Software as a Service

Where’s SaaS Going?

SaaS ERP or Software as a Service ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions are on the rise.  In fact, many organizations feel that cloud based ERP solutions will replace on-site proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning solutions over the next decade.  An Enterprise Resource Planning solution is typically good for fifteen years if regular maintenance like upgrades are performed.  After fifteen years a company typically changes so much along with modern technology that it is normal for companies to change their core Enterprise Resource Planning solution.  The fifteen year mark is coming up for many companies that implemented on-site proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning solutions in the 1990s.  The United States economy and the world have changed much since the 1990s.  We are becoming a much more global economy in need of access to our Enterprise Resource Planning data and mobile applications.  It’s important to have access to your company data no matter where you are and what you are doing.  Traveling executives need company data to make important decisions.  A SaaS ERP solution enables you to have access to your ERP data as long as you have access to the Internet.

Software as a Service Enterprise Resource Planning solutions are quick to implement when compared to on-site proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning solutions.  There are no up-front licensing fees nor are there hefty implementation fees.  In today’s economy everyone is out to save a penny and make a buck.  Because SaaS ERP solutions are inexpensive to implement, this alone makes them a viable choice for many companies.  However, there are some downfalls to SaaS Enterprise Resource Planning solutions.  The primary downfall that scares off primarily large organizations is the inability to customize Saas Enterprise Resource Planning solutions.  There are pros and cons to every type of Enterprise Resource Planning solution.  You have to weigh the pros and cons to decide which type of Enterprise Resource Planning solution will work for your company and your budget.  It’s typical for small and medium sized companies to have small budgets when compared to large companies.  Small and medium sized companies also typically need less functionality when compared to large companies.  For these reasons we’ve mostly seen small and medium sized companies opting for SaaS Enterprise Resource Planning solutions.  However, many expect to see large companies adapting to SaaS ERP solutions in the near future.

Written by :

kristine H