Top-tier efficiency is the gold standard for modern workplace operations. Despite this, there are still a number of barriers to workflow optimisation with software solutions. Senior leaders face costly software solutions, disparate vendor relations, overwhelming amounts of paperwork and invoices, and the brick-and-mortar limitations of on-premise systems.
This isn't the only option. The key lies in adopting a Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution - a model pivoting around simplicity and consolidation.
Complex systems
It's well known that the software needed to run a modern organisation isn't just expensive — it's complex. Buying from multiple suppliers means navigating numerous relationships, terms, and interfaces. Add to that the administrative strain of processing countless invoices, and it's apparent why workflows so often become weighed down by inefficiency. On-premise solutions only exacerbate this labyrinth by chaining businesses to the physical limitations and inherent inflexibility of local hardware.
The simplicity of PaaS
The PaaS approach means a shift away from this kind of challenge. Here begins the transformative journey from complexity to clarity. This is not just about moving to the cloud; it's about consolidating services onto a single, comprehensive platform that serves a multitude of needs. It's the one-stop-shop principle applied to enterprise software - cutting through the complexity to provide streamlined, efficient operations.
Cost-reduction through buying efficiency
PaaS extends beyond mere convenience; it actively reduces costs. Picture a scenario where each additional application or service doesn't equate to another invoice, another supplier to negotiate with, another different system interface to train staff on. Instead, you have a singular, scalable solution offering a myriad of services under one umbrella, simplifying management and cost control.
There is, of course, a higher up-front cost to investing in a PaaS solution. By making a bigger commitment to working with a single supplier, there is a greater commitment to investing in a whole platform. This is offset, however, by the cost-effectiveness of adding new applications to an existing package to underpin more diverse parts of a workflow.
Proving the potential
The theory gains substance when we cast a spotlight on practical, real-world applications. Platforms like OneAdvanced Legal and CareCloud for the care sector illuminate the PaaS paradigm at work. These are more than cloud services; they represent comprehensive ecosystems furnishing all user requirements within a single framework. Users access sophisticated, industry-specific tools while benefiting from the intrinsic advantages of a unified platform — reduced overheads, simplified procurement, and a cohesive user experience.
A Glimpse into the Future
PaaS solutions pose a huge potential for the world of work. At Advanced, we recognise its ability to revolutionise the standard of service we are able to offer our customers. Platform as a Service technologies are ready to provide value and sustainable growth through scaling, and we are ready to deliver those potentials to our customers.
In the world of technology, the future looks bright. Look towards PaaS for the solution you are looking for. Simplicity is key to increasing efficiency - and nothing speaks more of this principle than Platform as a Service. The cost-effectiveness, consolidation and ease-of-use transform workflows and cut through complexity.
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