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Cloud based veterinary management software is quickly becoming adopted by clinics across Canada because of its flexibility \u2013 but not every clinic has the same needs. The deployment of cloud solutions or on-premise solutions offer a variety of benefits and weaknesses. As each large and mixed animal clinics have unique processes and values there is no, one-size-fits all solution.<\/p>\n
On-premise veterinary solutions offer the highest level of security, but the upfront costs and maintenance are greater. Cloud-based veterinary management software has a monthly subscription for more affordable pricing but internet issues can disrupt access.<\/p>\n
Which solution is right for your clinic?<\/p>\n
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This solution is deployed in-house and within your clinics IT infrastructure \u2013 the process to get your clinic setup is extensive which comes with higher costs. \u00a0All maintenance for the solution is in your hands, including software upgrades. \u00a0With on-premise veterinary solutions a clinic is responsible for ongoing costs such as server hardware, power consumption and space. This may seem like a large undertaking, but the Just Vet Solutions team<\/a> will walk you through it all.<\/p>\n What\u2019s the upside? Your organization has full control over your own data.\u00a0 As you are hosting your own services internally, any downtime is within your control. On premise veterinary solutions are also the most secure on the market so security concerns are minimal.<\/p>\n If your clinic is willing to provide an investment upfront for higher security and control \u2013 an on-premise solution may be right for you.\u00a0 This is also the best option if your clinic does not have a solid high-speed internet connection.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are a few different forms of the cloud; public, private and hybrid. But generally, discussions around cloud based veterinary management software typically refer to the public cloud.\u00a0 This means that the software is hosted in a secure data center, but your organization has 24\/7 access for a monthly fee.<\/p>\n As the hosting provider has the servers on their site, they are responsible for maintenance, security, uptime and upkeep costs.\u00a0 There are no big upfront investments as your clinic only pays for the resources that it uses.<\/p>\n Also, under this model, the software provider typically includes all software updates in their monthly cost (unlike the on-premise solution).\u00a0 This can save you substantial upgrade costs and ensures you have the latest and greatest features of the software at all times.<\/p>\n The downside of course is that connectivity interruptions can leave you at a stand still.\u00a0 You have to be confident in your internet service if you\u2019re even considering this option.<\/p>\n People also wonder about data security.\u00a0 Generally, large data centers are quite secure.\u00a0 Microsoft Azure for instance, invests heavily and regularly in the latest cyber security protocols.\u00a0 Having said that, nothing is 100% risk free.\u00a0 While an on-premise installation may have a slight edge in security, the upfront implementation investment can be significant.\u00a0 It really boils down to personal comfort level.<\/p>\n In the end, minimal costs, no maintenance, and included software updates are what a cloud-based solution can offer your clinic.<\/p>\n Of course, we acknowledge that clinics have different needs, which is why we offer SoftVet<\/a> as both an on-premise and \u201csoftware as a service\u201d (SaaS) cloud-based solution.<\/p>\nCloud Based Veterinary Management Software<\/u><\/h6>\n