Jonas Leisure has made cloud hosting an option for all Envibe leisure management software users, providing leisure facility managers with a secure and efficient alternative to on-premise server installations.
Its cloud-hosted solution removes the burden of managing technical infrastructure from facility staff while offering improved reliability, enhanced security, and seamless updates – saving time and money.
Benefits of cloud-hosting for leisure facilities
Switching to cloud-hosted Envibe provides an array of advantages for leisure centres, aquatic facilities and gyms.
Software maintenance and upgrades can be set up to occur automatically after hours, minimising disruption to operations and ensuring staff always have access to the latest features and security patches without the downtime often associated with software updates.
This doesn’t come at the expense of control – cloud-users still have sovereignty over their Envibe system and can choose which upgrades to approve and when to implement them according to their internal change-management procedures, if they wish to do.
Another benefit of cloud hosting is that it eliminates dependence on internal IT support resources and infrastructure. Facilities no longer need to maintain specialised servers or allocate staff time to system maintenance, allowing them to focus more resources on core business activities and keeping their customers happy.
The dedicated hosting environment significantly reduces technical issues and system interruptions as well. With professional monitoring and optimised server configurations, facilities tend to experience fewer glitches and performance problems.
Jonas Leisure’s cloud-hosting provider is based in Australia and holds ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 27001 Information Security certifications. This means data is encrypted and protected by enterprise-grade cyber security measures, which most individual leisure facilities would find challenging to implement.
The Australia-based provider also maintains comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans, significantly reducing the risk of data loss or extended system downtime that can affect customer service and business operations.
Industry trend toward cloud solutions
The move toward cloud hosting reflects a broader industry shift away from on-premise software installations. Modern leisure facilities increasingly recognise that specialised software providers can often manage technical infrastructure more effectively than in-house teams, resulting in better performance and security outcomes.
With cyber-security threats continuing to evolve and the ongoing cost and challenge of maintaining specialised IT resources that are fit for purpose, cloud hosting represents a forward-thinking approach for leisure facilities looking to optimise their operations.
Jonas Leisure Head of Sales & Customer Success Dushayant Dhar said he had seen growing demand for cloud-hosting options as leisure facilities focused more on their core business and less on IT infrastructure. Dozens of Jonas Leisure customers had opted for cloud-hosted Envibe to-date.
“Our cloud-hosted Envibe solution delivers enterprise-grade security and reliability without the associated IT-overhead costs.
“Facilities get a more stable system that’s always up to date, while their staff can concentrate on delivering exceptional customer experiences rather than managing server issues or software updates.”
An early adopter of cloud-hosted Envibe was the EA Networks Centre in Ashburton, New Zealand. The centre upgraded to cloud-hosted Envibe as part of a facility upgrade and technological overhaul four years ago.
EA Networks Centre Sport and Recreation Manager Richard Wood said software updates were now seamless and resources were no longer required to maintain internal servers or provide IT support.
“With the hosted solution it happens after hours. We come to work the next day and we’re game on.”
Moving to a hosted solution hadn’t compromised system stability in any way, Wood said.
“I could probably count on one hand any issues we’ve had in terms of the stability of the environment.”
To find out more about cloud-hosted Envibe or to discuss how it could be introduced for your facilities, contact the Jonas Leisure Support Team.
