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Client Server vs. SaaS

Not sure what this means, or which is appropriate for your practice? Here are descriptions of each type of implementation, and their benefits. You can also download an information sheet.

Client Server

Selecting this deployment option means installing the software on your office server. Our technicians install the software on your server and train you and your staff.

• One-time license fee per provider, paid up front; no monthly access fee
• You have full control over the location and protection of your software
• Update your software at your convenience when new versions are available
• Access from any computer and any location (based on permissions set by you)
• Higher up front costs, lower long-term cost of ownership 

SaaS

Software as a Service, or SaaS (also called cloud, hosted or on demand software), means the actual software program resides on a remote server, and you simply log in from your computer (just like logging into your email or other web program). Our technicians provision your account and provide your login and password, then train you and your staff.

• Lower monthly recurring fee, lower upfront costs
• No additional server required to run software
• Automatic and transparent software updates – you are always on the most recent version of the software
• Access from any computer and any location (based on permissions set by you)
• Higher long-term cost of ownership

Our Practice Management and EMR software are available in either Client Server or SaaS implementations. For a no-obligation cost analysis and breakdown, contact us.