Cloud Concerns Waning in the Manufacturing Enterprise
Plex Systems opted to deliver ERP software for manufacturers exclusively through the Software as a Service (SaaS) model in 2001. We weren’t chasing a new buzzword or a trend in the market. Instead, we were simply looking for the best means to support the continually changing needs in our customers’ businesses. The traditional approach of sending out periodic releases had failed. With SaaS we can add features constantly and our customers can implement them when they choose. They are always on the latest version of the software and don’t need to worry about costly and disruptive upgrades. We were ahead of the market.Being a pioneer meant that we had to address all the concerns the market had about relying on the Internet for mission critical systems…