Cloud computing systems provide a distinct and measurable competitive advantage, and implementing a successful transformation can reap significant long-term benefits for any enterprise.

These selection guidelines — and the accompanying file — from TechRepublic Premium will help you establish what your business needs from a cloud-based integrated management system. Once you narrow your choices to a short list of potential vendors based on objective characteristics, you can vet those vendors on more subjective yet equally important criteria.

From the guide:

PRELIMINARY STEPS

Before making any decisions, you should answer these 10 questions:

Is customer management a vital priority for my business?

Are invoicing and tracking bills a problem for my business? Do those activities consume more time than they should?

The download comprises a 10-page PDF and spreadsheet.

Previously priced at $99, this is now available to download for $29. Or free with Premium annual subscription: click here to find out more.