Erps
ERP
Executive Summary
Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this report was to thoroughly research, mount and justify an argument as to whether or not CQU should abandon its current in-house supported Enterprise Systems and instead use a SaaS model.
1.2
Discussion
These are the brief outline issues or problems found in CQU current ERP system. 1. Implementation. Selecting the right package, customizing the package to fit the need of the organization, training employees and may take long time to complete the implementation process 2. Integration. ERP system has to be able to integrate all areas including suppliers, sales, marketing, customer services, etc. 3. Costs. Cost of the software purchase, implementation and maintenance
These are the brief outline issues or problems of SaaS adoption. 1. Integration. The applications can’t be customized because of the vendor control. 2. Internet connectivity. Internet connection is required 3. Security and risk. Many security issues concern because of the company or organizations data out of the building. 4. Cost. Cloud computing is not always more cost effective and benefit the company or organization operations.
The major differences between ERP and SaaS applications are: 1. Software licence. ERP own the software licence and SaaS lease the software licence. 2. Infrastructure. The vendors maintain ERP application but required IT resources and staff from the organizations, while SaaS application maintained by vendor and vendor provide IT resources and staff 3. Financing. ERP application has capital expenses while SaaS application has operational expenses.
Why go with a SaaS model?
the current system that CQU university use which is traditional ERP is a well-known business management software that allow organization integrate all facets of an operation, including development, manufacturing, sales and marketing with it unified database to store data.
Executive Summary
Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this report was to thoroughly research, mount and justify an argument as to whether or not CQU should abandon its current in-house supported Enterprise Systems and instead use a SaaS model.
1.2
Discussion
These are the brief outline issues or problems found in CQU current ERP system. 1. Implementation. Selecting the right package, customizing the package to fit the need of the organization, training employees and may take long time to complete the implementation process 2. Integration. ERP system has to be able to integrate all areas including suppliers, sales, marketing, customer services, etc. 3. Costs. Cost of the software purchase, implementation and maintenance
These are the brief outline issues or problems of SaaS adoption. 1. Integration. The applications can’t be customized because of the vendor control. 2. Internet connectivity. Internet connection is required 3. Security and risk. Many security issues concern because of the company or organizations data out of the building. 4. Cost. Cloud computing is not always more cost effective and benefit the company or organization operations.
The major differences between ERP and SaaS applications are: 1. Software licence. ERP own the software licence and SaaS lease the software licence. 2. Infrastructure. The vendors maintain ERP application but required IT resources and staff from the organizations, while SaaS application maintained by vendor and vendor provide IT resources and staff 3. Financing. ERP application has capital expenses while SaaS application has operational expenses.
Why go with a SaaS model?
the current system that CQU university use which is traditional ERP is a well-known business management software that allow organization integrate all facets of an operation, including development, manufacturing, sales and marketing with it unified database to store data.
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