ACT! in the Cloud
Imagine Act and Office being installed just once on the server. Through any internet connection, employees can quickly pull up a fully functional window with Act and all the applications they need (i.e. MS Office and applicable Act add-ons).
The benefits of a remote desktop arrangement are many. First, only one copy of Act needs to be installed and configured. If you have 30 employees, they are all working with that one installation of Act and the subsequent hires take minutes to setup. Also, the data stays on your server. Once the employee logs out, none of their data remains on their computer. (click picture to view larger)
Reasons To Consider ACT! in the Cloud
Today, fortunately, there are many different methods available to access ACT!. An affordable and popular method of working remotely in Corporate America today is utilizing Remote Desktop Server by Microsoft. This allows you to access information and software that is hosted “In The Cloud”. Please read on to learn why a significant percentage of Corporate America has chosen this decentralized method for in-house workder and mobile as well.
Access to more information from anywhere.
ACT! in the Cloud users get an entire desktop of programs in addition to Act. For example, when you log into your Remote Desktop session, it will look and feel just like your regular Windows desktop, [Start] button and all. You can include the entire MS Office suite along with any other software packages your company or employees may need access in the daily work activities. I should also mention that you can view your remote desktop on not just your PC, but remote devices such as iPads and other portable devices.
Business Systems and Process in sync.
Using Remote Desktop also has a positive impact on your entire network and/or infrastructure. Because your local resources are not being used, older PC will still be of value and need not be replaced as quickly. From an IT and maintenance perspective, costs are lowered because all the work and processing is done on the server. So, if you have 20 sales reps using Act, all of them benefit from one tweak, correction or upgrade simultaneously. This also keeps your business systems and processes in sync and up-to-date throughout your company.
Quick set-up of new users.
Another benefit is the quick deployment of new users. After the initial server set-up, adding new users takes only minutes. Picture the standard method of adding an employee in which the new PC may have to be setup by IT and then possibly shipped to the user. Here, the Act desktop & MS office are already configured and waiting on the server. We simply send them the login info and the can get to work in minutes.
Better security controls.
Security, another concern for today’s business owners. All the data is located on the server as opposed to individual desktops and laptops, all of which you may not always have access to. How many a disgruntled employee have walk away from a company with some or all of their data? This allows you to limit access immediately, closing the window of opportunity and minimizing any losses.
And that's not all.
There are many more benefits to ACT! In the Cloud, but suffice it to say this approach is relatively inexpensive in comparison to many other methods of extending your enterprise beyond your four walls. Please feel free to call us so we can discuss how ACT! In the Cloud can benefit you and your business requirements.
