Where Is ERP Headed (Or Better, Where Should It Be Headed)? Part 4: ASP’s and New Pricing Models
This final note discusses how Application Service Providers (ASPs) have arisen on the Internet in response to such ERP woes as support expenses, misbehaving

disadvantages project selection models  by external experts. Outsourcing Disadvantages: Outsourcing is still in its infancy, first customers being early adopters. Potential security risk since customers' confidential and mission-critical data reside at the ASP's location. Becomes more costly over a long run. Offers little or no support for software modifications/customizations. Decreased control over infrastructure and deployment. Limited to Direct Access Points for your ASP or need for secondary Internet access account depending on user

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