Migrating Infor SunSystems to the Cloud
What Is SunSystems Cloud?
Infor SunSystems Cloud is a SaaS solution for financial management. A new release of the leading financial software, SunSystems Cloud combines the reliability of a trusted product with the flexibility of a cloud-based platform.
Learn more about SunSystems Cloud capabilities and why migration should be a priority for you.
On-Premises vs. Cloud
There are two options for SunSystems hosting: on-premises and SunSystems Cloud.
| SunSystems Cloud | SunSystems On-Premises | |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment model | Cloud-based SaaS platform | Local SunSystems installation on your servers |
| Product updates | New features/developments released every 6 months | No further new features will be released. Mainstream maintenance updates for version 6.4 |
| Licence | Each user licence provides access to all core modules, including a language pack | Cost for each module licence (SunSystems/Q&A/Fixed Assets) |
| Security updates | Automatic updates for security and compliance | In-house IT team is responsible for updating the system |
| Servers and infrastructure | Access to production, test, and development servers | Business manages and maintains its own infrastructure, multiple servers add extra cost |
| Support | 24x7 Infor technical support | Covered by in-house IT team |
| Compliance | Soc 1 & 2 certified with ISO27001 | Managed by in-house IT team to gain regulatory certifications at the company’s expense |
| Cost | Reduce the cost of internal hosting/on-premises infrastructure all in one subscription | Separate contracts for IT infrastructure, maintenance, software, and SunSystems |
| Licence renewal | 3-year minimum contract with no uplift, provided clarity on annual costs | Recurring 12-month contract, annual uplifts on SunSystems, and potential increases in infrastructure running costs |
| Scale | Scales automatically as you grow, whether you're opening new entities, handling more transactions, or adding functionality, with no extra infrastructure cost | Growth means buying more servers and adding storage and capacity, all procured and managed by an in-house team |
4 Reasons to Move to the Cloud
Modernise Your Finance System
Transition off end-of-maintenance software and receive access to the newest features with a cloud-based SaaS
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Eliminate capital expenditures on on-premises hardware and IT infrastructure management
Scale Your System as Needed
Add users or entities when needed, while AWS infrastructure scales in the background to support your growth
Enhance Security and Compliance
Reduce risks and ensure regulation compliance with AWS end-to-end encryption and continuous threat monitoring
What the Cloud Changes
For SunSystems version 6 and up, moving to SunSystems Cloud happens as a like-for-like migration. Your data, chart of accounts structures, and analysis dimensions move across as they are. The core of your SunSystems will not change, so retraining is kept to a minimum.
SunSystems below version 6 requires a different approach. Parts of the system are rebuilt rather than just moved to correctly transfer to the cloud environment. However, you can maintain your core coding structure and transaction history.
The biggest change becomes apparent after the migration with a range of added benefits of SunSystems Cloud:
- Automated updates on a regular schedule.
- Access all SunSystems Modules included in the subscription price.
What It Costs to Migrate to the Cloud
A cost of the SunSystems Cloud migration is based on three separate components,
which vary depending on the project scope.
SunSystems Cloud Subscription
Paid to Infor, this fee covers licensing for SunSystems Cloud and the platform it runs on, in one line.
Migration
A one-off cost, quoted against your version, your data volume, and the number of entities involved to move your system to the cloud.
Support Package
Included as part of the migration, covers extensive support and maintenance of your financial software by our team of experts.
Upgrade Process and Timeline
Typical SunSystems Cloud migration takes up to 90 days from start to finish. Some projects may require more time, depending on the system version, data volume, and the number of entities. Most are completed faster – 86% of our migration projects were finished ahead of schedule.
Every project goes through the following stages:
Project initiation
Defining the scope and timelines of the migration.
Initial data migration
The first instalment of transferring data to SunSystems Cloud.
Q&A 12 report conversion
Reviewing and updating existing reports for a new system.
SunSystems Cloud training
Training end-users on new features and capabilities of the system.
User Acceptance testing
Go-live data migration
Go-live support
Frequently asked questions
A SunSystems Cloud upgrade usually takes up to 90 days, depending on the scale of the migration and the system version.
SunSystems Cloud data is hosted on AWS UK or Singapore servers.
Customisations for SunSystems 6 and up are transferred as is as part of a like-for-like migration. If you are on an earlier version, some customisations will need rebuilding as part of the project.
From version 6 onwards, yes. They are carried across as part of a like-for-like migration. For earlier versions integrations may be rebuilt to ensure compatibility with the cloud environment.
We do both. Infor handles subscription billing; the services and the ongoing support sit with our team.