Running a busy dealership is tough enough without having to worry about servers in the back room. Yet many agricultural, construction and groundscare dealerships are still relying on physical servers to host their Ibcos Gold software – servers that need replacing every few years, consume valuable space, and take time away from running your business.
That’s why we’ve introduced Gold Cloud, powered by Microsoft Azure, to remotely host your Ibcos Gold Dealer Management Solution. It gives you the same trusted software you already rely on, while taking away the hassle, costs, and risks of maintaining your own on-site servers. At a time when digital transformation is reshaping industries everywhere, this is one change that makes immediate sense. Moving your Gold system to the cloud isn’t about replacing the way you work – it’s about making your core systems more reliable, more scalable, and ready for the future.
With a physical server, you’re forced into expensive hardware upgrades every 3-5 years. On top of that come the hidden costs of electricity, cooling and ongoing maintenance. With Gold Cloud, those costs disappear. Instead, you have one predictable monthly subscription that’s easy to plan and budget for.
When servers are on-site, someone must look after them – whether that’s your in-house team or external IT support. Hardware issues and doing manual backups all eat into your team’s time. Moving to Gold Cloud takes that burden away, freeing your staff to focus on sales, service, and customers.
Server downtime doesn’t just cause frustration – it stops sales, delays invoicing, and disrupts service departments. With Gold Cloud, you benefit from Microsoft Azure’s built-in resilience, with automated backups across multiple data centres. That means less downtime and peace of mind that your data is safe, letting you concentrate on running your business.
As dealerships expand with new depots, more staff, or seasonal peaks, physical servers can quickly become a bottleneck. Gold Cloud grows with you. Scaling up is almost instant, without the need to overspend on oversized servers “just in case.” Plus, by removing the need for a server room, you free up valuable space in your dealership that you can use for your business.
Gold Cloud makes remote access simple. Your team can log in securely from anywhere, through a web browser, with no complicated setup. Sales staff can update deals from the field, service managers can check schedules without returning to the office, and everyone can respond more quickly to customers.
Ibcos Gold Cloud helps dealerships save money, reduce risk, and operate more efficiently, while making life easier for staff and customers alike.
For many dealers, it’s also an important step in the wider journey of digital transformation. By moving your Gold system to the cloud, you’re not just cutting costs — you’re modernising your infrastructure, building resilience, and putting your dealership on a stronger footing for the future.
If you’re ready to leave physical servers behind, talk to us today about moving your Gold system to the cloud.
