What You Need to Know About Hosted Solutions

Hosted solutions are utilized in current business practices for several reasons, but by far the most common reason is because the business doesn’t have the staff or resources to take care of the solution in-house. The process of implementation will vary by business, but Macro Systems can walk you through the process nevertheless, including creating the solution, renting the solution, and purchasing the hosting space.

Creating Your Hosted Solution
When you create a hosted solution, you’re building it exactly to your specifications; or, at least, to the best of your ability. This means that you’re not using the same solution as any other organization. Whether you’re the one hosting the solution or not is irrelevant. The end result is still something tailor-made for your business’ needs, whether it’s an application, storage space, or connecting your data to applications.

Purchasing a Hosted Solution
If you’re not as worried about getting a customized solution compared to just getting one that works, you can always invest in a prebuilt solution from a service provider. Think of this as a type of template. It might not be perfect for what you require, but if you’re just experimenting with what’s possible and you’re not exactly sure what you specifically need in the first place, it’s a good place to begin.

Renting Hosted Solutions
If you’re not sure where the solution will be hosted, there's always the option to rent the space on someone else’s infrastructure. Even if it’s not on your network, your solution will be hosted in an environment that permits all the functionality you require, save for potential security differences as a result of not having the customization you might initially want. You will need to outline the responsibilities of the hosting provider as well as your own, but you could potentially remove many of the responsibilities your business would be responsible for, saving you time and resources.

What your organization needs will be different compared to all others in your area, but you don’t have to make that decision without first consulting professionals. Macro Systems can help you out with this process. To learn more, reach out to us at 703-359-9211.