{"id":45026,"date":"2020-03-19T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?p=45026"},"modified":"2024-11-08T18:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T23:00:23","slug":"best-of-breed-all-in-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/best-of-breed-all-in-one","title":{"rendered":"Best-of-Breed Solutions or an All-in-One Platform? Addressing the Age-Old Question in the Modern Era"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Do you get more bang for your buck by leveraging an arsenal of best-of-breed solutions, or instead choosing an all-in-one platform? It\u2019s a question asked by IT departments and executives for as long as they\u2019ve sought to optimize their solution stack. We\u2019ll address that age-old question and how it relates to the needs dictated by the modern era of IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s an old-fashioned pros and cons list, detailing the differences between both types of solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So which one is best? Well, the short answer is that it depends on your company\u2019s needs, current financial situation, and existing workloads of IT staff. Beyond that, even if a tool fulfills company goals, it may be difficult or unwieldy for end users, decreasing productivity and output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although best-of-breed can address a specific need, on the current IT landscape, having a unified platform can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n