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When Should I Run Sage 100 In The Cloud?

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Introduction to Sage 100: Tailored for Mid-Sized Businesses

Sage 100 is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that is affordable and customizable. Priced at about $1,300 per year for a single user, it caters to a range of business needs, including auditing, financial reporting, inventory management, and various customizable modules​​. Primarily targeting mid-sized businesses, Sage 100 offers more than basic accounting capabilities. It’s particularly well-suited for companies in need of in-depth financial management, reporting, and insights, as well as comprehensive payroll and time tracking​​. Manufacturing and distribution companies find Sage 100cloud particularly beneficial, thanks to features like inventory requirements planning​​.

Now, let’s revisit the deployment options for Sage 100:

On-Premises: For the Control Enthusiasts

When to Choose:

  • Ideal for businesses prioritizing full control over software and data.
  • Best for companies with strong IT infrastructure and resources.
  • Suitable for compliance-driven data storage in-house.
  • Good choice for areas with unreliable internet connectivity.

Sage Partner Cloud: A Modern, Flexible Solution

When to Choose:

  • For businesses without significant third-party integrations and primarily seeking cloud-based accounting.
  • Generally deployed and managed by your Sage partner for an additional fee.
  • Offers Sage 100, Sage 300, or Sage X3 in the cloud using platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, or other Sage-accredited platforms​​.
  • Designed for post-pandemic flexibility and cost-effectiveness​​.
  • Offers scalability, business continuity, and secure, reliable hosting with minimal downtime.
  • With easy migration from on-premises to the cloud, this option ensures seamless migration without retraining​​.
  • For more information, visit Sage Partner Cloud.

Third-Party Cloud Host: Customizable and Innovative

When to Choose:

  • Best for companies looking to move accounting AND other computer systems to the cloud
  • One option – Summit Hosting – offers a highly customizable and secure cloud environment, ideal for maintaining control over infrastructure and data​​.
  • Desktop as a Service (DaaS) allows secure access to virtual desktops and applications from anywhere​​.
  • Empowers remote workforces with managed Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions​​.
  • Managed Platform as a Service (PaaS) for the development of flexible, customized virtual platform applications​​.
  • Offers application hosting, hybrid cloud, and managed public cloud solutions​​​​​​.
  • Emphasizes collaboration with clients to create unique cloud solutions​​.
  • For more information, visit Summit Hosting Cloud Services.

Conclusion

Choosing between on-premises, Sage Partner Cloud, and third-party hosts like Summit Hosting depends on your control needs, compliance requirements, IT infrastructure, and physical resource investments. Each option offers distinct advantages, from on-premises control to Sage Partner Cloud’s balanced cloud solution, and the flexibility and customization of third-party hosts. Consider your business needs carefully to make the best decision.

Sage Adds Strategic Hosting Provider Option to Sage 100 Partner Cloud

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Sage has launched an additional option for Sage 100 customers who haven’t yet moved to the cloud. Sage adds a Strategic Hosting Provider option which joins the Sage Partner Cloud program, an offering where partners act as the service provider using an Azure platform and provisioning portal.

The Strategic Hosting Provider utilizes existing cloud providers and is available for Sage partners wishing to use an accredited hosting provider in moving their Sage 100 customers to the cloud. The Strategic Hosting Providers must meet a stringent process to become accredited by Sage.

To help customers off-plan who would like to come back and also transition to the cloud Sage has unveiled the following promotions which apply to both on-plan and off-plan users.

Sage 100 Promotions For Moving To The Cloud

For existing Sage 100 users who’ve been off-plan between 12 and 48 months, the following opportunity applies.

Come back on plan with Sage 100 and save 40% off first-year renewal.

  1. Customers 1 to 2 years off plan must have a renewal value of $10,000 or more. After applying the discount the final price cannot be below $10,000
  2. Customers on plan for 2 years or longer must have a renewal value of $5,000 or more and their final price cannot be under $5,000 after applying the discount.
  3. The 40% discount only applies to Sage 100 products and user counts ( licenses ) in use when the company went off plan.
  4. Customers must renew with (a) Sage Partner Cloud or (b) Sage Strategic Hosting Provider ( additional fee applies for hosting which presumably is not subject to the 40% discount )
  5. Promotion valid July 1, 2021 through 9/20, 2022.

For existing Sage 100 users who are on-plan and wish to move to the cloud using Sage Partner Cloud ( does not apply to the use of Sage Strategic Hosting Provider).

  1. Receive 25% off the list price for all Sage Partner Cloud bundles in the first year, 15% off in the second year
  2. Applies to annual subscription only
  3. Existing subscription customers must purchase equal or greater number of users
  4. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers
  5. Not valid for Strategic Hosting Provider program

Cloud hosting for Sage 100 has been available for many years. For a more thorough discussion of whether cloud hosting of your accounting solution is appropriate, we advise you to discuss whether a move to the cloud with your Sage partner. Many partners have developed relationships with providers and can share feedback on the pros and cons of various ways available to migrate to the cloud ( and if it’s the right move for your company ).

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