Written by Aroha
on 24 October 2024
“81% of enterprises are accelerating their move to the cloud.” That’s not just a number—it’s a tidal wave of businesses recognising that cloud-based solutions are critical for survival and success in today’s fast-moving market (Flexera, 2023). As we march into the future of work, professional services firms and enterprises need to ask themselves a simple question: Are we ready to keep up?
At Agilyx Group, in partnership with Certinia, we believe that cloud-based Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions aren’t just a competitive advantage—they’re a necessity. Certinia’s PS Cloud and ERP Cloud offer powerful, scalable tools that directly tackle the most pressing business challenges. Let’s break it down.
Challenge #1: Fragmented Systems = Fragmented Performance
The days of juggling multiple disconnected systems are over. Or at least they should be. If your finance team is using one tool, your project managers another, and your resource planners yet another, you’re running a fragmented operation. Information gets lost. Data silos grow. Performance suffers.
Certinia’s cloud-based PSA and ERP solutions are designed to unify these silos. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 85% of new ERP deployments will be in the cloud (Gartner, 2020). Why? Because cloud solutions offer a single source of truth. Everything from project management to financial data is consolidated into one platform, accessible from anywhere, anytime. This means better collaboration, faster decision-making, and no more duplicate data entry.
Challenge #2: Limited Scalability Holds You Back
Growth is exciting, but it’s also challenging. Scaling a business with outdated, on-premise systems is like trying to run a marathon with a lead backpack. You need flexibility. You need speed.
That’s where Certinia’s PS Cloud and ERP Cloud come in. They scale with you—whether you’re adding new users, expanding into new regions, or taking on bigger projects. No need for costly hardware upgrades or complex IT migrations. With cloud-based systems, you can scale up (or down) in real time, paying only for what you use. 77% of businesses believe cloud scalability gives them a competitive edge, and we’ve seen that firsthand (Deloitte, 2020).
Challenge #3: Outdated Systems Drain Time and Money
How much time does your team spend on manual updates? What about troubleshooting broken systems? Or managing software patches and upgrades? The costs—both in time and money—of maintaining on-premise systems can be staggering.
Certinia’s cloud-based solutions are designed to eliminate these headaches. Updates happen automatically, meaning your team can focus on strategy, innovation, and delivering value to clients—not on IT maintenance. The result? Companies that switch to cloud ERP report a 20% reduction in operational costs within the first year (Nucleus Research, 2021). Imagine what you could do with that extra budget.
Challenge #4: Flexibility in Work Has Become Non-Negotiable
Remote work isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s becoming the norm. Yet many businesses still struggle with outdated systems that require employees to be in the office, or worse, systems that don’t allow seamless collaboration across different locations.
Certinia PS Cloud and ERP Cloud are built for the modern, flexible workplace. 86% of cloud adopters cite increased flexibility and remote work capabilities as a key benefit (Flexera, 2023). Employees can access real-time data, collaborate on projects, and manage resources from anywhere—whether that’s a client site, home office, or halfway around the world. Work happens where your team is—not where your servers are.
Challenge #5: Security Concerns Stymie Innovation
We get it. Security is a top priority, and for good reason. But too often, businesses hesitate to move to the cloud because of outdated security fears. Here’s the truth: cloud solutions like Certinia’s PS Cloud and ERP Cloud often offer better security than many in-house systems.
Certinia’s cloud platform includes enterprise-grade encryption, continuous monitoring, and automated updates, so you’re always protected. 93% of IT professionals report that cloud solutions are as secure or more secure than on-premise systems (McAfee, 2021). So, instead of worrying about data breaches, you can focus on what really matters—growing your business.
The Future Is Here, and It’s in the Cloud
The statistics don’t lie. The global PSA market is projected to grow from $1.1 billion in 2020 to $2.3 billion by 2027, largely driven by cloud adoption (Grand View Research, 2021). The shift to the cloud isn’t just happening—it’s accelerating.
At Agilyx Group, we’ve partnered with Certinia to bring the power of cloud-based PSA and ERP solutions to enterprises that are ready to grow, innovate, and thrive. Whether you’re looking to streamline operations, reduce costs, or prepare for the future of work, the cloud is the answer.
So, what are you waiting for? The future is already here. Are you ready to embrace it?
