What ERP will look like in 2015

As part of the technological sphere, ERP is naturally subject to a fast rate of change. As software companies design ways to make their products more effective, allowing for companies to minimize wasteful tendencies and increase efficiency, businesses will have to decide how they want to keep up with the always in-flux world of enterprise resource planning. But what should businesses expect in the coming year? Jennifer Schiff of Tech Central looks into her crystal ball in a recent article.

  • Hybrid clouds: Chris Wolf, CTO of VMware, believes that the boom in "multi-cloud" strategies in 2014 will roll over into this year and continue to grow. The adaptability that the hybrid cloud offers will be too tantalizing of a prospect for enterprises to pass up in the near future.
  • Mobile enterprise apps: As the practice of doing work on one's mobile phone becomes more prevalent, so to will the number and capabilities of mobile enterprise apps. "As employees spend less and less time in the office, having solutions – CRM, BPM, etc. – that are mobile friendly will be essential," says Michael DeFranco, founder & CEO of Lua, a company that offers secure messaging for the enterprise.
  • More user-friendly: Business Intelligence software's capabilities are improving alongside the ease of use of these solutions.  Sleeker interfaces and more intuitive navigation systems will populate the ERP world in the months ahead.

The face of ERP is a constantly shifting one, and it can be difficult to keep up with at times. If you need help modernizing your business management software, get in touch with us at Accent Software. We're well-versed in the ins and outs of ERP and can help propel your company into the new year.