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那些关于 ERP 厂商的不利报告已经被外界过度夸大了。但说 ERP 现在重新走向兴旺,目前来说也许言之过早.这一领域的老牌厂商如 Baan 公司、J.D.Edwards 公司、Oracle 公司、PeopleSoft 公司和 SAP 公司都陷入了激烈地互相竞争之中,此外还要和 SiebelSystems 公司和 Ariba 公司等专业软件厂商争夺市场。机遇与挑战在1997年和1998年,这一市场尽管还处于刚刚起步阶段,但是成长很快。这表明人为因素对这一市场的影响很大。AMR 市场调查公司负责企业应用策略的副总裁说:“人们都认为 ERP 公司将以每年45%的速度增加,而且这种趋势会一直持续下去。于是,在1999年他们也和其他公司一样发展时,大家都觉得不可思议。”也许,这一事物发展的最终结果可能介于 ERP 市场的彻底失败和非凡的复兴之间。尽管 SAP 公司在第四季度市场
Those unfavorable reports on ERP vendors have been over-exaggerated. However, it is premature to say that ERP is now rejuvenating. The established players in this area such as Baan Corporation, JD Edwards, Oracle Corporation, PeopleSoft Corporation and SAP Corporation are all in fierce competition. It also competes with professional software vendors such as Siebel Systems and Ariba for the market. Opportunities and Challenges In 1997 and 1998, this market, although still in its infancy, has grown rapidly. This shows that human factors have a great influence on this market. “The people think that ERP companies will increase at a rate of 45% per year, and that this trend will continue,” said the vice president of AMR’s market research company responsible for corporate application strategy. Then, in 1999, they also developed like other companies. Everyone feels incredible.” Perhaps the end result of this development may be between the total failure of the ERP market and extraordinary revival. Although SAP company in the fourth quarter of the market