Why Companies will Continue to Invest in ERP in 2009 PCS
Posted by Glen Mund on Tue, Jan 13, 2009 @ 02:36 PM
by Eric Kimberling, it.toolbox.com
Some ERP industry analysts predict that due to uncertain economic conditions, many companies will avoid investments in new ERP software in 2009. Indeed, some also predict that IT capital spending will drop slightly in the next year, adding pressure to companies that are considering large investments in new ERP systems. Even at Panorama Consulting, we are seeing more companies than usual approach us to help them get more out of their existing systems since some are not in positions to invest in a new ERP infrastructure.
However, other data points tell a different story. Even though we are seeing an increase in the number of companies wanting to optimize their current systems, we are also seeing an increase in the number of companies wanting to use the downturn as an opportunity to use available resources to implement new enterprise software. To read the whole article, click here: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/erp-roi/why-companies-will-continue-to-invest-in-erp-in-2009-29024