Many companies choose to manage Forma LMS on their own, only discovering the real costs and risks years later. Find out why Forma Farm's cloud service is the safe choice.
Forma LMS: in-house management or cloud service?
Many companies choose Forma LMS as their online training platform because it’s open-source—seemingly affordable and easy to manage internally.
At first, this choice seems cost-effective: install the system, avoid paying for a cloud service, and feel like everything is under control.
But what really happens when a company decides to manage Forma LMS in-house?
What can go wrong with self-managing Forma LMS?
Our experience with companies of various sizes—from mid-sized IT, training, and service firms to large manufacturing enterprises—has revealed a recurring scenario:
🚨 Hidden costs: Expenses for servers, storage, bandwidth, backup services, and security infrastructure add up month after month, often exceeding the cost of a professional cloud service.
🚨 Dedicated staff and distraction from core business: An internal technician is needed to handle updates, maintenance, and security—an ongoing commitment that diverts energy from strategic activities.
🚨 Security and continuity risks: Without a professional infrastructure (with backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity plans), a cyberattack or technical failure can result in data loss and platform downtime.
🚨 Slow or missing updates: In many companies, the platform falls behind on updates, increasing the risk of vulnerabilities.
🚨 Limitations and surprises: Missing plugins, integration difficulties with other systems, and the high cost of developing additional features.
The value of Forma Farm’s cloud service
Companies that, after years of in-house management, switch to our cloud hosting service for Forma LMS tell us they would never go back. Here's why:
✅ Clear, predictable costs: A single fee covering infrastructure, updates, support, plugins, backups, and integrations.
✅ Total security: Protected servers, continuous backups, disaster recovery plans, and active cybersecurity measures.
✅ Guaranteed updates: The platform is always up to date with the latest security patches and new features.
✅ Ready-to-use integrations: Official plugins, APIs, single sign-on, and connections to enterprise systems included in the service.
✅ Professional support: An expert team always available for technical support, customizations, and guidance.
In summary
An open-source LMS like Forma LMS offers great opportunities, but without the right infrastructure and professional support, the risks can outweigh the benefits.
With Forma Farm’s cloud service, companies are freed from technical concerns and hidden costs, allowing them to focus on what really matters: training.
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