EAS(Enterprise Application software)
EAS
is a computer software used to satisfy the needs of an organization rather than individual users. such organizations would include businessess,schools,interest-based user groups,clubs,charities, or governments. enterprise software is an integral part of a information system
what EAS does
EAS attempts to integrate all departments and functions across a company onto a single computer system that can serve all those different departments particular needs
automates the tasks involved in performing a business process
EAS
ERP(enterprise resource planning)
EAM(enterprise asset management)
CRM(customer relationship management)
BI(business intelligence)
BPM(business process management)
Modern EAS trends
cloud computing
IOT
mobile access
data visualization
EAS industry focus
automative
chemical
pharmaceutical
consumer goods
oil and gas
aerospace & defence
PROS
a totally integrated system
the ability to streamline different processess and workflows
the ability to easily share data across various departments in an organization
improved efficiency and productivity levels
better tracking and forecasting
lower costs
improved customer service
improved data analysis
helps in strategic decision making
CONS
customization in many situations is limited
the need to re-engineer business processess
EAS systems can be cost prohibitive to install and run
technical support can be sloppy
security issues