SaaS and Cloud are frequently discussed, and you’re likely to have heard some of the pros and cons. Here are some of the basic reasons some decide that outsourcing Maximo delivery is right for their organization.
Reliability and Security
Consider the physical hardware used to run Maximo on a day-in, day-out basis. Such a mission-critical system must reside in secure and environmentally-controlled conditions. It must be protected from the effects of fire, water intrusion, power issues and blackouts and even theft and sabotage. Even simple Internet connection issues can cripple an operation without a proven disaster recovery plan. Private cloud locations like Maven’s are located in purpose-built facilities with clean-power backup switching, perfect operating environments and provide the highest level of commercial security available today – all with the purpose of protecting your data and keeping Maximo up & running.
Maintenance Cost and Effort
Consider who maintains your servers and software now. A full-time administrator
can keep up with the most current software patches and upgrades, can manage security issues with a changing workforce and a growing organization – if they are dedicated to these tasks. That’s often not the case. Even IT people with Maximo-focused job titles regularly wear many hats, and are working around many distractions. The cloud Maximo environment is all about completely side-stepping these issues. All that’s generally needed is one person to serve as the point-of-contact on an as-needed basis.
can keep up with the most current software patches and upgrades, can manage security issues with a changing workforce and a growing organization – if they are dedicated to these tasks. That’s often not the case. Even IT people with Maximo-focused job titles regularly wear many hats, and are working around many distractions. The cloud Maximo environment is all about completely side-stepping these issues. All that’s generally needed is one person to serve as the point-of-contact on an as-needed basis.
Compliance
When you think of the amount of effort (and cost) that went into your most recent IT audit, how much simpler would it have been if an audit report were supplied. This leaves you to focus on the aspects of your IT systems that you would love to be able to pay more attention to. Regular auditing of the SaaS environment takes a big chunk out of your audit cycle, and the controlled environment tends to yield a reduced number of unpleasant surprises – if any at all.
Cost
The hours that go into configuring, selecting and purchasing hardware and software can surprise the most seasoned program manager. Add the ongoing upgrades that contribute to the full cost of ownership, and the cost numbers really grow. The cost of a SaaS Maximo environment includes the best levels of hardware and software procurement and upkeep all for a single periodic fee – typically a monthly subscription crafted to your needs. It becomes quickly apparent that the cloud solution is much less expensive.
Other Benefits
Some are of the school that suggests that many business put a disproportionate amount of effort and resources into setting up and maintaining the tools used to run the organization. Maximo SaaS, which is a form of outsourcing, keeps your people focused and working on the tasks that make your organization what it is – what it’s best at. Unless you are an IT service provider, Maven’s SaaS offering may be your best choice. If you would like to explore the possibility of using a Maximo SaaS solution for your organization, Maven has server availability and Maximo software ready for you now. Just click the link or button below for more information. Click to find out more about Maven’s Maximo SaaS Capabilities.
