Any Chance of the Cloud
Any Chance of the Cloud
With 90% of what we deal with being in the cloud. Does Mitchel have any intention of moving to the cloud soon?
Re: Any Chance of the Cloud
Hello,
Currently we have a hybrid solution. Manager SE Connection replicates your local database to the cloud, where select data can be queried or entered for sync down back to your machine. We have a number of features (Online appointments for CRM) and a couple of others in the works that will use this mechanism. We are still evaluating a fully-cloud system, but if I might ask: What do you hope to gain/see as the advantages to being fully cloud-based?
Currently we have a hybrid solution. Manager SE Connection replicates your local database to the cloud, where select data can be queried or entered for sync down back to your machine. We have a number of features (Online appointments for CRM) and a couple of others in the works that will use this mechanism. We are still evaluating a fully-cloud system, but if I might ask: What do you hope to gain/see as the advantages to being fully cloud-based?
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Re: Any Chance of the Cloud
1) I own a small car dealership with a large shop. I'd like to get everything to be able to run remote. This is the only part that I can't do that with.
2) Cloud based should eliminate the problems with windows updates.
3) I'm assuming to do this it would maybe bring other things to the table. Like a more seamless integration with the techs. While bolton is great...writers having to constantly manuever 3-4 windows at the same time all day can get to be a bit tedious.
4) Cloud is the norm.... There's several other shop managment companys that the cloud allows them to have a much more robust system. I've researched them and the only reason I haven't switched is we've been with Mitchell since 05 and the thought of switching softares and all the issues that come with it make my stomach turn.
2) Cloud based should eliminate the problems with windows updates.
3) I'm assuming to do this it would maybe bring other things to the table. Like a more seamless integration with the techs. While bolton is great...writers having to constantly manuever 3-4 windows at the same time all day can get to be a bit tedious.
4) Cloud is the norm.... There's several other shop managment companys that the cloud allows them to have a much more robust system. I've researched them and the only reason I haven't switched is we've been with Mitchell since 05 and the thought of switching softares and all the issues that come with it make my stomach turn.
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As a multi-store tire operation we would like to share customer files and see each others inventory for transfer. Could the cloud help us get there ?
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I can certainly see where a cloud hosted database could be helpful, but I know from firsthand experience how data can be lost through NO FAULT OF MY OWN. I prefer to have my database directly on my machine. That way I have full control. Many people say they want full cloud control but only a tiny minority really need FULL access. Most just want access to reports and the like. In this day and age there's another BIG data breach every week. I don't need to add my shop to that list.
There are many options to run remote desktop today. I can easily access my system without the need of the cloud.
There are many options to run remote desktop today. I can easily access my system without the need of the cloud.
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You should look into Manager Enterprise. From what I know, Enterprise can share customers and inventory across multiple locations. Talk to your sales rep or see https://mitchell1.com/managerenterprise-pro/
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I just wanted to chime in on this one. I had the same thoughts about Mitchell being cloud based, and after quite a few years on and off with Mitchell, I switched over to AllData Manage Online that is cloud based a little over a year ago. Looking back, I didn't need the cloud at all but I thought it would be great if I could look at things from home, forgot to order parts, look at sales, schedule and so on.
It is very slow, to a point where it is painful and that's with a new Surface Book with 16GB of RAM. Everything else on my computer is fast, except for AllData. I don't know if it's because of their servers or if it's just the way it is with an intense program that is cloud based.
I have found that for all of the Automotive Management programs out there, there isn't one that has everything, and I didn't leave Mitchell because I didn't like it, I left as I thought I needed the cloud.
I've already been in touch with Mitchell, and I guess they will welcome me back.
It is very slow, to a point where it is painful and that's with a new Surface Book with 16GB of RAM. Everything else on my computer is fast, except for AllData. I don't know if it's because of their servers or if it's just the way it is with an intense program that is cloud based.
I have found that for all of the Automotive Management programs out there, there isn't one that has everything, and I didn't leave Mitchell because I didn't like it, I left as I thought I needed the cloud.
I've already been in touch with Mitchell, and I guess they will welcome me back.
Re: Any Chance of the Cloud
We most certainly will.kootenay wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:57 amI just wanted to chime in on this one. I had the same thoughts about Mitchell being cloud based, and after quite a few years on and off with Mitchell, I switched over to AllData Manage Online that is cloud based a little over a year ago. Looking back, I didn't need the cloud at all but I thought it would be great if I could look at things from home, forgot to order parts, look at sales, schedule and so on.
It is very slow, to a point where it is painful and that's with a new Surface Book with 16GB of RAM. Everything else on my computer is fast, except for AllData. I don't know if it's because of their servers or if it's just the way it is with an intense program that is cloud based.
I have found that for all of the Automotive Management programs out there, there isn't one that has everything, and I didn't leave Mitchell because I didn't like it, I left as I thought I needed the cloud.
I've already been in touch with Mitchell, and I guess they will welcome me back.
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Re: Any Chance of the Cloud
I'm back, good to be here. Thanks to the Transporter team who did a great job, and the Tech support today was fantastic.
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We are happy to have you back. Between Support and your friends here, I'm sure you'll have plenty of success.
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Welcome back!
Not sure they'd let me back.
Not sure they'd let me back.
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