Internet based or online software (often referred to as Cloud computing’) is a relatively new concept and is gaining wide acceptance from software developers who are taking advantage of Internet software. With the greater use and reliability of broadband Internet, more and more businesses are realizing the importance of online software.
Online software refers to programs hosted online and available to the end user for a nominal monthly or yearly fee.
Functions of Internet Software:
Internet software can be used from anywhere without having to worry about installing programs on your hard drive or worrying about not having the right version. It is designed to give you quick and easy access to the Internet without any hassles. Therefore, you can work remotely from anywhere around the world. The best thing about internet based software is, your vendor will maintain and provide you with all the updates, thereby eliminating the hassles of fixing software problems by yourself. Internet software allows both users and vendors easy accessibility, maintenance and upgrading, that will save your time and money.
Consult a business and technology consultant or an Internet advisor to help your company to determine the Internet solutions or Business Apps that are most suitable for your organization.
Savings
The Google Apps setup does not require any installation of hardware, software and expensive software licences, thus making it very economical to use. This could translate into huge savings for any business that uses this system. The apps web based messaging, internet solutions and minimal administration services mean a further reduction in costs. In fact research indicates that running Google Apps results in only 33% of the cost of running competing solution providers. The apps also provide 50 times more storage on the web than the industry average. This translates into 25 GB of storage space for each individual and Gmail is structured in a way that users do not need to waste time managing their inboxes. This is especially beneficial for those who receive high volumes of email. Features such as email threading, superior spam protection and quick message search and retrieval means that besides cost, time is also saved.
Reliability
Google promises availability of this application group and internet solutions at least 99.9% of the time, which means that your employees will have a reliable platform via which to work. Research indicates that each Google Apps user on an average experiences only 15 minutes of downtime per month. By using several secure data centres, Google ensures that there are fewer chances of your information not being available when you require it. Adequate Google Apps training ensures that employees know exactly how to make the most of this suite, while 24/7 customer support is always close at hand to back them up.
Examples of Popular Internet Based Software Products and Uses:
Google websites
Google Apps (hosted email, shared calendaring, video, and contact management)
Voice over IP (VOIP) and online PBX
Office document creation and storage.
Corporate Intranet or Extranet
Advanced calendar and office document sharing.
Zoho Business Suite fulfilling important business functions CRM (sales, marketing, customer service, invoicing, online conferencing meetings, project managment
Volusion for turn-key ecommerce software.
Smartsheet flexible and powerful spreadsheet based project management.
Simplebooklet – for online presentations and promotions.
Advantages of Internet Software:
Improves work flow to allow you to work efficiently from anywhere and at any time.
Improves the productivity of your corporate sites.
Reduces over head and IT costs by almost up to 90%.
Improves search for business information.
Provides unified communication, phone and call routing facility.
Enables almost all Google websites to help you search business information.
Eliminates technology failures and requirements to update and improve software
Eliminates information silos.
Improves control and management strategic.
Offers pre-built business environments for all types of industries ranging from manufacturing to human resources.
Increases your scalability and sustains your profitability.
Offers the convenience of centralized online working environment that is easy to manage.
