Are You Relying on DIY Event Technology?
DIY projects are more popular than ever thanks to websites like Pinterest. And, while it’s possible to DIY your wedding, furniture, and countless other projects, your event software should not be on this list. After all, not all DIY projects turn out as expected. Do you want your software to fall into this category?
Probably not.
Unfortunately, many organizations rely on self-made software to get by with their conference. This may work for awhile, but it’s not nearly as efficient or useful as it could be. In fact, you’re giving up a lot of the features organizations rely on for cost- and time-efficiency, along with other major benefits.
But, what’s the real problem with DIY software?
The Leading Problem With DIY Software
The problem with DIY software is that you aren’t an expert on event software. This means that you may be leaving a lot on the table in terms of functionality that may end up costing your organization more time and money.
In fact, DIY software doesn’t anticipate your needs or drive innovation. Rather, it serves your current needs (if it serves all your needs at all) and sets your organization up for stagnation rather than growth.
You deserve something better. Specifically, you deserve a SaaS solution.
What is SaaS?
SaaS stands for software as a service. It means that there is software hosted in the cloud rather than software available as an application.
The benefit of having a SaaS solution for your abstracts conference is that should there be any updates or alterations to the software, you’ll receive the changes automatically. More importantly, you won’t need an IT team to manage it. Instead, you’ll be able to use it directly, as will your team.
In addition to the basic benefits of using a SaaS platform instead of your DIY system, software organizes your program and houses data, analytics, reports, and more to guide your conference in subsequent years. The result? A conference primed for growth and innovation, all while saving time and resources along the way.
Why Settle for DIY Software?
Software is an investment. However, you can’t afford to forfeit the benefits that come with official software if you continue to use your own DIY system.
You need the upper hand. Get it with abstracts software that supports your organization, regardless of which direction you’re headed.
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