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A new generation of enterprise software is coming. This presentation will help you anticipate and prepare for it. It offers you tips and techniques for embedding selected new technologies in your existing enterprise software.
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39 Doug Potter2010
The Future of Enterprise Software
FUTUREof
ENTERPISE
SOFTWARE
Three key predictions
Son of Solomon
Cycles in enterprise softwareExpectations for Gen 5
Impacting you and your business
Agenda
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1. Generation 5 products come into the mainstream
2. Companies extend the life of Gen 4 (more than ever)
3. People find ways to obtain Gen 5 benefits without replacing Gen 4
Three Key Predictions2015 – 2020
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Characteristics Extreme flexibilityIntuitive interfaceLower cost
Prediction #1: Gen 5 Mainstream
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Characteristics of Intuitive Interface
Prediction #1: Gen 5 Mainstream
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Small footprint for each screen
IntellisenseInstant screen openingFluid drill downsMore graphics
(pictures, icons)
Characteristics of Intuitive Interface
Prediction #1: Gen 5 Mainstream
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Deeply embedded with the desktop
Fluid changes to database
Data aggregates created on the fly
Gen 2 and Gen 3 solutions remainGen 4:
20 to 25 year life
Robust ISV portfolioNo Gen 5 ISV offerings (initially)
VAR channel recedesJoins the customer base
Companies extend life of Gen 4
Prediction #2:
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Breakthrough Technologies Precede ERP Software Advancements
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For Gen 5 to Start …
Breakthrough Technologies“Enabling” technologies
Development toolset
Web services and connectors
Selected “underlying" technologies (lesser extent)
Examples: Google, RFID, handheld solutions, in memory databases
Ask yourself: “Where does Google fit?”
Ask yourself: “Where does mobile technology fit?”
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Breakthrough Technologies Precede ERP Software Advancements
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• Brings greater value to end user
• Gen 5: chance to improve human interaction with the system
• Causes greater customer experience
Expectations for Gen 5:Elegance and Finesse in Design
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• Software design is an art
• Do not use a programmer for this
Expectations for Gen 5:Elegance and Finesse in Design
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Elegance and Finesse in Design:Gen 5 Opportunities
Elegance and Finesse in Design:Gen 5 Opportunities
Elegance and Finesse in Design:Gen 5 Opportunities
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Elegance and Finesse in Design:Gen 5 Opportunities
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Elegance and Finesse in Design:Gen 5 Opportunities
1. Gen 5 is coming
2. Most of you will prefer to avoid wholesale implementation
3. Today people can leverage many Gen 5 advantages without waiting
Why is this Important?
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1.Microsoft provides SL customer base a “glide path” to a new platform
Son of Solomon
Predictions2015 - 2020
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2. Microsoft provides GP customer base the same “glide path” to same platform
Son of Solomon
Predictions2015 - 2020
Doug Potterwww.newportconsulting.com
Comments and Questions
Doug Potter contact information:
• Enterprise software blog on LinkedIn
• 714-662-1111 x18
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