Migrating 1C to the cloud: why and how?

All businesses need accounting software to make their workflow convenient and efficient. The most popular and widely used is 1C: Enterprise. When thinking about accounting, this is the program that immediately comes to mind.

Nowadays, technology has led to the emergence of cloud services, which have dramatically expanded people's understanding of the world. What are the benefits, and why is everyone so eager to move 1C to the cloud? How will this help businesses during quarantine?

Most businesses, small and large, operate in 1C. The nuances lie in how exactly this all happens.in the cloud server.

• There is no waste of money and precious hours on upgrades that are carried out remotely.
• Once your database has expanded, there's no need to purchase a server or upgrade your desktop. With a flick of the mouse, you can order additional resources from your disk—and it'll be much cheaper.
• Work won't be limited to the office. Specialists can access 1C from any location and device with an internet connection. Global quarantines and travel are no longer an obstacle to this exciting work.
• Information won't be lost in the event of a force majeure event. Backups are created and stored in the cloud on a scheduled basis.
• All data is kept exclusively by those with access. Users undergo encryption and authentication before opening the program on their computer. All information displayed is not stored on your computer, but on a secure technical platform in a data center.
• If an enterprise has a network of branches, it is easy to manage processes in a common database.
• The data is available to you at any time, day or night.

Among the applied solutions, the most common configurations in 1C are:

1. Accounting 
2. Trade management
3. Human Resources and Payroll Management
4. Integrated automation

What you need for work:

• Implementation and a strong desire to work comfortably and conveniently

Let's see who will like this and find it very convenient?

• For professionals who work remotely. Travel, work from home, and work from any location.
• For organizations with multiple divisions, consolidating all data in one place is a dream for branch managers, and it's quite possible.
• For medium-sized businesses and financial sector employees, eliminating the need for manual backups and spending money on technical specialists.
• For large businesses for reliable and modern work.

Options for accessing 1C in the cloud:

1. Remote App

Visually, this program looks like a 1C shortcut installed directly on your computer. It operates over the internet, using an encrypted SSL connection. It works on any device with an internet connection: laptop, tablet, or personal computer.

1. RDP - Remote Desktop.

It operates on a virtual desktop. An encrypted SSL connection is used to connect. A shortcut is created to connect to the virtual desktop. It works with both Windows and Mac OS. The desktop has very good capabilities: the user independently manages 1C databases, creates and stores files on their virtual desktop.

All computing processes, including user data, occur on the server. Remote servers are located in a secure data center with multi-layered protection. This means your information is safe and accessible only to you.

How can you switch to 1C in the cloud?

• Depending on your database, file or client-server, choose the access that suits you: RemoteApp or RDP.
• Register and pay for services.
• Follow the instructions to connect to the 1C server. Transfer the databases or contact technical support.

And what do you get:

• Saving time and money on implementation.
• Remote access 24/7.
• Backups.
• Connection to the same databases from different geographic locations collectively.
• Any personal settings on the server.

The conclusion is clear: migrating 1C and working in the cloud means saving your budget on IT, security, and servers, and access to the most advanced technology with professional support.