.
2. Frequent upselling leads to overconsumption.
Not a myth. Some businesses are susceptible to upselling.
Frequent upselling is often done to businesses that make unsanctioned tech adoptions. These individual pieces of tech act as quick fixes that improve the productivity of the business. Often, this proves unproductive as the business is stuck with endless bills and integrations on top of weaker software solutions.
Moderated upselling is done by software providers who are genuinely interested in the growth of your business. These providers help you find the solution that will complement your business ecosystem better. You wouldn't want to pass up on an opportunity to have the best for your business, right? (You don't have to answer that)
The best way not to be susceptible is to make sure your business goals are clear and attainable. You can also avoid upselling by consulting software mediators (partners), who will help you match your business goals with the appropriate software solution. This way, you can implement the right products that work together seamlessly.
3. What works for others will work for me, too.
Myth.
Say, for example, your business goal is to improve your productivity. Naturally, you are inclined to look up a competitor or a business champion in your industry that has already achieved this. Then you figure out their strategies for growth and adopt the same tech they have.
Initially, it works for you. They have good strategy and technology, after all. A little later, you notice your productivity stagnating, but somehow, your customer service and book keeping have become more manageable. Remember how your business goal was actually to improve productivity?
This approach, 'what works for others will work for me too', reflects disguised self-interest, suggesting that what appears to be beneficial for others is primarily driven by personal gain.
It is essential to note that the quality of the output is unique to every business. The best way to identify what may give you desired outputs is by using your analytical data to gauge how volatile your market is, form your strategy based on that data, and then enhance it with your competitor analysis.
4. Good luck moving to the cloud with all of that data!
Myth. Data migration can be done from on-premise to cloud software.
On-premise restricts and keeps business data in unreachable datasets and silos. This is primarily done for security reasons, but this creates more room for inefficiency as the agent/employee will have to request data from the servers and then load them onto spreadsheets.
In our previous blog post, we talked about the data cycle, how it goes from input, usage, output, to disposal. Disposal is a key characteristic of this cycle, and it helps businesses create room for new, updated data. Not only that, it also helps businesses during migration.
Data migration is primarily done with the help of a dedicated partner, who also customizes the solution and helps you possess diverse types of data.
5. Cloud-software does not come with guaranteed safety.
Myth. Cloud software comes with guaranteed safety.
Most businesses that use on-premise draw attention to having your data in an infrastructure where you can afford to experiment is important during their software scout. Cloud software is instantly dismissed as an option.
To have a controlled environment on-premise requires a fair amount of security solutions. Additionally, they retain IT personnel to make sure the security patches are followed up on and no cyberattacks are made on their data, all under the guise of wanting to protect their data infrastructure. Cloud software automatically comes with enhanced cloud security solutions and engineers to maintain security while giving them the control over their data.
As mentioned above, some businesses implement unsanctioned software solutions. Because these solutions undergo few or no approvals, they end up having security issues, often vulnerable to hackers and cyber-security mishaps.
Not spending on cyber-security solutions doesn't equate to inadequate security. Investing in good cloud software and making smart financial choices equates to good security and business growth.
6. Cloud software = Success?
Not a myth. Success is inevitable with good software, whether it's on-premise or cloud software.
But ask yourself this: Are you in the pursuit of success or do you want the actual thing? If you want the actual thing, there are some things to look for in a cloud software solution. Simplified UI, scalability, collaborative avenues, workflow automations, reliable support, productivity tools and incredible security. This well-rounded and secure solution will adapt to your needs and improve your employees' outputs, helping you attain success faster.
Conclusion
There you go! We have debunked six common myths about cloud software. Comment below which myth held you back and prevented you from imminent success.
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