Choosing the right trucking management software (TMS) is a critical choice that affects your company’s profitability. The wrong TMS can unnecessarily increase your costs, make it more difficult to expand, and hamper your fleet’s productivity.
One of the key decisions companies face during a new software purchase is whether to use an on-premise or cloud-based solution. Since on-premise software is housed on your company’s internal servers, rather than stored with a third party, it brings several advantages over cloud-based platforms.
Those advantages include improved customization opportunities, a reduced reliance on internet connectivity, and the opportunity for long-term cost savings. Let’s look deeper into what an on-premise fleet management software is and how it can elevate your trucking company.
What Is On-Premise Trucking Management Software?
On-premise software is often sold for a one-time licensing fee, with the option to purchase ongoing maintenance plans. Its combination of local server storage and full control over your software provides several key advantages.
Reduced Reliance on Internet Connectivity
One of the largest advantages of having an on-premise trucking management system is that it isn’t reliant on an internet connection to function. Cloud-based software will fail if you lose your internet connection, but since on-premise software is stored locally, your computers don’t need the internet to access it. This will provide peace of mind and prevent confusion among your drivers in the event that you experience an outage.
Improved Functionality
With on-premise software, you fully manage how your data is stored. Having complete control of your servers and software means your company has more options for customization. Using shared infrastructure could also potentially make it easier to integrate your TMS with other legacy systems that you’re already using.
As data security becomes an ever-growing need, having local storage also allows you to personally oversee the enhanced measures you take to ensure data security. For companies that face strong regulatory or data privacy requirements, having this complete control over your data is a large advantage.
Long-Term Cost Savings
Another advantage of on-premise software is that it can pay off for your company financially. When you invest in your own server to run the software, you’re avoiding the need to continuously pay a monthly fee to a third party for using their storage space.
Get the Most Out of Your On-Premise Software
Perform Regular Maintenance & Updates
Since on-premise software runs on local storage, it’s important to keep your servers well-maintained. Keeping up with data backups, security precautions, software updates, and other maintenance tasks will help you ensure you’re able to get the most out of your software.
When you purchase the on-premise PowerPro Transportation Management Software from Systems Support Inc., we combine access to software updates with our unlimited, toll-free telephone support. This ensures that you have peace of mind in knowing how to care for your system over the span of its lifetime.
Work With a Partner That Provides Unmatched Customer Service
When you choose any fleet management software, you’re not just investing in a digital solution — you’re forming a partnership with another company that will be important if anything goes wrong.
The unmatched customer support at SSI is a huge difference-maker as you weigh the options for your TMS. Unlike companies that route maintenance requests through impersonal “call center”-style customer service systems, we are ready to talk with you personally.
Choosing the Right Fleet Management Software
Choosing the right TMS for your trucking company comes down to your specific needs. By choosing on-premise software, your trucking company can benefit from:
- Long-term cost savings.
- More control over your data and its security.
- Increased customization and integration with other tools.
- Reduced reliance on internet connectivity.
At Systems Support Inc., we’re ready to help you talk through your organization’s challenges and provide solutions. Our PowerPro Transportation Management Software is an on-premise solution that’s efficient and flexible, easy to integrate with third-party programs, and able to grow as your company does. Want to learn more? Contact us today.
