Why Hotels Are Moving to the Cloud
Cloud-based PMS offers significant advantages over traditional on-premise systems, from cost savings to enhanced security and accessibility.
Cloud-Based PMS
Recommended
- No expensive servers or IT infrastructure required
- Access from any device, anywhere with internet
- Automatic updates with new features at no extra cost
- Enterprise-level security and data encryption
- Automatic backups and disaster recovery included
- Scale easily as your business grows
On-Premise PMS
Legacy System
- High upfront costs for servers and licenses
- Limited to on-site access only
- Expensive manual updates and maintenance
- Security depends on your infrastructure
- Manual backup processes required
- Limited scalability without hardware upgrades
Detailed Comparison
| Feature | Cloud-Based | On-Premise |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Cost | Low subscription fee | High upfront investment |
| Maintenance | Managed by provider | Your IT team required |
| Updates | Automatic & free | Manual & costly |
| Accessibility | Anywhere, any device | On-site only |
| Scalability | Easy to scale | Hardware limitations |
| Security | Enterprise-grade encryption | Depends on your setup |
| Backup | Automatic daily backups | Manual backup required |
| Disaster Recovery | Built-in redundancy | Additional cost & setup |
Innhouse Cloud Security
Your data security is our top priority. Innhouse cloud infrastructure includes:
- 256-bit SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Daily automated backups with 30-day retention
- Multi-factor authentication for user accounts
- 99.9% uptime SLA with redundant servers
- Regular security audits and compliance certifications
- Role-based access control for data protection