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10.23.09

Microsoft, Capgemini Begin ERP+ Initiative

By Doug Caverly

Microsoft has made its way into the ERP-related headlines once again. This time, the tech giant has partnered with Capgemini to put millions of dollars behind something called the ERP+ Initiative.

Granted, millions of dollars don't represent much to Microsoft - its current market cap is about $256 billion - but it should make a difference where users of ERP solutions are concerned.

A press released announced that "ERP + enables companies to combine the power of SAP and ease of use of Microsoft Office and SharePoint technologies, Windows phone and Microsoft Application Platform products."

As a result, they should be able to "[i]ncrease employee access to SAP data from the desktop and mobility devices," "[i]mprove worker productivity by reducing data re-entry and easily automating un-structured business processes," and "[r]educe IT costs by enabling reuse of existing Microsoft software licenses and reduced user training costs."

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Not bad, right? Making people do more and spending less are two of the main goals of every business.

It looks like the ERP+ Initiative is designed to persist for quite a while, too, so benefits may sort of trickle in over an extended period of time.

Now it'll just be interesting if Microsoft does something ERP-related again in the near future so as to make it into the next ERPUpdate article.

About the Author:
Doug is a staff writer for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest eBusiness news.
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