Open Standards:
Breathe life into older systems
One of the difficulties with the software industry is that in spite of its profile as a supplier of high technology it set its working patterns in the 1980s and has largely stuck with them.
So if a customer requires a software suite, anything from a complete financial solution for an enterprise to a single copy of a word processor, the normal thing to do is to buy a package or an additional license for an extra user and begin using it.
Procurement:
Procuring for profit
A conundrum that exists for large organisations in both public and private sectors is that they need to procure goods and services at the right price – but increasingly the boards of directors are looking to these procurements almost as profit centres rather than simply a cost.
The introduction of reverse auctions and various technologies to help the process along has led to what some people regard as a slightly bloodless process, a clinical and sometimes ineffectual fulfilment of a need.
Human Capital Management:
Best of breed approach
Using technology to enable people management processes in human resources and payroll is a challenge faced by many organisations.
Some are considering sharing some of the processing overhead and devoting more energy to the organisations core business and enabling systems.
Oracle Applications:
- Open Standards - Free the business from rigid technology selection criteria and adopt a fully flexible approach.
- Procurement - Maximising your purchasing power and ensure you're driving profit rather then just cutting cost.
- Human Capital Management - Share knowledge and expertise with companies that face the same problems in different industries.
