Web-based software requires no initial capital investment to buy software for a number of individual desktops. There is no software to download or install on site. The cost is incurred as the service is used, preserving scarce cash to be used more productively within the firm. Both initial and ongoing maintenance cost savings are realized with the online approach. All the maintenance costs are avoided because maintenance is taken care of by the provider.
Web-Based Software has efficiency advantages, another problem with desktop-based software is not all units may be updated at the same time and may be running different versions. This often has unpleasant results and creates more inefficiency. With web-based software residing on a single server, any new versions or modifications are installed and immediately available for all users, improving efficiency and productivity and avoiding this confusion.
Web-Based Software improves communications and coordination, using the online approach can lead to significant productivity improvements. It can be used by laptops and any other device and can even be integrated with an iPhone. Any device that can access a browser can use this software. It provides the opportunity to work in any location at any time. Many of the devices can be used on the most inexpensive PCs with the ability to work anywhere at any time.
