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Posted by Anthony Selers on December 22nd, 2018

There is a buzz about the necessity of enterprise software applications development and implementation. Let’s take a look why large companies may need enterprise apps and how to turn them into a benefit tool.

Enterprises usually seek how to automate, optimize and constantly upgrade their diverse and complicated processes. In this case, an enterprise software app can cover it all. But what application to choose, how to escape the risks related to the process of development of enterprise software, its implementation and usage are still deep forest for many. We will try to explore the topic to shed light on many troubling questions.

Types of enterprise software applications

The enterprise software applications can be divided in different ways. We attributed them to five main different types according to their primary function. Keep in mind that the majority of applications combine different functions these days.

Management software applications
Management software applications are the largest of the six types designed to help monitor, plan, organize and manage multiple business processes under one cover. The functions vary and depend on the business area the management application is designed for. Scheduling, cost control, budgeting, decision-making, and quality control are all about HR, ERP, CRM apps. Not to be naked, let’s see some examples:

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been already used for decades by the world business giants: Nestle, Bosch, Renault Sport, Marc Jacobs, Thomas Cook Group, the list goes on. For example, SAP is a true enterprise level ERP along with AdaxaSuite, ADempiere, Apache OFBiz, Compiere are also widespread ERPs.
Modern business values human resources as its primary asset. To optimize HR-department multi-layer work and integrate it into the whole system large business uses HR management apps: WorkBright, Namely, ClearCompany, Deputy, WorkStyle, Cezanne.
Business process management apps increase the productivity of enterprises. Promapp, KiSSFLOW, Nintex, TIBCO BPM, Alfresco are showcases of business automation apps that transform management approach in large companies.

The areas of focus to build an effective enterprise software

The user journey
How willingly the users utilize an enterprise app, how much time they spend on their tasks, and eventually, how their performance influences business processes in the company, depend on convenient user journey.

It is your area of primary concern to understand what the users want when they interact with your corporate web app: their feelings, needs, convenience, steps taken to achieve their goals in a few clicks. And it is the area of responsibility of your outsourcing vendor to deliver it.

Design thinking
There is a lot of uproar around human-centered design. The buzz is for good reason. Steve Jobs understood its importance in good time:

Conclusion

As statistics reveals, despite all the objections, more and more enterprises improve their business operations by implementing enterprise software applications. They use EAS as a tool to pave the way for further development and growth. But to make EAS work, you have to know your goals, carefully choose a reliable software partner and follow the steps above. We have tried to share our insights in enterprise software solutions development and smooth your way to the success. If you want to clarify it further, please contact us.

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