An Aberdeen Group report lists the nine SaaS vendors that offer actual ERP software and services -- not just a bunch of cloudy marketing hype. SaaS ERP: It’s what Aberdeen Research, in 2007, called the “Last Bastion of Resistance to SaaS.” Much has changed since then, including the number of vendors that offer their own flavor of SaaS (or on-demand) ERP packages. But as is the case with nearly every technology du jour, sometimes it’s hard to pin down a vendor on just what exactly it is they offer and if that product actually qualifies as, say, SaaS ERP. In a recent report, Aberdeen VP of research development and ERP expert Cindy Jutras lists nine SaaS ERP vendors in business today, noting that the number grew from six in 2008 to nine in 2009. “While the options are still relatively limited,” she writes, “they are expanding.” Here is Jutras’s list (in alphabetical order): Activant: ERP for distribution available as both SaaS and on-premise. Epicor 9: Broad solution across many verticals, available as both SaaS and on-premise. Everest Software Available as both SaaS and on-premise. Glovia On Demand: Glovia’s solutions are also available as both SaaS and on-premise. Infor Syteline: Available as both SaaS and on-premise. NetSuite: Available only in SaaS environment; targets non-manufacturing and light manufacturing companies. Plex Systems: Available only in a SaaS environment; extends beyond traditional ERP, targeting manufacturers. QAD: Available as SaaS, on-premise, and preconfigured on a hardware appliance and managed remotely. SAP: Business ByDesign is available exclusively as SaaS but not yet generally available. (For a completely different take on ERP vendors’ names, including Epicor, NetSuite and SAP, see Rating ERP Vendor Names: Good, Bad and the Ugly.) Do you Tweet? Follow me on Twitter @twailgum. Follow everything from CIO.com on Twitter @CIOonline. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks x Accenture Making sense of zero trust - why a managed SASE solution is the ideal option for enterprises Security leaders are turning to SASE as their preferred network security solution amid a new era of cloud-powered businesses working from anywhere. By CIO Contributor Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Network Security feature 8 tips for unleashing the power of unstructured data For most organizations, data in the form of text, video, audio, and other formats is plentiful but remains untapped. Here’s how to unlock business value from this overlooked data trove. By Bob Violino Nov 28, 2023 10 mins Data Mining Data Science Data Management opinion What you don’t know about data management could kill your business Organizations without a solid data management strategy are on a collision course with catastrophe. Unfortunately, that’s most businesses, judging by the fundamental disconnect on the importance of strong data foundations. By Thornton May Nov 28, 2023 6 mins Data Architecture Data Governance Master Data Management brandpost Sponsored by Dell Technologies and Intel® Gen AI without the risks Demystifying generative AI: Practical tips for cost-effective deployment in your organization. By Andy Morris, Enterprise AI Strategy Lead at Intel Nov 27, 2023 6 mins Artificial Intelligence Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe