{"id":797,"date":"2018-05-10T12:00:33","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/enterprise-resource-planning\/?p=797"},"modified":"2022-07-07T21:01:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T21:01:22","slug":"why-you-may-want-to-opt-for-hybrid-erp-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/enterprise-resource-planning\/why-you-may-want-to-opt-for-hybrid-erp-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You May Want to Opt for Hybrid ERP Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When you think of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, you probably think cloud or on-premise. Did you know there is a third option? Yes, the hybrid deployment method exists and it means exactly as it sounds. Giving you the best of both worlds, a hybrid ERP solution allows you the ability to integrate cloud-based capabilities into your on-premise solutions.<\/p>\n


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What gets most customers here is the fact that a hybrid ERP can give you implementation costs that are much lower compared to an on-premise solution while giving you the significant advantages that come with a cloud-based ERP solution.<\/p>\n

On-Premise vs. Cloud<\/em><\/h3>\n

On-premise<\/strong> ERP solutions have the pedigree and reliability that come with a long history of successful implementations. ERPs hosted on-premise ensure less vendor dependency too, so you can change different aspects of the system as needed. For small to medium-sized businesses, this could be an ideal solution due to the easy customization. While cloud solutions are great at integrating with third-party applications and systems, they aren’t so good at providing flexibility when you have your own customized solutions.<\/p>\n

Cloud technologies<\/strong> benefit from low capital costs, improved collaboration, and easy infrastructure upgrades. In many ways, on-premise solutions simply do not have the agility and responsiveness that many modern applications and cloud-based ERP solutions are able to provide. Many companies, however, still like the idea of their data being confined within the four walls of their own security and control.<\/p>\n

Because cloud-based and hybrid ERP solutions are so easily available today, on-premise solutions are looking poor by comparison in terms of functionality and costs. While a core system of record type functionality can remain on-premise, a lot of the customization and differentiating functionality can be delivered from the cloud. This is where the promise of the hybrid ERP solution is reemphasized.<\/p>\n

Read more about on-premise ERP systems vs. cloud ERP solutions.<\/a><\/p>\n

Advantages of Hybrid ERP<\/em><\/h3>\n

Hybrid ERP solutions come with a realistic and contemporary idea that cloud-based solutions can be combined with very small, core, on-premise ERP solutions. These systems offer a smoother payment process in a more secure environment. Yes, believe it or not, the cloud is a much more safe and more secure place than on-premise. On-premise systems can be a known target for cyber-criminals, whereas the relative anonymity of a data center provides cover. They are also more flexible because they allow for loose coupling among modules, but keep in mind the costs of a hybrid ERP are intermediate between on-premise and cloud-based solutions.<\/p>\n

Some industry sectors, such as business services, digital media, and professional services, may not have been served well by integrated, on-premise ERP solutions because they tend to focus on asset and product-centric industries. These industries can be better served by hybrid ERP solutions, and many have already moved a significant amount of ERP functionality to the cloud. Compared to strict cloud-based solutions, hybrid ERP can boast much less training costs.<\/p>\n

Within the hybrid model, ERP and cloud users have improved visibility into everything happening within the system. The hybrid cloud also paves the way for mobile apps and\/or capabilities, which have an entire set of benefits on their own.<\/p>\n

Read more about the benefits of mobile ERP.<\/a><\/p>\n

Otherwise Known as a Two-Tier ERP System<\/em><\/h3>\n

Hybrid ERP is also called a two-tier model where you have a combination of core on-premise ERP capabilities combined with cloud capabilities in areas such as collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and sales. A hybrid ERP system is a multi-sourced, modular application environment for the modern, digital, networked enterprise characterized by:<\/p>\n