The cloudwashing deception – Why real cloud payroll matters for your business – MyBroadband

By Sandra Crous, Managing Director of PaySpace

There’s no denying the massive advantages cloud-native payroll platforms offer businesses.

But beware: A cloudwashing scheme lurks!

Many payroll systems claim to be cloud-native, yet don’t deliver the true benefits – resulting in unforeseen financial consequences in the long run.

These payroll systems are often more than a decade old and are not equipped to deliver peak efficiency and cost savings.

In contrast, modern cloud-powered payroll software can greatly benefit productivity and profitability.

It’s common for companies to slash processing times by a third after switching to these solutions.

Real vs fake cloud

Here’s how to identify whether your software provider is offering a genuine cloud-native platform:

• One platform serving many customers

Cloud-native software operates on a single platform serving multiple clients and can be accessed with an internet connection and browser.

Cloud-native solutions therefore offer scalability and affordability, and you can seamlessly unlock more features with the flick of a switch.

By contrast, traditional systems burden businesses with individual software copies and hefty upgrade costs.

Effectively, nothing has changed from being on-premise.

• Think restaurants, not home kitchens.

Imagine your kitchen as on-premise software: you own it, maintain it, and pay for upgrades.

In contrast, a cloud-native system is like a restaurant kitchen where you enjoy delicious meals (payroll processing) at reasonable costs because the kitchen scales to serve many.

Cloudwashing software pretends to be both, but ultimately burdens you, the customer.

How fake cloud software hurts your business

Fake cloud solutions often require the creation of a new database and/or software instance for each client.

That causes complexity, higher management costs, and hidden fees.

Fake cloud or cloud-based services also often make you adopt unnecessary features, miss updates, and incur greater costs – all without delivering the scaling benefits of the cloud.

Ask these questions to avoid fake cloud payroll:

• Is the software a single, scalable platform serving multiple clients?
• Do updates automatically roll out to all users simultaneously without extra charges?
• Can the platform seamlessly operate across borders?
• Can users log in using only an internet connection and any web browser?
• Is adding or removing users a hassle-free process?
• Is the software built on cloud technologies like microservices?
• Are browser-based and mobile app self-service tools offered?
• Does the software integrate with APIs and webhooks?
• Can the platform generate customized reports for stakeholders?
• Does the software allow for easy business process automation?

If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” proceed with caution.

True cloud-native solutions can transform your business

The future is cloud-native, and that’s where smart businesses are headed.

Using real cloud payroll feels like switching from bank branch visits to a mobile banking app.

Don’t be fooled by outdated software disguised as something new – embrace the power of real cloud payroll.

Learn more about PaySpace’s cloud-native payroll solutions.