SAP reaffirms its position as an innovation leader in the ERP segment — International Data Corporation (IDC) has recognized the company as a Major Player in its report “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Medium-Sized Business ERP Applications 2024.” The study analyzes trends and developments shaping ERP systems designed for medium-sized enterprises (SMBs, 100–999 employees).
This recognition comes at a time when more organizations are making digital transformation a strategic priority. According to the IDC Small and Medium Business Survey, 51% of mid-sized companies plan to move their core data to an integrated business application within the next 12 months. To achieve this, 60% intend to increase their IT budgets — a clear sign that ERP solutions are becoming a key investment for efficiency, transparency, and sustainable growth.
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How are ERP systems evolving for mid-sized companies?
IDC’s analysis shows that the future of ERP for mid-sized businesses is being shaped by flexibility, modularity, and intelligent automation.
- Change management is becoming essential. Companies can now postpone or skip automatic ERP updates, avoiding operational disruptions during peak periods.
- Modular systems give companies the freedom to start with core functionalities and gradually add new modules, without relying on large development teams. This approach reduces costs and shortens implementation time.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a key pillar of efficiency — automating repetitive tasks, optimizing financial and inventory forecasting, and generating content through GenAI models. For many mid-sized companies, partnering with experienced vendors is critical to integrating AI effectively, as most have limited internal resources — 87% have no more than four IT employees, according to IDC. (See source: IDC MarketScape excerpt hosted by SAP)
AI and GenAI priorities
According to IDC, nearly 40% of mid-sized companies prioritize non-generative AI (machine learning, chatbots, image recognition), while 37% plan to invest in GenAI as a strategic technology for the next 12 months. Moreover, many ERP systems already embed AI-driven capabilities.
- Data centralization: A major driver for ERP migration is achieving a single source of truth for data — breaking down departmental silos and enabling consistent, relevant reporting.
- Partner ecosystems: Mid-sized organizations with limited IT staff increasingly look for ERP platforms supported by strong partner ecosystems to ensure efficient integration, customization, and deployment.
SAP Business One strengths that reinforce its leadership position
SAP Business One is a modular ERP system designed for small and mid-sized companies, covering accounting and finance, procurement, CRM, inventory, sales, project management, reporting and analytics, production, and compliance. It can be deployed on-premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment, featuring built-in Business Intelligence and RPA capabilities.
Its global success is proven by adoption in over 82,000 customers across 170+ countries and 28 languages, with industry-specific solutions delivered through partners such as System Innovation Romania. Suitable for companies with up to 100 employees, SAP Business One benefits from a global ecosystem of 850+ value-added resellers and 300+ software solution providers.
Pro SAP Business One
IDC identifies the following key strengths of SAP Business One:
- Robust partner ecosystem: SAP collaborates with certified partners to ensure efficient implementations and tailored extensions, giving SMBs access to a vast network of industry-specific apps and add-ons.
- User-friendly interface and integrations: Customers value the intuitive interface and seamless integration with other third party applications..
- Deployment flexibility: Business One can be implemented on-premises or in cloud hosting environment, adapting to each company’s operational model and scalability needs.
IDC therefore recommends SAP Business One to medium-sized companies seeking an out-of-the-box solution backed by a strong partner ecosystem, offering numerous extensions and applications, and featuring an intuitive interface accessible even to non-technical users.
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