the lucernex cloud: a software-as-a-service solution delivered via the cloud what is the cloud?...

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud

What is the Cloud?

Cloud Computing is the future of all software applications, where applications are hosted in specifically designed data centers, rather than on servers within your company. It allows companies access to a wide variety of software applications without having to endure the expense and long wait times of internal IT departments.

Cloud software is cheaper, faster to implement, lower risk and MORE SECURE than traditional software!


Am I currently using Cloud computing?

Maybe so! If you use a web-based email program, such as Hotmail, Yahoo!Mail or Gmail, you log onto a secure Cloud server that stores the applications and your data. Also, if your company uses Salesforce.com you are using the Cloud!


Is Cloud the same as SaaS?

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) and Cloud Computing are not the same thing. While some SaaS products are offered in the Cloud, most are delivered via the software provider’s network. These networks may not be as secure and or as diligently maintained as the those in a Cloud Center.


Is it Secure?

Lucernex has partnered with Rackspace, a leading Cloud computing provider. Their core competency is managing applications and protecting client data.

Is protecting data your company’s core competency?


Can a web application handle complex real estate transactions?

Absolutely! For over 11 years, Lucernex customers, which include some of the worlds largest retailers, have been using our solutions to manage all their real estate processes. While we are alone in offering this type of solution in the real estate industry, we’re not alone in offering strong, high-performance and complex solutions via the Cloud. So are SAP, Oracle and IBM!


Is it Fast?

YES, it’s VERY FAST. In fact because Lucernex built a single database, single platform suite of applications designed SPECIFICALLY for Cloud Computing, it is the fastest application on the market, hands down.


What about disaster

recovery?

The Lucernex Cloud includes TWO fully redundant data centers in different parts of the country to ensure that even a catastrophic event will not stop users from accessing the system.


Can I afford it?

This is the best part! Cloud solutions are FAR cheaper than traditional software you install on your computer or even web-based applications that are not Cloud-based.

The Lucernex Cloud makes it even easier to afford since you only pay for what you use. Select just the modules you need and pay for unlimited users based on the number of stores you have.

No hardware

cost

Low upfront

software cost

No internal IT cost

Cheaper implementation

fees


Are there a bunch of

hidden costs?

NO, after a predictable implementation, there is ONE fee that covers everything including:• Unlimited software access• Unlimited users• All hardware and software• Maintenance• Phone, email and online support• Upgrades• Disaster recovery• All IT services


Will my CFO like it?

CFO’s who know Cloud solutions LOVE Cloud solutions. Why?Cloud solutions:• Can be expensed (at least for now)• Require MUCH less upfront cash at risk• Provide a predictable, long-term cost• Allows the company to use the system before they pay most of

the contracted fees• Require no internal IT cost commitment• Allows for lower cost and PREDICTABLE implementations


Will my CIO like it?

CIO’s who know Cloud solutions LOVE Cloud solutions. Why?Cloud solutions:• Allows their IT group to focus on its core business requirements • Decreases risk of project failure• Puts less stress in internal data center• Doesn’t impact their capital budget and operating expense• Transfers responsibility for ongoing development and

maintenance outside their IT group• Easily integrates into company architecture


Does it take long to

implement?

Cloud Solutions are MUCH faster to implement. There is no hardware to install behind your firewall and we don’t have to figure out how to make it work in your IT environment.

Typical implementations take from 4 weeks to 5 months with most getting done in under 3 months.

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