Sunday, December 10, 2006
Is SAP eyeing ERP SaaS?
Is SAP eyeing ERP SaaS?: "If SAP does offer an on-demand ERP application specifically for the midmarket, it will suggest a slight shift in strategy. With the release of Sales On-Demand, SAP was still be targeting large enterprises, with the on-demand application for use by smaller divisions that need to get ramped up quicker and as a 'hybrid' option, allowing customers to utilize both on-premise and on-demand tools. The move would also bring SAP into more direct competition with NetSuite, which offers both CRM and ERP via SaaS and is reportedly preparing to go public, and Workday, an on-demand start-up offering ERP applications and founded by former PeopleSoft Inc. chief Dave Duffield.
Whatever the delivery model, Kagermann said the product will aim to cover all midmarket industries across the globe. The ultimate goal for All-in-One is to allow a $100 to $200 million business to set up a system in one week that cuts operation costs in half, and provides an easy-to-use, event-centric user experience, Agassi said. He conceded that SAP has not reached that point but he does think All-in-One has made significant strides. "
Whatever the delivery model, Kagermann said the product will aim to cover all midmarket industries across the globe. The ultimate goal for All-in-One is to allow a $100 to $200 million business to set up a system in one week that cuts operation costs in half, and provides an easy-to-use, event-centric user experience, Agassi said. He conceded that SAP has not reached that point but he does think All-in-One has made significant strides. "
