Software(System,Applications) have many versions periodically . Why ?
Adaikalam Alexander Rayappa?
ERP Lead/Software Projects Managing Consultant/Trusted Software Advisor??Senior Consultant for Global/Regional Projects
Most of the customer win Software(System,Applications) have many versions periodically . Why ?
The Reasons are
1. Fastest change in Technology Trends
2. Competition with other vendors
3. Software(System,Applications) User expectations are varying periodically
4. More Features are added
5. Offering more USP(Unique Selling Points) or Unique Value Propositions(UVP)
6. More Exceptions and Risks Management coverage
7. Customer ease of maintenance and support
& Many More .
Challenges
Software using Biz Customers are facing following challenges in handling many versions of software(Systems,Applications) .
Challenge 1
Increased support burden for help desk staff & workload for software deployment teams
Challenge 2
Security risks associated with older/ unmatched versions
Challenge 3
Different licensing rules applying to various versions and editions
Challenge 4
Costs associated with using ‘professional’ or ‘enterprise’ editions for run-of-the-mill IT needs
The Challenge scenarios described above, where just a single version of an application or one edition of a database exists across the network is little short of a fantasy for the vast majority of organizations.
Customers are getting Panic sometimes because of many Software(System,Applications) releases .
How to face these challenges ?
1. Follow strictly BEST Practices offered by Software(System,Applications) vendors
2. Having the updated knowledge on trends and new releases of Software (System,Applications)
3. Periodical update on Influence of Technology in your own biz
4. Search for solutions which make transitioning faster and easier
5. Continuous improvement and Continuous Monitoring is required as daily routine
6. Continuous review on integrations
7. Seek for Software(System,Applications) Advisors like us . Connect us . We are ready to help in your biz.
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We can help you .
Sometimes Customers tries to have switch between software of different vendors due to inefficient handling of Software releases management. It will affect their ROI & KPI .
If Software is rightly mapped with business process with all possible governance , ROI & KPI .of your business will have sure impact due to software .