By: S.Suren
Open source software is something that has always gained prominence in their respective fields simply because it gives the users and the general interested parties the ability to do their own respective additions and add to the functionality of the software.
We have seen open source softwares in operating systems, virus guards, social networking sites and even office programs, this trend has also been evident with ERP applications (www.compiere.com). So then, how feasible is it for a user of an open source software to be able to implement a complete ERP application as per the requirements of their particular industry. I would say unless these open source softwares are designed for industry vertical, it is going to find it hard to penetrate into this market and industry where heavyweights such as SAP, ORACLE and Microsoft dominate.
However, given the growing acceptance of ERP Solution by small and medium size companies improving, perhaps open source softwares could cater to their requirements, though likely to be unique. I am guessing this would be the starting point for these open source vendors to begin their entry into the market, and when the complications and software functionalities grow, it is likely that systems architectural style such as SOA and software application delivery service such as SaaS (software as a service) would need to be addressed and if this can done in a controlled manner though open sourced could go on to perhaps challenge the other vendors in the industry.
The latest news is that universities are also beginning to design potential open source ERP Systems, for more information click here.
Hope you found this post useful. I shall keep this website updated with the developments in this area as when it happens.
Have a nice day
Any comments and suggestions can be mailed to me at ssurenlk@msn.com
Open source software is something that has always gained prominence in their respective fields simply because it gives the users and the general interested parties the ability to do their own respective additions and add to the functionality of the software.
We have seen open source softwares in operating systems, virus guards, social networking sites and even office programs, this trend has also been evident with ERP applications (www.compiere.com). So then, how feasible is it for a user of an open source software to be able to implement a complete ERP application as per the requirements of their particular industry. I would say unless these open source softwares are designed for industry vertical, it is going to find it hard to penetrate into this market and industry where heavyweights such as SAP, ORACLE and Microsoft dominate.
However, given the growing acceptance of ERP Solution by small and medium size companies improving, perhaps open source softwares could cater to their requirements, though likely to be unique. I am guessing this would be the starting point for these open source vendors to begin their entry into the market, and when the complications and software functionalities grow, it is likely that systems architectural style such as SOA and software application delivery service such as SaaS (software as a service) would need to be addressed and if this can done in a controlled manner though open sourced could go on to perhaps challenge the other vendors in the industry.
The latest news is that universities are also beginning to design potential open source ERP Systems, for more information click here.
Hope you found this post useful. I shall keep this website updated with the developments in this area as when it happens.
Have a nice day
Any comments and suggestions can be mailed to me at ssurenlk@msn.com
