In mid-July, Sage introduced Sage 50 Hosted, offering users a significant opportunity to customize their accounting software to meet specific business requirements. This blog will examine the advantages and disadvantages of hosting solutions and look into other available alternatives.
What is Hosting?
Hosting your software means making it accessible to users anywhere with an internet connection. By storing it on a remote server, rather than on your own computer, users can access the software through a web browser regardless of their physical location.
Option Number 1 -Sage 50 Hosted Software
Includes ALL the Same features of Sage 50 Local Desktop PLUS:
- Remote Access-You can access your Sage 50 software and data from any device with an internet connection, even on Macs and Mobiles.
- Secure Hosting
- Automatic Updates-All updates are handled automatically.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple users can access and work in the system simultaneously.
- Automated Backups
Pros
- Reduced IT Burden
- Scalability
- Flexibility
- Compliance
- Reliability
- Mac & mobile access
- Don’t need a server
Cons
- More expensive than the desktop version
- At this time, you can not use add-ons, except Office 365 Premium or Enterprise.
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Sage 50 Pro Hosted
$1,328.00 -
Sage 50 Premium Hosted
Price range: $1,807.00 through $4,970.00 -
Sage 50 Quantum Hosted
Price range: $2,654.00 through $20,270.00
Option Number 2- Third Party Hosting Companies
Best Business Strategies has relationships with several reputable, certified hosting companies that we can confidently recommend.
Pros
- Can use any add-on
- HIPAA compliant
- ➕all the pros of Sage 50 Hosted
Cons
- Could be more expensive than Sage 50 Hosted
Option Number 3- Use Sage 50 Desktop in Conjunction with RemotePC
RemotePC allows you to access and manage your distant computers anytime, from any device, given that the computer has an active Internet connection and the RemotePC application is installed on it. You can log in to your office or home computer from anywhere, manage your files, and work on your computer, as though you were sitting right in front of it.
This is NOT a Hosting Service!
Pros
- VERY inexpensive way to work remotely.
- Employees can access their entire desktop, not just Sage 50.
Cons
- You must leave your office computer on, or someone in the office must turn the computer on.
- Since this is NOT a hosting service, you do not get the benefits that come with Sage 50 Hosted or a third-party hosting company.
If you have any questions about your hosting options or would like a demo, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
304-233-2612 or Shirley@BestBusinessStrategies.com
