Choosing the Best Hosting Option
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for your hosting needs. To choose the hosting option that makes the best business, security, and technical sense for your company, complete the following tasks:
- Assess your business needs
- Consider the complexity of your company
- Research the interfaces that you want to integrate with AcuityLogic
- Determine the available time frame to implement the new application
- Evaluate the strategic importance of using various hosting options
- Calculate your IT budget and skills
- Understand how you can maximize the benefits of your existing IT infrastructure so that AcuityLogic runs where it is most efficient
- Consider your growth plans in the medium-to-long-term future
After you select your hosting option, Eyefinity will work with you to direct you to our preferred vendors, install, set up, and implement AcuityLogic in your company. No matter which option you choose, you will have access to the following product features:
- More than 3,000 preloaded plans from all major insurance carriers
- One-click insurance benefit calculations
- Robust KPI and commission reporting engine
- Multiple upgrades throughout the year, included with your support agreement so that you always have access to the latest version of AcuityLogic
- Options to configure the software for your company’s needs
- Cross-platform compatibility (Windows®, Mac®, iPad®, Linux®)
- Ability to integrate with ExamWRITER®, VSP® Vision Care, Gateway EDI®, ABB Concise, ODG, FrameSpex®, and more
To help you choose the best hosting option for your company, the following table lists the features and benefits of each option and the business items that will drive your decision. Features marked with an asterisk (*) can also be available for the hosting option, depending on the vendor setup or your service agreement with Eyefinity.
| Features & Benefits | Cloud | On-Premises Third-Party Hosted | On-Premises Self Hosted | Decision Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
No server installation required |
X |
|
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IT Skills |
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Rapid delivery and deployment |
X |
* |
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Urgency |
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Real-time updates for software, product catalogs, and insurance plans |
X |
* |
* |
Business Continuity |
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High-quality offerings at low initial costs |
X |
|
|
IT Budget |
|
Hassle-free solution that adds no infrastructure costs for server hardware, server administration, backups, database performance tuning, storage system defragging, managed services, and security patch application |
X |
X |
|
IT Skills IT Budget |
|
World-class SAS 70 Type II managed infrastructure security for server and database |
X |
|
|
Business Continuity |
|
Predictable costs that can often be moved from a capital expenditure to an operational expense on financial statements |
X |
|
|
IT Budget |
|
Less load on your IT organization, which allows IT staff to focus on more strategic infrastructure investments and growing your business |
X |
X |
|
IT Skills |
|
Buildable and customizable infrastructure and services |
|
X |
X |
IT Skills |
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Complete control over all infrastructure applications and data |
|
|
X |
IT Skills |
|
Access anywhere in the world from an Internet-connected Web browser |
X |
* |
* |
Business Continuity |
|
Dedicated support professionals available to help you quickly resolve issues and answer your questions |
X |
|
|
Business Continuity |