ERP Cloud everywhere
Cloud computing is expanding. A recent announcement, such as Oracle and Salesforce to combine clouds, just shows that cloud-based data will be even more accessible. ERP is moving to the cloud. Companies such as Salesforce.com, Netsuite, Kenandy, Intacct, Workday and others are leading that charge.
What about traditional ERP? Yes they too are moving to the cloud, although it may be a hybrid cloud solution. Having a private cloud that seamlessly links you to your legacy ERP data will be the next wave of evolution for traditional ERP vendors such as SAP or Oracle. This two tier solution is already here with the Oracle and Netsuite’s agreement.
ERP will become more distributed. No longer will you have one gargantuan ERP solution. You will take bits and pieces and have standardized interoperability between all the components. Most of which will be in the cloud due to its scalability, its easy deployment, and its connectivity to mobile devices through portals and mobile presentation profiles.
Another advantage of the cloud is frequent updates from the vendor. Quarterly or semi-annual updates to the software are done and you never are bothered. There are no more islands of isolation because you didn’t’ upgrade. You are now current with every other deployment of that ERP Software.