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What distribution ERP managers need to know about the cloud

Written by Kenneth Mostello | Sep 1, 2017 7:14:00 PM
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An April 2017 Forbes magazine article gave tech and business leaders and decision-makers some powerful insights into the growth of cloud computing technology. Some of the most striking stats?

  • Since 2009, cloud spending has grown 4.5 times faster than the rate of IT spending—a rate projected to exceed 6 times faster between 2015 and 2020.
  • Between 2015 and 2020, spending on cloud computing is projected to grow at a 19% compound annual rate.
  • By 2018, at least half of all IT spending will be cloud-based.
  • 74% of tech CFOs say cloud computing will have the most measurable effect on their businesses in 2017.

If money talks, then it’s saying businesses are finding real, considerable and measurable value in cloud computing. It’s clear: Cloud is here, and it’s here to stay.

For distribution ERP managers, that raises an important question….

ERP in the cloud: Is it right for your company?

If your medium-sized business is considering a cloud deployment of your distribution ERP system, you’ll find lots of actionable facts and answers to your questions in the tech primer Exactly What is “Cloud?”.

Exactly What is “Cloud?” is a free download that you can read front-to-back in just a few minutes. You’ll get clarity on how cloud computing works; a solid picture of cloud’s core business benefits; and answers to critical FAQs like:

  • What’s the business value of moving my ERP to cloud?
  • What are the security and reliability advantages of a single-tenant cloud deployment?
  • How much can a cloud deployment reduce our IT infrastructure costs?
Required reading for distribution IT execs.

Exactly What is “Cloud?” is packed with vital information to bring into conversations about cloud deployment of your distribution ERP system. And it’s not just about ERP—Exactly What is “Cloud” can help you reframe the total picture of how you plan and budget for IT costs. Download it today.