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ERP systems are expanding into new markets by lowering prices, using reseller channels, and offering reduced-functionality modules to appeal to smaller businesses.
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Implementation methodologies like SAP's ASAP and Oracle's Fast Forward help reduce implementation times and costs.
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Business Application Programming Interfaces (BAPIs) allow third-party applications to interact directly with SAP R/3 business objects.
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ERP vendors are shifting from client/server to browser/server architectures, heavily utilizing Java to deliver web-enabled self-service and e-commerce capabilities.
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Windows NT and Microsoft Back Office platforms have become major deployment targets for ERP vendors like SAP, Baan, Oracle, and PeopleSoft.