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Round peg square hole ..
Since when has Cytrix/terminal Services been regarded as '.. adopting new technologies early ..'?
It is not really about whether Cloud purists quibble etc.
The whole point of a Cloud platform means that there really should be a fundamental redesign of the software from the ground up to take advantage of the platform. Any other approach is simply a 'hack' to make legacy software work in an environment that it was not originally designed for.
Yes it will probably work as a cobbled together system, in the same way as a car with octagonal wheels will run - but it's not the optimum way of doing things.
Anyway why would anyone want to call this approach Cloud other than to gain traction in that market and jump on the bandwagon - call it anything you like (remote working, cytrix, t/services etc) but not Cloud.
IRIS
well I only hope that this is better than some of their accountancy/ tax software and the backup at IRIS is a lot faster and complete.
Don't care what you call it
I'm keen to look at this as soon as my server starts making noises (or maybe a little before).
It's only when Iris first mooted this that I realised how much grief & hassle & hair-loss I experience in keeping that box in the corner fed & watered (well you know what I mean). I don't care about the technology and whether it's pure or mixed race, if it works I'll jump at it.
So congrats Sinclair Scott....s/he who dares etc.
"Dares"!
Dares being the appropriate word given the current state of play re updates etc, and possibly no end in sight until at least June.
How?
How do you manage to "ring one of their directors" and get them to fix it when you have a problem?
There are numerous problems with the Iris tax software, even after the latest bug fix update. Nobody from Iris has even bothered to acknowledge the problems or respond on their own forum on their support website.
We have been given "solutions" by the support team on the phone, only to try it out and find it does not actually fix the problem.
If we all had the ability to phone a director for a personal solution the director's phone lines would be permanently engaged.
Interesting quote
I found this quote interesting…
“We’re all chartered accountants. We’ve got to be efficient. The changes we’re making are to be more efficient and serve an increasing number of clients with same number of staff,”
What about being effective?
Is having twice as many clients for the same resources really the answer to a profitable and sustainable future for the profession? Prices are falling so isn't the outcome just more work done for the same net result?
The Internet through Cloud, hosting or emailing data between software which updates live and outsourcing is a massive opportunity for accountants to move their service range forward.
This firm says on their Website “we also provide advice on how to improve and develop your business. Whether you need an integrated business strategy, access to corporate finance or specialist tax advice we are here to help you achieve your goals”.
In my opinion mixing these services with compliance IS the most profitable and enjoyable future…the challenging question for today is – what percentage of your clients goals do you know? When you know this then you can start because accountants are probably best placed to calculate how close the client is and then (if appropriate) to offer the additional services and support to help clients close the gap.
According to the Sage Accountant Business Collaboration survey the number one thing clients want from their accountant is understanding. Knowing what the client is trying achieve and helping them understanding where they are and what they can do to get closer seems to fit the bill.
The investment needed to do this includes training including consultative sales and business coaching. The ROI on this dwarfs any other technology – cloud or otherwise.
Bob Harper
What is so special about this article - Apart from good ad for I
Why has it remained in the 'top slot' (banner) on Aweb for so long when in reality it is hardly ground breaking news (running old software over terminal services - 10 years old at least)
Excellent advertising for IRIS but doesn't really deserve this type of promotion
Ad for Iris?
Interesting point Anon, is it because Iris are the first in their market to jump into the hosting thing? Do others offer the same? If they are the first to try it, whether out of date technology or not, I suppose it's "News"?
As I say, I can't wait to rid myself of the millstone of the washing machine sounding box in the corner and all the stuff that goes with it but if there are alternative solutions to those offered by Iris, this is the place to tell us all about them, even if they too turn out to be ads.