Enterprise software is often considered to be the most important IT asset of any company; unfortunately, many business owners fail to realize that choice and implementation should be approached carefully. Enterprise software should fulfill three business requirements: Productivity, organization and administration. Choosing an IT solution that does not adequately meet these requirements may result in a business deficiency.
One problem many businesses run into when it comes to choosing enterprise software is that they settle on boxed solutions without checking with a professional San Diego IT consultant first. A common example in this regard would be a business owner who rushes to purchase a few Microsoft Office licenses along with a Salesforce subscription before calling it a day. There are two problems with this approach: First, Microsoft Office is a software suite that provides tools to accomplish certain tasks; it only meets the productivity business requirement. Second, Salesforce mostly focuses on client interactions; it may fail to address other business processes.
Choosing the right enterprise software solution requires taking a look at the company’s organization and workflow. Boxed solutions may fit in some cases, but a certain degree of customization and implementation will be required. The sales and human resources departments can use the same enterprise suite, but the tools they use and the way they handle them will be different.
Proper implementation of enterprise applications should also include creating policies and providing training. Most companies can get started with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription, which means that they do not have to worry about hardware expenditures or restrictive licensing agreements. Modern enterprise software solutions delivered through the cloud have the added advantage of scalability; they can easily grow and expand in accordance to business activity and requirements.
In the end, business owners who do not seek professional IT assistance when choosing enterprise apps run the risk of creating issues for their organization. For more information about IT consulting, visit our website at www.syndeocomm.com or contact us directly at 760-650-3300. We look forward to hearing from you!