AMR Research Report Shows Microsoft Business Solutions Top Choice for Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions in Market Poised for Huge Growth

Survey finds that 71 percent of polled companies plan to upgrade or purchase new ERP solutions in 2006. REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 24, 2006 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that AMR Research Inc., a premier global provider of independent analysis to supply chain and technology executives, has published a survey report naming Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) as the leading contender for businesses that will purchase or upgrade their enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions within the next year.

When asked which vendors would be considered for ERP software purchases in 2006, IT decision-makers from 271 surveyed companies most often chose Microsoft Business Solutions over all other major global brands.

This AMR Research report validates what we’re hearing from our customers, that businesses prefer integrated and adaptable solutions over higher-priced products from companies such as SAP.

A Bull Market for ERP Investment

The AMR report also showed that more than 70 percent of organizations surveyed plan to increase their ERP spending in 2006, reflecting pent-up demand following several years of information technology (IT) cost-cutting. Improvement in the global economy is now allowing companies to shift their IT focus from cutting costs to creating revenue and improving operational efficiency.

“When we asked participants which vendors would be considered in 2006 for their ERP purchases, Microsoft Business Solutions led the pack,” said Jim Shepherd, research director at AMR and co-author of the recent report. “Our research indicates that there will be a huge surge in ERP spending in 2006. With companies of all sizes growing their ERP budgets, this is bound to be a banner year for top vendors in this space.”

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