There is a large amount of momentum toward remotely hosted computing. I expect this to become more prevalent. It is more cost efficient in most cases to offer remotely hosted and manged software to customers when you are reselling the same thing over and over and over and it needs live updates.
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Web Based or Local Hosted?
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- Automotive dealership professionals debate the merits of web-based versus locally hosted CRM systems, with web-based solutions emerging as the clear industry preference due to superior features, easier integration with third-party vendors, and automatic updates.
- Key concerns about web-based systems—internet dependency, security vulnerabilities, and lack of transparency about hosting infrastructure—are addressed by vendors highlighting redundancy investments and high security standards, though some traditionalists still prefer local hosting for speed and control.
- The consensus indicates that web-based CRMs represent the industry's future, despite locally hosted solutions offering certain advantages for dealership autonomy.
Automotive dealership professionals debate the merits of web-based versus locally hosted CRM systems, with web-based solutions emerging as the clear industry preference due to superior features, easier integration with third-party vendors, and automatic updates. Key concerns about web-based systems—internet dependency, security vulnerabilities, and lack of transparency about hosting infrastructure—are addressed by vendors highlighting redundancy investments and high security standards, though some traditionalists still prefer local hosting for speed and control. The consensus indicates that web-based CRMs represent the industry's future, despite locally hosted solutions offering certain advantages for dealership autonomy.
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