If your practice is planning an update to ABELDent version 15, now is an ideal time to consider moving to ABELDent Cloud. Updating to v15 is not just about staying current. It is about positioning your practice for the future, with access to powerful new features and stronger cybersecurity.
One of the most important advantages of ABELDent Cloud is access to innovation. Many of ABELDent’s newest capabilities are designed specifically for the Cloud environment, including ABELDent Scribe, AI assisted tools, and built in Patient and Cloud Services (PCS). These features are fully integrated into your software, reducing reliance on third- party add ons, lowering risk, and simplifying workflows for your entire team.
Security is another critical reason to plan your move to the Cloud. As highlighted in our March cybersecurity blog, local servers and aging infrastructure are increasingly vulnerable to modern, AI driven cyber threats. Practices running unsupported Microsoft SQL Server software, or supported SQL software on outdated Windows Server operating systems, no longer receive security patches and face significantly increased risk. ABELDent Cloud is built on Microsoft Azure, one of the most secure cloud platforms in the world. Your practice benefits from continuous monitoring, advanced threat detection, automated updates, data encryption, and geographically redundant backups to help protect patient data today and into the future.
For practices using older versions of ABELDent or maintaining local SQL infrastructure, updating also means verifying SQL Server versions, maintaining required SQL Client Access Licenses (CALs), and keeping hardware and operating systems fully supported by Microsoft. While these steps are necessary during your transition, moving to ABELDent Cloud eliminates the need for local SQL Server software, CALs, and server hardware over the long term, significantly reducing complexity and cost.
To help practices plan safely and effectively, Guided Update Services and Cloud Migration Services (see below for details) are available and include needs analysis, database integrity checks, instructor-led training using a copy of your clinic data in a Microsoft Azure cloud environment, ongoing support, and access to ABELDent’s Learning Management System. Discounts on SQL CALs are available for practices committing to a v15 upgrade, particularly those planning a move to ABELDent Cloud.
