Can we please have offline backups back? I don't like the idea of having everything in the cloud and having no control whatsoever over MY datafile.
It is absolutely insane to prevent MYOB users from being able to back up their own files offline/locally.
We are constantly reminded about the importance of keeping our data safe and having backups in the event of something going wrong. I don't accept that comment from Amanda that the ability to backup offline is the same as the push to move all MYOB files online to browser only; 2 different things.
Amanda says that the offline versions are built on technology that no longer meets current performance standards. There is a lot I could say here about the online version of MYOB and its comparative functionality - for another day.
The issue of being able to carry out a local backup and also being able to restore that back up if required is extremely important to meet IT risk management responsibilities. Those companies who have ISO Risk Management Certification will not be meeting their standard obligations if they cannot safely and securely backup to a "trusted" location and restore from that file if required.
I personally like to hedge my bets and have some backed up in the cloud and backed up on my secure locations. It would appear I can no longer do that. Correct me if I am wrong, but that option seems to has been removed from the Set Up menu with one of the recent updates.
When will it occur to MYOB developers that the opinion of clients actually matters? If clients want to keep an offline backup of their data - why is this a bad thing? Why won't MYOB support offline backups & restoration of these files as required? The subscriptions have been paid. The service should be available if the client deems it necessary and important.