Whitepaper
The Gallerist Playbook: Strategies for Inventory Management Success
Inventory is the backbone of every gallery operation. Tracking artworks, consignments, locations, provenance, and pricing across multiple stakeholders demands a system built for accuracy and speed. Download this guide to learn how to structure your inventory management for cleaner records, faster transactions, and stronger collector trust.
The Gallerist Playbook: Strategies for Inventory Management Success
Inside this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover:
The primary hosting options explained
Understand the differences between managed hosting and self-hosting, and what each approach requires.
What managed hosting includes
Learn how a cloud-based, vendor-managed environment supports system performance, security, and ongoing maintenance.
What self-hosting requires
Explore the responsibilities of maintaining infrastructure, including servers, backups, upgrades, and security protocols.
Security and infrastructure considerations
Understand how hosting choices impact data protection, compliance, and system reliability.
Key factors for decision-making
Evaluate your institution’s IT resources, budget, and long-term goals to determine the right approach.
What you control in each model
Gain clarity on responsibilities, ownership, and operational expectations across hosting options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main hosting options for the TMS Suite?
The whitepaper explains the two primary approaches, managed hosting and self-hosting, and how each supports different institutional needs.
What is the difference between managed hosting and self-hosting?
The whitepaper outlines how managed hosting is maintained by the vendor, while self-hosting requires institutions to manage their own infrastructure, security, and updates.
How do we decide which hosting model is right for us?
The whitepaper provides guidance on evaluating IT resources, technical capacity, budget, and long-term strategy.
What are the benefits of managed hosting?
The whitepaper describes how managed hosting can reduce technical overhead, improve reliability, and streamline system maintenance.
What should we consider before choosing self-hosting?
The whitepaper explains the responsibilities involved, including server management, backups, security, and ongoing system support.
Simplify Your Hosting Strategy
This guide helps you evaluate your hosting options—now explore a solution designed to support your institution at every stage. The TMS Suite offers flexible deployment options, including managed hosting and self-hosting, allowing you to choose the approach that best fits your resources and operational needs.