Hosted QuickBooks
So, when we start talking about hosting QuickBooks or companies that do QuickBooks hosting, one of the first questions that someone always writes back to me is... "What is hosting?" Hosting simply means that the QuickBooks software and data files are installed, stored, accessed and run on a hosting service provider's servers, rather than on one's own PC. End users connect via the Internet to the service provider systems to access and run their licensed QuickBooks software and data files. Then someone invariably asks... "Oh, you mean, QuickBooks Online?" No, QBO is web-based accounting software offered directly by Intuit, whereas hosted QuickBooks is licensed desktop QuickBooks software (such as Pro, Premier or Enterprise) installed and managed for the end user by a hosting service who provides users access to a secure server. And that takes us to the issue of an Intuit Authorized Host which is a company that has been legally authorized by Intuit to host QuickBooks desktop software for end users' access and specializes in scalable and secure professional software and data hosting services. Legally, only Intuit-authorized hosts can offer QuickBooks Desktop hosting services to end users. There are two different kinds of Intuit Authorized Hosts, Commercial Hosting Providers and Standard Hosting Providers. Standard Hosting Providers typically perform this service ancillary to providing other services such as accounting, bookkeeping or consulting. Commercial Hosting Providers are generally in the 'data hosting business' and may actually be data centers themselves. Commercial hosts undergo far more rigorous approval requirements than Standard Hosts, although both Hosts must undergo approval processes in order to be authorized. At present Intuit has recognized 16 Commercial Hosting Providers of QuickBooks.
So, if you are tired of supporting your local IT network, but are not ready to give up your QuickBooks® Desktop Pro, Premier/Accountant or Enterprise software, yet you absolutely need a solution for real-time collaboration and unlimited access, then Intuit Authorized Hosting is the way to go.
If you are interested in learning more about QuickBooks Hosting solutions, or having your QuickBooks Desktop software hosted in the cloud, then you should register for the Insightful Accountant hosted webinar titled, 'Benefits of Moving QuickBooks Desktop Clients to the Cloud' presented by Liz Scott on June 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm Eastern. Register Here.
Now let's turn our attention to Swizznet. They are an industry-leading source for hosted accounting solutions in the cloud. They partner with CPAs and with small and mid-size businesses to use the latest Citrix or CloudJumper tools to provide the fastest and most reliable access to QuickBooks (and Sage) applications. Each solution is customized to meet customers’ needs and provides 24/7/365 remote access, Mac OS compatibility, and PCI compliance.
As an Intuit Authorized Commercial host for QuickBooks, Swizznet has the technical expertise to host your QuickBooks software properly. Swizznet supports all the currently active QuickBooks Desktop versions:
- QuickBooks Pro 2021, 2020, 2019
- QuickBooks Premier 2021, 2020, 2019
- QuickBooks Enterprise 2021, 2020, 2019
Swiznett support team members are US-based and are Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors offering:
- White-glove Obsessive Support® - Swizznet experts monitor and optimize your system real-time and provide 27/7/365 help desk support with four easy ways to access assistance.
- Cost Efficiency – Because Swizznet takes on backups, firewalls, encryption, permission security controls, disaster recovery, business continuity and more, clients save big on IT costs.
Swizznett provides a superior user experience by using Citrix or NetApp for much faster performance and enhanced features like multiple monitors, local printing, drag and drop, and more so you can get you work done anywhere. You will get the best the cloud has to offer including:
- Simplified, Superior Remote User Access – Swizznet offers a game-changing, office-like environment with the fastest, most reliable way to access your QuickBooks, Sage, and other licensed business applications – no training necessary.
- Optimized Technology - you won't lose time waiting for a sluggish server to load. Swizznet uses best-in-class hardware and patented MIRO Technology™ to provide you with an always-ready, fast and reliable hosted QuickBooks accounting platform.
- Ability to Scale – As your business grows, Swizznet scales with you to ensure optimal system performance with multiple options for QuickBooks, including the choice for a private cloud server.
Swizznet is also committed to providing enterprise grade security and backups to keep both you and your data safe. And everyone is looking for safety, so you can rely upon:
- Enterprise-Grade, Bank-Level Security – Swizznet handles technology the right way with a platform delivering security defenses with firewalls, cybersecurity features, 256-bit encryption for data while in motion or static, permission security controls and much more.
- More-frequent Backup – Swizznet secures your data with backups every 30 minutes and protects files with 24-hour-per-day dual redundant, geographically diverse data centers for disaster recovery and business continuity protection.
We don't want to forget our readers who perhaps use a solution other than QuickBooks, so we want you to know that Swizznet does more than QuickBooks hosting. Swizznet hosting can also put your Sage software, and your other business applications in the cloud for ease of access, security, flexibility, and business growth, no different than if you were using QuickBooks running in their hosted cloud environment. This means you can also keep the desktop software you know while gaining the advantages cloud computing.
- By taking your desktop Sage software to the cloud, you’ll be able to increase productivity and collaboration, all while reducing your IT costs.
- Swizznet leverages the power of Azure, INAP and Google for their Sage hosting, tax hosting and private cloud servers.
- Swizznet is an Authorized Sage Partner, and their team is trained on Sage products (Sage 50, 100, 300 or 500 ERP).
If you are interested in learning more about QuickBooks Hosting solutions, or having your QuickBooks Desktop software hosted in the cloud, as well as the solutions Swizznet offers, then you should register for the Insightful Accountant hosted webinar titled, 'Benefits of Moving QuickBooks Desktop Clients to the Cloud' presented by Liz Scott. She will be discussing the advantages of moving your desktop software to the cloud including the advantages hosting provides for collaborating with your clients. You will also learn about the increased security that hosting provides as well as the flexibility in access that yields tremendous enhancements in productivity for you, your clients and their personnel. The webinar will be held on June 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm Eastern.
Register for the Webinar Here
If you want to keep all the desktop software benefits you know and love, whether that's QuickBooks, Sage or almost any other software, while gaining all the advantages cloud computing has to offer, then chances are 'cloud hosting' is the solution for you. That means you need to consider Swizznet Hosting for yourself. You can do that my heading over to the Swizznet website homepage for more details.
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