Companies, who are looking for PIM software, should carefully consider which solution they are inclined to take in order to secure a competitive advantage. Both have advantages and disadvantages that need to be considered. On-premise solutions offer more security in data protection, while maintaining full control over the data and its security within the company. This can be a decisive advantage, especially when it comes to compliance-relevant content.
However, the effort is considerable and the costs are not really manageable. Hardware requirements must be met and updates must be installed regularly. The backup and maintenance of the programs is the responsibility of the in-house IT department or the employee himself.
Cloud software offers maximum flexibility for employees due to the SaaS principle, additional hardware is not needed and costs are evenly distributed. In addition, cloud software is easier to scale and employees can do their work anywhere and time. The provider performs maintenance and updates of the programs automatically at regular intervals, so the latest version is always available. Due to the increasing work in the home office, a browser-based PIM cloud is ideal.
The comparison does not give a winner. Companies need to make their decision individually and find the ideal solution for their own needs.
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