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Frankly when I see predicted growth in the ERP space, I realize the impact that growth has on all the technology sectors. Let’s take a simplistic look at the areas it can impact and the players in those categories-

Hardware - to host and support the applications.- Sun, Intel, Cisco, Dell, HP, EMC, IBM

Operating Systems/Database - upgrades might be in order to support the newer applications- Oracle, Microsoft, Red Hat Linux

Security - to allow the applications to run safely- McAfee, Symantec, Microsoft

Internet Infrastrucure - as more organizations want web applications Google, Microsoft, Mozilla. Core is strong, but last mile beckons for updating

Industry tools - cause as we know, one size does not fit all (To many to name)

Outsourcing - not all work will be conducted in the US on site, IBM, TATA, Cap Gemini

Consulting/Professional services - Accenture, IBM, BearingPoint

Training - transferring the knowledge of the applications IBM, HP,

Business Intelligence- metrics from these new ERP applications- Cognos, Business Objects, Hyperion

CRM - improving the customer experience- Oracle, SAP, Amdocs

The net/net out of any announcement regarding ERP growth is that it benefits everyone; from the recruiting agency that finds the talent necessary to implement the applications, to the hardware company and application provider, right down to the customer - who experiences the value in their investment.
As Sales Reps we know they would not be investing the money unless it gave them some “return”. Whether that return is aiding in their globalization or making their manufacturing “smarter” or just offering them more information, faster, so they can make the necessary decisions to run their business more efficiently.
What’s the old saying “Time is money?”

Hope Blaythorne
Techslog editor