Deployment

Deployment

On Demand - All software is available via a hosted service. This means no software installation and no requirements for local IT resources.

	Faster "Go Live"
	Eliminates need for additional hardware and supporting software requirements such as SQL Server, MS Office, etc.
	Any Time/Anywhere Access
	Virtually eliminates need for IT resources

On Premise - All software is installed at a location of your choice (your office, 3rd party data center, etc.).

	Software installed within your environment
	Better suited for integration with local systems (phone integration, other applications)
	Control over deployment of updates, upgrades, functionality
	More Flexibility for customizations, modifications and workflow control
	Internal IT staff has final authority on level of access, design requirements, corporate computing standards

Access

Local Desktop/Network - software is available from the local computer's desktop.

	Alleviates reliability on internet access and potential bandwidth or speed issues
	Tighter integration with local computer applications/files
	Potential for disconnected/remote environment

Remote Access - All software applications and files are available via a "virtual desktop" connection (ie Citrix or MS Terminal Services) over the web.

	All applications/data available from any computer (requires download of small applet/client file)
	Nominal computing power requirements on the local computer
	Any time/anywhere access

Web Client Access - Access to your system is achieved through a web portal access

	Requires no installation of software
	Available any time anywhere from any computer

Mobile - The system can be accessed using either a Smart Phone with Microsoft Windows Mobile or Blackberry Phone.

	Gain access to all infomration without the need for a computer
	Any time anywhere access (sync may be limited by available connection)

Method of Payment

Subscription - Pay a monthly fee on a per user basis

	No software purchase required
	Great for cash flow
	Easy to sign up and get going

Purchase - Buy the necessary software and labor services required for implementation

	No "never-ending" monthly payment to worry about
	Most economical choice in the long run (24-36 months)
	Great asset for company valuation

Lease/finance - Spread the purchase of software and labor over a period of time

	Little or no up front cash requirements
	All the benefits of a purchase without the negatives of the subscription (never ending payments)
	Once the final payment is made, you own it