The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud What is the Cloud? Cloud Computing is the future of all software applications, where applications are hosted in specifically designed data centers, rather than on servers within your company. It allows companies access to a wide variety of software applications without having to endure the expense and long wait times of internal IT departments. Cloud software is cheaper, faster to implement, lower risk and MORE SECURE than traditional software!

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Am I currently using Cloud computing? Maybe so! If you use a web-based program, such as Hotmail, Yahoo!Mail or Gmail, you log onto a secure Cloud server that stores the applications and your data. Also, if your company uses Salesforce.com you are using the Cloud!

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Is Cloud the same as SaaS? Software-as-a-service (SaaS) and Cloud Computing are not the same thing. While some SaaS products are offered in the Cloud, most are delivered via the software providers network. These networks may not be as secure and or as diligently maintained as the those in a Cloud Center.

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Is it Secure? Lucernex has partnered with Rackspace, a leading Cloud computing provider. Their core competency is managing applications and protecting client data. Is protecting data your companys core competency?

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Can a web application handle complex real estate transactions? Absolutely! For over 11 years, Lucernex customers, which include some of the worlds largest retailers, have been using our solutions to manage all their real estate processes. While we are alone in offering this type of solution in the real estate industry, were not alone in offering strong, high-performance and complex solutions via the Cloud. So are SAP, Oracle and IBM!

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Is it Fast? YES, its VERY FAST. In fact because Lucernex built a single database, single platform suite of applications designed SPECIFICALLY for Cloud Computing, it is the fastest application on the market, hands down.

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud What about disaster recovery? The Lucernex Cloud includes TWO fully redundant data centers in different parts of the country to ensure that even a catastrophic event will not stop users from accessing the system.

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Can I afford it? This is the best part! Cloud solutions are FAR cheaper than traditional software you install on your computer or even web- based applications that are not Cloud-based. The Lucernex Cloud makes it even easier to afford since you only pay for what you use. Select just the modules you need and pay for unlimited users based on the number of stores you have. No hardware cost Low upfront software cost No internal IT cost Cheaper implementation fees

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Are there a bunch of hidden costs? NO, after a predictable implementation, there is ONE fee that covers everything including: Unlimited software access Unlimited users All hardware and software Maintenance Phone, and online support Upgrades Disaster recovery All IT services

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Will my CFO like it? CFOs who know Cloud solutions LOVE Cloud solutions. Why? Cloud solutions: Can be expensed (at least for now) Require MUCH less upfront cash at risk Provide a predictable, long-term cost Allows the company to use the system before they pay most of the contracted fees Require no internal IT cost commitment Allows for lower cost and PREDICTABLE implementations

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Will my CIO like it? CIOs who know Cloud solutions LOVE Cloud solutions. Why? Cloud solutions: Allows their IT group to focus on its core business requirements Decreases risk of project failure Puts less stress in internal data center Doesnt impact their capital budget and operating expense Transfers responsibility for ongoing development and maintenance outside their IT group Easily integrates into company architecture

The Lucernex Cloud: A software-as-a-service solution delivered via the Cloud Does it take long to implement? Cloud Solutions are MUCH faster to implement. There is no hardware to install behind your firewall and we dont have to figure out how to make it work in your IT environment. Typical implementations take from 4 weeks to 5 months with most getting done in under 3 months.