2010 ERP Trends: SAP, Microsoft and Oracle "Fire Rush"
Economic recession in 2009 has considerably reduced the ERP market profits, but market development situation and will release new products for 2010 bodes well for the ERP.
The economic recession of the ERP software market in 2009 had a significant impact, resulting in license revenues shrinking, the project delay. However, ERP situation in 2010 is expected to be good times, thanks to the many current and emerging trends, in addition to two people in the world the long-awaited product launch. May wish to take a look at what are the main highlights in this area.
In 2010, is still a buyer's market?
Forrester Research predicts that many companies due to strict control of ERP implementation and expansion projects, ERP new license revenue in 2009 fell 24%. Analyst M. Dawson on December 17 last year, a report author's Road, even though the research firm expects ERP spending in 2010 will be increased slightly, but the ERP vendors are competing for customers will be pockets of where every piece of money, this competition for customers would mean cost savings.
Dawson said, but buyers should take note that manufacturers may use the means, for example try to ensure that customers do not need many software tied up. In addition, "the companies through additional products and BI tools from existing clients to fight to the relatively small list, because they recognize that most customers are not ready to vote heavily in ERP systems for a major improvement or expansion. "He's the author's Road." Customer is expected to receive ERP customers early and often on behalf of the phone and correspondence. "
ERP buyers also should be prepared for further integration of the field. According to Dawson claims, ERP vendors are committed to the acquisition will enhance the company's own industry expertise.
Open Source ERP program surge in the number
Into 2010, many companies will have more programs than in the past to choose from, thanks to free and open source ERP software. Currently on the market there are at least 10 kinds of open-source ERP products, but these products are not the same as the degree of maturity.
Open-source ERP vendors often provide free version, but if users want access to support services and additional features (such as manufacturing module), you need to pay. There are no proprietary ERP vendors because of competition from open source alternatives to face the danger of closing their doors. However, after a camp has made a number of players claiming the rapid development momentum in 2010 may increase.
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