Unlike average hosting companies, Outer Edge can host almost any application. We take full advantage of the capabilities that our state-of-the-art computing infrastructure has to offer. Programs ranging from vendor supplied programs or in-house developed applications can be readily accommodated by our hosting platform.
We also partner with Microsoft and others to provide the latest software applications to more efficiently and economically manage your business needs from top to bottom. The most prominent is the Microsoft space. We recognize that many of our clients prefer a “lights out” computer room to take advantage of having their staff focus on using the technology – not maintaining it.
Outer Edge provides solutions that are right for your business. All of our solutions are customizable and scalable to fit your business needs. We start with base bundles that fit most businesses:
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Outlook
- Single Sign-on Solutions
- Custom Software Applications
- Unified Communications
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Web Hosting
- Software Development & Test Beds
- Backup/Restore Solutions
- Disaster Recovery Solutions
- Mobile Solutions
- GPS Solutions
There are two key models to consider for your software hosting requirements: software as a service (“SaaS”) and software and services (“S+S”). It’s important to know the difference (and similarities) between them before you decide on the solution that is best for you. Neither solution is “better” than the other – both maximize the value of each piece of software.
At Outer Edge we help determine which model is best suited for you. Both models provide:
- Uptime Guarantee of 99.5%
- Secure, reliable computing
- Data back-up and restoration services
Software as a Service – This model is also known as “SaaS”. This application is best suited for software that you are least likely to customize. With programs like Microsoft Outlook® or Microsoft Word®, companies typically use these applications “out of the box”. You can still customize templates, signatures, and policies, your data is always protected and safe – but the headache and cost of loading, managing and patching this software is removed.
Software + Service - This model is also known as “Software plus Service”. This is for software that you need more control over. Examples include your ERP system. We understand that these programs must be modified to adapt to changing market conditions and new initiatives. Outer Edge offers a range of services to help you best control and integrate these software packages.