The cloud computing model marks a significant advance over less interoperable client-server alternatives: the upfront costs are dramatically reduced and implementation times are significantly shortened because customers do not need to purchase or install hardware, operating systems, database applications, server applications, and system software. You pay on a subscription basis, exactly what you need, so the Enviance System allows you to "pay as you grow".

Cloud computing also offers significant cost savings versus client-server upgrades, because there is less reliance on IT professionals to travel site to site and struggle with systems, servers, and installation discs; there are no system configuration or compatibility problems and no budget issues.