Deploy the way your organisation operates.
IDU offers flexible deployment options, allowing you to run the platform in the environment that best supports your technology strategy, security requirements, and operational goals. Whether on-premise, in a private cloud, or in the IDU Cloud, the same IDU solution is delivered, with no compromise on functionality.
Three ways to deploy. One IDU.
Your infrastructure, your control.
Deploy IDU within your own infrastructure for full control over your environment, data, and security. This option is suited to organisations with established IT teams, internal policies, or specific governance requirements. System requirements are aligned to standard Microsoft environments, including Windows Server, SQL Server, and modern web browsers.
Hosted, on your terms.
Deploy IDU in a hosted environment of your choice. This provides the flexibility of cloud infrastructure without the need to manage hardware directly, while still maintaining control over configuration, access, and data location.
Fully managed, hosted on Microsoft Azure.
A fully managed cloud solution hosted on Microsoft Azure. Designed for organisations that want to reduce infrastructure overhead while benefiting from scalability, security, and continuous access to the latest version of the platform. Key benefits include reduced IT infrastructure and management costs, automatic updates and upgrades, built-in backup, restore, and recovery, scalable user access as your organisation grows, and access to data from anywhere via a browser.
Same platform. Same capability. Deployed your way.
IDU delivers the same functionality across all deployment options — the same user experience, the same planning and reporting capabilities, and the same governance and control.
Your deployment choice is driven by your infrastructure and policy, not by limitations in the platform.
Built for controlled environments.
Strict governance, every model
IDU supports organisations with strict data governance and security requirements across all deployment models. In cloud deployments, infrastructure-level security is supported by Microsoft Azure, including network protection, monitoring, and compliance frameworks.
How IDU fits into your environment
IDU is a web-based platform built on Microsoft technologies, with a browser-based interface and SQL Server backend.
Scalability and performance
IDU scales with your organisation. Cloud environments can scale dynamically, while on-premise deployments can be configured to meet specific performance requirements.
Designed to work with what you already run.
IDU is designed to work with your existing systems, not replace them. It integrates with your ERP as the source of actuals, uses your existing chart of accounts and structures, and avoids the need to rebuild financial models.
This approach reduces implementation time and ensures a smoother transition into a governed planning environment.
FAQs about deployment.
Which deployment option should we choose?
This depends on your organisation’s IT strategy, security requirements, and internal capabilities. IDU supports on-premise, private cloud, and managed cloud deployments.
Is functionality different across deployment models?
No. IDU delivers the same functionality regardless of how it is deployed.
Where is data stored in the cloud?
In IDU Cloud deployments, data is hosted within Microsoft Azure environments, typically located in the region closest to your organisation.
Who is responsible for security?
For on-premise and private cloud deployments, your IT team or hosting provider manages infrastructure security. For IDU Cloud, infrastructure security is managed within the Azure environment, with application-level security managed within IDU.
Can IDU scale as we grow?
Yes. IDU supports adding users, entities, and functionality over time, without requiring a full reimplementation.
Choose the deployment that fits your organisation.
Same platform. Same capability. Deployed your way.