Comparative Study of Cloud-Based Versus On-Premises ERP and CRM Solutions in Terms of Scalability, Security, and Cost Efficiency
Keywords:
ERP systems, CRM systems, cloud computing, on-premises software, scalability, enterprise security, cost analysis, SaaS ERP, digital transformationAbstract
This paper presents a comparative evaluation of cloud-based and on-premises ERP and CRM solutions with a focus on three critical dimensions: scalability, security, and cost effi-ciency. As enterprises embrace digital transformation, the choice between cloud and on-premise models becomes strategic. Through a literature review and empirical assess-ment, this study reveals that cloud-based solutions generally offer greater scalability and lower upfront costs, while on-premises systems still appeal where data sovereignty and control are paramount. The findings are contextualized with industry data, visualized through tables and a comparative image.
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