Thursday, 22 August 2013

Peachtree Cloud Hosting

In the business world, the bigger companies always hold sway over the smaller entities as they have the advantage of better technology. Better technology means that are better able to connect with their customers as well as better manage and administer the workforce. The smaller companies, in contrast, can’t afford to have identical technologies as the money required for the purpose is generally disproportionate to the investment in their business. The question then is how to reduce this gap that exists between the two parties so that smaller organizations can get a level playing field. Peachtree Hosting can be a viable option as it is precisely designed keeping in mind the requirements and limitations of the small organizations. How can Hosted Peachtree provide similar technology at a reduced price? In case of Peachtree hosting, the application is hosted and run on the service provider’s terminal servers as opposed to installing it on an individual’s local system, which is the norm in a traditional IT setup. Users can get access to the application from any online connection. The access to the application is password protected to insure that only authorized people can have access to it. The fact that it can be availed over the Internet obviates the need for local network, hardware, and installation. This saves a lot of money for business organizations. In addition, hosting services are normally provided by application service providers on pay as you go basis which requires businesses to pay for only those services that utilize. This helps businesses to apprehend their expenses in advance and plan for them. Data Security and IT support part and parcel of Peachtree Hosting package Data security and IT support are other plus points of Hosted Peachtree services, especially since they don’t cost any additional bucks and are part of the Peachtree Hosting package. Online data security is taken well care of by the always-on IT support Helpdesk team who provide real-time monitoring and troubleshooting. The Helpdesk can be contacted via phone or email for instant help. High quality encryption is adopted, following the latest security protocols, for the smooth and safe transfer of data. Meanwhile, the data is stored in tier IV data centers while there is daily data backup. Anytime anywhere connectivity This aspect is pretty evident as Internet access makes it more spread out and flexible. Small business can now make better use of the existing workforce at a lesser cost as hosted services help them to save time and traveling costs. Peachtree Add-ons Hosting Add-ons are frequently integrated with Peachtree applications to enhance the functionality and productivity of the application. A hosting environment is better suited for this type of integration as both the application and add-ons can be hosted on the same terminal server at the same time. Share data and collaborate with one another in real-time Hosted Peachtree makes it possible to share files among users instantly. Moreover, the subscribers of hostedpeachtree applications can determine who gets to access whose files and the kind of files. When it comes to accounting professionals and CPAs they can now better handle the work done by the bookkeepers as they have access to their files in real-time. Since the services are liberated from space related considerations, CPAs and accounting professionals can always be in charge even when they outsource their work. The small businesses can use the collaborative platform in a similar manner while interacting with their geographically dispersed clients. No additional cost when using multiple versions of Peachtree Peachtree Hosting can contribute to the reduction of expenses in case the user wants to use different versions and editions of Peachtree. In a local system each time a new application is installed, new upgrades are needed as each application has its own distinct system requirements. So, there are expenses in the form of system upgrades. However, this is not the case in a hosted environment as the applications are hosted on terminal servers. About Author: Daniel is an IT analyst at Cloudwalk Hosting Solution which is a leading Cloud Computing and Application Hosting company. The company specializes in hosting many software including Quicken accounting software QuickBooks Hosting, Peachtree, QuickBooks add-ons, Windows server, Lacerte, Tax software, CRM software (ACT!), MS Office and also hosts many other software. Contact him E-mail: Daniel@cloudwalks.com http://cloudwalks.com

Peachtree Cloud Hosting


The number of small to mid-sized businesses hosting applications in the clouds is increasing exponentially. Two very popular options for accounting firms and small businesses are QuickBooks hosting & Peachtree hosting. QuickBooks & Peachtree hosting allows small businesses access their accounting application anytime and from any part of the globe. Business owners & employees are no longer anchored to local server networks to access their accounting data. Instead, a third party hosting company hosts QuickBooks & all data on a centrally managed server that facilitates real time collaboration, even in a geographically dispersed environment. Employees and clients of small businesses & accounting firms can work from any location and at any time during the day, improving business efficiency.QuickBooks & Peachtree hosting using Citrix technology runs as if it were installed on your local computer without any of the hassles of having a local server. The hosting provider offers 24x7 maintenance including installation, backup, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Hosting QuickBooks allows businesses to avoid investing in system upgrades, security tools, servers, & IT support, dramatically reducing overall IT expenses. The hosted solution also provides better data security, featuring automatic data backup and real time network monitoring to prevent security threats. Several small businesses run the risk if loosing valuable data in the event that fire, theft or natural disaster destroys the local server. To estimate the approximate yearly savings accrued throughout the duration of one year, add all costs associated with managing QuickBooks & Peachtree locally including but not limited to: Datacenter management (physical) Infrastructure and network management (physical) ) Infrastructure management and provisioning ) Database management, provisioning & maintenance ) Application server and middleware management and maintenance) Ongoing application management and support) Upgrade implementation) Travel time & expenses associated with working with geographically dispersed (clients) And consider that the average cost of application hosting is about $50/month. The savings varies, but is always convincing. The only reason why all small to mid-sized businesses choose not to host their applications in the cloud tends to be a lack of education. QuickBooks & Peachtree hosting are two popular examples of application hosting. Other examples include MS Office Suite, LaCerte, Proseries, Quicken & more. In general, most ASP providers can host any application as long as the business has the license number of the purchased software. About Author: Daniel is an IT analyst at Cloudwalk Hosting Solution which is a leading Cloud Computing and Application Hosting company. The company specializes in hosting many software including accounting software QuickBooks Hosting, Peachtree, QuickBooks add-ons, Windows server, Lacerte, Tax software, CRM software (ACT!), MS Office and also hosts many other software. Contact him E-mail: Daniel@cloudwalks.com http://cloudwalks.com