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Information systems technologies are evolved from mainframe based computing through the client server era, to where we are now heading - the Internet era. These distinct phases are marked by parallel development in hardware technologies. Client server era began when computing power delivered at desktop machines increased manifold and matched mainframe-computing power. These technologies limited the availability of information services to users within an organization. The Internet era has brought in the ability to deliver information around the globe. This is made possible with advancements in communication infrastructure.

 

With the arrival of the Internet, the biggest challenge facing ERP vendors is to address the global access issues and deployment of information systems that will cater to intra-organization and extra-organization needs effectively. Over and above these challenges ERP systems need to leverage these technologies to deliver complete (best business practices), usable (high productivity) and adaptable (easy installation and post implementation maintenance) business systems.