Why should I rent instead of purchasing the software?
The cost of renting is considerably cheaper
that the cost of purchasing even when taking into account long-term costs.
As there is no long-term commitment,
configuration of the software and fitting it to the organization can be gradual, lessening the risk.
Purchasing the software can be significantly
cheaper as there is no need to purchase and maintain accessory software and equipment.
There is no need to purchase a server.
There is no need to purchase a database.
There is no need for regular maintenance on
the server and database.
There is no need to purchase a license for
each computer, as is done when purchasing the software. Licenses for rented software are paid per
concurrent user.
There is no need to purchase a special
wideband internet connection for the server, which need a high Upload rate, unavailable in ADSL
connections.
Support is available immediately. Changes can
be made instantly – there is no need for a representative to arrive in person.
Support is efficient as the support
representative can view your software while you explain your difficulties.
After purchasing the software, it is
necessary to renew a yearly support contract. The price of this contract can be even higher than the monthly
rental costs.
With the on-demand software, users can work
from any location that has an internet connection.
Even if at present this doesn't seem
necessary, with time the convenience and advantages of this system will become apparent.