Cloud-based computing (also called Software as a Service or SaaS) enables users to access software applications that run on shared computing resources (for example, processing power, memory, and disk storage) over the Internet. These computing resources are kept in remote data centers dedicated to hosting various applications on multiple platforms. Cloud ERP is accounting system software as a service that enables users to access enterprise resource planning (ERP) software over the Internet. Cloud ERP generally has much lower start-up costs, because computing resources are rented by the month rather than purchased outright and maintained on premises. Cloud ERP also gives companies access to their business-critical applications at any time and from any location. While technically the only difference between cloud ERP and on-premises ERP is the physical location of the software, there are other significant differences. Here we explain some of the key features and benefits of Cloud ...