If your firm relies on IRIS software to keep things ticking, whether that’s accounts, production, payroll, or tax – then where and how it’s hosted makes a big difference.
And if you’re still running IRIS on a local server or clunky old machine? You’re probably dealing with slow load times, patchy access, or tech problems that seem to show up at exactly the wrong time.
That’s where a reliable hosting provider can help – offering secure, remote-ready access to your IRIS software, with none of the IT stress.
Key Takeaways
- Hosting IRIS software in the cloud removes IT faff and keeps your firm running smoothly.
- Private cloud hosting gives accountants secure, reliable access to IRIS from anywhere.
- Avoid downtime, system crashes, and slow software during busy periods.
- Hosted desktops work seamlessly with IRIS, Microsoft 365, and other business software.
- Cloud-based hosting is ideal for firms needing flexibility, data control, and full support.
What Is IRIS Hosting?
IRIS hosting is about taking your IRIS software off your local hardware and running it on a hosted desktop – a secure, cloud-based environment that you and your team can access from anywhere. Same software, same features, just way less hassle.
The full range of IRIS products, from IRIS Accountancy Suite, IRIS Docs, to even IRIS Elements, can be hosted this way – giving your firm the flexibility to work how and where you want, without worrying about updates, server maintenance, or data loss. Whether you’re using a single module or a complete package of IRIS solutions, hosting adapts to your needs.
Why Move IRIS to the Cloud?
The short answer? It just makes life easier.
With IRIS hosting, your firm gets:
- Remote access without frustration – Work from the office, at home, or on the move. As long as you’ve got an internet connection, you’re in – it’s that simple.
- Consistent performance – Even during your busiest weeks, it keeps up without a hitch.
- Stronger security – Your client data stays safe thanks to layered security – from daily backups to encryption and login protection.
- Less to manage – No clunky servers to deal with, no manual updates to remember, and definitely no last-minute IT drama.
IRIS also plays nicely with the rest of your business software – whether that’s your email, spreadsheets, or day-to-day reporting tools. It works side-by-side with all your Accountancy applications, as well as Microsoft Office 365, making the transition feel seamless.
Whether you think of it as cloud accounting software or a more modern web based accounting software setup, the result is the same: faster workflows, simpler access, and a lot less time spent untangling tech issues.
Hosting That Works the Way Accountants Do
Accountancy rarely sticks to 9–5. That’s why IRIS hosting is built to keep up with how firms actually operate – whether it’s a late-night filing, last-minute audit request, or back-to-back deadlines.
With a reliable, high-performance hosted desktop, your tools are always available, responsive, and secure – even when demand peaks.
Hosted environments support everything from year-end reporting and payroll software processing to day-to-day team collaboration. And because hosting can be tailored to your accountancy practice, you’re not tied into one-size-fits-all infrastructure.
Migration Made Simple
Switching to a hosted IRIS solution, doesn’t need to mean downtime or disruption.
You won’t be left to figure things out on your own. A reliable provider should handle everything – from the initial setup to making sure your team feels confident using the system from day one.
And once you’re up and running, the support shouldn’t stop there. Regular updates, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance help keep everything running as it should.
Is IRIS Hosting Right for You?
If your current setup is holding you back, tying you to a desk, or creating more stress than it’s worth, then it might be time to rethink how your software is delivered. Moving to the cloud is about removing the friction from your day-to-day.
Cloud-based solutions, housing all your favourite server based applications, are giving accountancy firms more freedom to work flexibly, securely, and without interruption, whether you’re managing multiple offices or just want peace of mind that your systems are stable and supported.
Let Cloud2Me Take the Pressure Off
Making the switch to a hosted IRIS service with us, doesn’t have to be a big upheaval. If anything, it’s a way to simplify how your firm works, using the same tools, just in a more flexible and secure environment.Cloud2Me provides hosted desktop environments built specifically for accountants using IRIS – secure, customisable, and supported by a team that actually understands how your world works.
Want to see how it could look for your team? Let’s have a chat.
Written by Jack Bedell-Pearce, Director at Cloud2Me
