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On-premise software
Software installed and run on your own servers or computers, rather than the cloud.
On-premise software is installed on hardware you own and control, usually under a one-time or perpetual licence, with maintenance, updates and security your responsibility. TallyPrime in its classic desktop form is a familiar Indian example.
It offers maximum data control, which some regulated businesses require, but at the cost of IT effort and no remote access by default. Most SMBs now prefer cloud SaaS for its lower maintenance.
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