As the name suggests, “Hybrid” Deployment takes elements from both On-Premise and On-Cloud Deployment options.
It gives you confidentiality by installing the software on your premises while keeping the costs comparatively lower. This kind of hosting offers you a hybrid of both traditional hosting options. The cost is a bit higher as compared to on-cloud but it also has a higher level of customizability. It is suitable for organisations which have multiple softwares but do not want to or cannot get an on premise server.
Listed below are the advantages and disadvantages of Hybrid Hosting:
Advantages:
- Cost
As compared to On Premise hosting, Hybrid more offers you a lower initial upfront cost. Instead, the upfront cost is usually distributed over the course of a year. This makes it more affordable for the smaller organisations who are also looking out for confidentiality. Hybrid hosting keeps the costs loewer without compromising on confidentiality.
- Customisation
Since the system as well as the software is on your premises, you have a greater level of customizability. Along with that, updates and maintenance is easier as well because of the constant support of the provider. In terms of customizability, hybrid hosting is the best of both worlds.
- Accessibility
Just like an On Cloud System, you can access Hybrid HRMS at your convenience. But Hybrid does not limit the accessibility to just the software, since the system is also on your premises, you can access the system and server just as easily. Now that is a win-win!
Disadvantages:
- Long-Term Cost
When we look at the long-term cost of an Hybrid system, it turns out to be more than the one time initial investment you make with On Premise HRM System since the payments are spread over a period of time, the costs add up to a great amount.
- Server & Maintenance
Since the server is on your premises, you need to have a dedicated IT Team and bear server maintenance costs. Just like an On Premise system, the server maintenance costs are higher here.
In short, Hybrid Hosting takes the pros and cons of on premise and SaaS and eliminates their shortcomings. It minimises the disadvantages and maximises the advantages.
Hybrid Hosting, being so complicated to deploy, is difficult to find in India. Spine Technologies is one of the very few solution providers who provide all three deployment options. On-Premise, SaaS or Hybrid deployment, Spine HR Suite is the way to go! You can learn more about Spine HR Suite here.