Enterprises\nrequire solutions that meet their unique requirements. Irrespective of whether\nit is enterprise application software (EAS) or software-as-a-service (SaaS), Ian\nMcAlister, General Manager at CRS Technologies, says that an enterprise-focused\napproach is fundamental to business success in the digital world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contrary\nto software for small to medium businesses, EAS is used to satisfy the needs of\nan organisation rather than individual users. This can include private or\npublic sector entities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Services\nprovided by enterprise software are typically business-oriented tools, such as\nonline shopping and online payment processing, interactive product catalogues,\nautomated billing systems, security, business process management, and\nenterprise content management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs\nenterprises have similar departments and systems in common, enterprise software\nis often available as a suite of configurable programmes. It is in this\nconfigurability where organisations can unlock the true potential of the\nsoftware. Off-the-shelf solutions might work well for smaller companies, but\nlarge entities require sophisticated tools capable of managing their growth demands,\u201d\nsaid McAlister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SaaS\nis a popular option for users needing to take care of a very specific purpose.\nIn this software model, users typically rent the software and never own it.\nSaaS is often hosted in the cloud, requiring users to be connected to the internet\nto use the software and access the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhile\nSaaS can provide quick universal access to software that offers specific\nactions, traditionally its drawbacks include lack of configuration,\u201d added\nMcAllister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis\nmeans it cannot be specific enough for large-scale, enterprise-wide\nimplementations. Yes, this approach is convenient and quick to implement, but\nthe long-term ramifications far outweigh any immediate gains.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In\nterms of configuration, EAS is typically owned outright, giving users considerably\nmore parameterisation ability. Enterprises often have in-house developers and\nprogrammers configure the software according to predetermined parameters to\nmake it match enterprise needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGiven\nthis flexibility, developers can more easily adapt the solutions to any\nproblems that may incur during implementation or when the needs of the\norganisation change,\u201d said McAllister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\ngives decision-makers the freedom to tweak as their strategy evolves, while the\nscalability inherent to EAS makes it a perfect fit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EAS\nis generally hosted on physical servers and the software relies on a computer\nnetwork to connect to its many users. Some parts of the software may also rely\non intranet and occasionally internet connections. Because enterprise software\ninstalls directly on organisational servers, the connection is generally more\nprivate and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recent\nyears have seen SaaS offerings designed for the scalability and customisation\nrequired in enterprises. The arrival of multinational data centres in South\nAfrica has given further impetus to a richer SaaS experience for enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYet,\nmany decision-makers want to keep their mission-critical information and\nsolutions on their own servers, given the privacy and security concerns of\ntransferring information to the cloud,\u201d explained McAllister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAdditionally,\nwith the complexities of the continually changing regulatory environment to\nconsider, they feel more comfortable being in control of where their data is\nstored and how it is managed. Consequently, enterprises must carefully evaluate\ntheir software requirements and expectations. Chances are, the smaller\nbusiness-focused offerings will simply not be up to the task.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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