AIS ch15
Architecture of Enterprise Systems
4 components that form an ERP's technical structure: 1. systems configuration (hosted solutions) 2. centralized database 3. application interfaces (best-of-breed, bolt-ons, EAI, legacy applications) 4. Internet Portals
middleware
Used to describe separate products that serve as the glue between two applications.
Midrange & Large Scale Accounting Software
Utilization. Transaction processing needs grow in Volume and complexity.Popular Software Packages: Microsoft Dynamics GP, SAP Business One, Epicor, Sage software's MAS 90, MAS 200, Everest, and Accpac. Cost range from $2000 to over $300,000. Abilities: currency transactions, Currency conversions, Various modules and interfaces (CRM, HR), Deployment options (desktop, web-browser), Hosted solutions
Centralized database
a comprehensive database that holds all the data for multiple applications/processes
Enterprise software (business application suites)
a type of software that integrates financial or accounting subsystems with CRM, business services, human resources, and supply chain management
hosted solution
an approach to acquisition of software where the package is rented over the internet, rather than purchased
Internet Connectivity
permits small businesses to create web sites and engage in e-commerce
front-office
refers to external functions and processes of an organization, such as those that involve customers, suppliers, and other business partners
back-office
refers to internal functions and processing within an organization, such as human resources and accounting (traditional ERP)
Scalable
the software can grow as the business grows (the organization can add modules to the software or upgrade to more powerful software without reinstalling or reconfiguring data)
Integrated Accounting software
Can process all types of accounting transactions. Organize transaction processing in modules and provide links among these modules. Transaction affecting general and special journals
Small Business Accounting Software
Information Needs of Small Business Owners are Cash Flows and Evaluating Profitability. Popular Software Packages are Microsoft Small Business Accounting, Quickbooks by Intuit, and Peachtree Accounting
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Integrated programs with a central database.Focus in real-time information.Modules center around business processes. Integration among major business processes Popular Products; Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Sage MAS 500
extended enterprise systems
back-office is extended with e-business and other front-office capabilities. Brings customers, suppliers, and other business partners together
