SunSystems is a user-friendly, powerful financial management system (FMS) built to help finance teams streamline their accounting processes, quickly access data for improved decision-making, and save time and money by automating manual tasks.
As a next-generation, dynamic accounting platform, SunSystems packs innovative features including powerful analysis and reporting, integration with other systems, and multi-currency/multi-company functionality.
Over the years, SunSystems has evolved from a small accounting system to the financial powerhouse that it is today. The software has gone through a number of versions, available as an on-premise solution most of that time.
Now, the first-ever true cloud version of SunSystems is available called SunSystems Cloud (or SunSystems 7).
Even though earlier versions of SunSystems included the option of a hosted cloud or single-tenant deployment, SunSystems 7 marks the first time that a version of the software has been specifically designed from the ground up as a multi-tenant SaaS solution, developed to allow organisations to enjoy the full benefits of a true cloud platform.
But what are these benefits? Why should you move to SunSystems Cloud?
Benefits of Moving to SunSystems Cloud
There are a number of reasons but we’ll look at just five!
1. Access to All SunSystems Modules for One Price
For the first time, Infor SunSystems is offering an all-inclusive subscription pricing with this new release.
What does this mean for customers?
In previous versions, SunSystems customers only received the core system upon purchasing the software, and if they required additional modules, they had to pay for them separately.
However, with SunSystems Cloud, all modules are included in one price. Now you can have the whole kit and caboodle for one subscription fee.
With SunSystems Cloud, each named user is granted access to a bundle of modules that includes:
- Foundation including all core SunSystems languages
- UI Reporting Integration
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Query & Analysis (formerly Vision)
- Extended Analysis
- Fixed Asset Management (Asset Register)
- Corporate Allocations and Intercompany
- Sales Management
- Purchase Management
- Inventory Management
- Infor OS (including Infor Document Management, Workflow, Alerts, IFS, Portal, ION and Ming.le)
The cost of a subscription to SunSystems Cloud is based on the number of named users requiring access (not concurrent users as was the case for earlier on-premises deployments).
2. Infor OS
Users of SunSystems Cloud have access to Infor OS (Operating System), a sophisticated cloud operating platform for the future, designed to bring productivity, business processes and artificial intelligence together.
With Infor OS, SunSystems users will now have access to operational insights that were never accessible.
The platform delivers technology that not only enables your business but drives it. It unifies your entire business ecosystem, resulting in a connected, intelligent network that automates, anticipates, predicts, and informs your stakeholders, unifying your business.
With this, Sun users can enjoy the benefits of an intelligent digital assistant for advice and feedback, automation of multi-step and complex tasks, and AI transparency.
Infor OS also boasts a full suite of tools such as Infor Workflow (intelligent process automation), Infor ION (3rd party systems with Infor business software integration), Infor Ming.le (communication platform), Infor Data Lake (data management), and Infor Document Management (centralised storage of business documents).
3. Automatic Monthly Updates
Unlike previous versions of Sun accounting system, SunSystems Cloud comes with new automated monthly scheduled updates.
With this, you will always be on the latest version of SunSystems with regular patches, bug fixes, and the latest features.
No longer do you need to wait for your in-house team or Implementation Partner to run database upgrades, as they will now be automatically applied in the background, ensuring you and your team always enjoy the latest and greatest of Sun without any interruption to your business operations.
4. Improved Security, Scalability, and Reliability through AWS
SunSystems Cloud is built and delivered on Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the world’s most powerful cloud infrastructure. For customers, this translates to improved security, scalability, and reliability.
Additionally, SunSystems Cloud is a multi-tenant system, meaning that all customers share the same infrastructure and platform. This allows for economies of scale when it comes to security and performance.
It enables Infor to offer SunSystems on a larger scale. Thus, thousands of users can use the software simultaneously without compromising the integrity of the system.
5. 24/7 Cloud Maintenance and Support
With SunSystems Cloud, your cloud environment is being maintained and supported 24/7 by a team of experts.
This means that you can rest easy knowing that your data is safe and secure and that you have immediate access to support if needed.
Conclusion
If you are currently running an older version of SunSystems (v4, v5, v6.1, v6.2) you run the risk of using a system version that may no longer be continually developed.
Patch set releases to fix bugs and system issues may be less frequent or may have been stopped altogether, increasing risk.
With many IT teams looking to upgrade business infrastructure, the current server systems in use (that SunSystems runs on) may be coming to an end, such as SQL Server 2012 R2. Compatibility between SunSystems and server versions is key to ensuring business continuity.
To avoid risks and disruption, it’s advisable to upgrade to SunSystems Cloud. Talk to our experts today and we’ll make the process easy and smooth for you.
