The I.T. Side

Confused on all this “cloud” business for Oracle EPM?  There are a few options for those implementing an EPM environment.

1. Traditional On-Premise – Own the Hardware and Software
   1. Internally host full use hardware inside your data center
   2. Internally or Externally handle day-to-day administration/maintenance
2. Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) – Rent the Hardware, Own the software
   1. Externally host full use hardware to a cloud provider
   2. Internally or Externally handle day-to-day administration/maintenance
3. Software as a Service (SaaS) – Rent the Hardware, Rent the Software
   1. Externally host non-accessible single use hardware to a cloud provider
   2. Externally handle day-to-day administration/maintenance

Remember, going to a Software as a Service model, you do not OWN the software.  If you ever decide to leave and move to an IAAS or on-Premise, you will still have to purchase the software.

Each has their pro’s and cons.  Don’t get caught up on simply considering price.  For more information take a look at my Oracle Profit Magazine Article:

http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/profit/big-ideas/102414-ehelmer-2344577.html

By the way you can subscribe for Oracle Profit Magazine for free if you qualify.  For more information, click here.

For more information on exploring all the deployment options applicable to your organization, contact me.

~ by Eric Helmer on December 3, 2014.

Posted in Cloud, EPM, Uncategorized, what's new
Tags: Oracle Cloud, PBCS, SaaS, Software as a Service