Consona, Infor and SYSPRO: 3 Top ERP Software Vendors

The number of companies providing Enterprise Recourse Planning (ERP) software solutions has exploded over the last 10 years. Today, there are ERP solutions for any size company, in any industry, and within a wide price range. ERP software vendors range in size from two of the largest software companies in the world (SAP and Oracle) that provide solutions costing millions of dollars to small companies giving away open source solutions.

In the middle, among many others, are three very successful companies – Consona, Infor, and SYSPRO, with solid solutions and enviable client lists. Each has strong points and competitive advantages which we examine in this article.

Consona

Consona is a business software provider known for its robust ERP and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions. The company invests in the people and technology to provide customers with a powerful value proposition comprising strong customer care, strategic product fit, a comprehensive consulting practice, IT and business services, and vertical market expertise.

Although Consona is strongest among small-to-medium sized companies, a number of Tier 1 clients are included among its 4,500 worldwide customers. Funded by venture capital, the company has deep financial resources and is a strong ERP competitor in the manufacturing, distribution, financial services, health care, high tech, and local government market segments.

Infor

Infor is one of the largest software vendors in the world with more than two billion dollars in annual revenue. Its solutions typically feature strong international capabilities, including multilingual and multi-currency functionality, and are available through Infor offices in more than 100 countries.

While its ERP solutions are relatively new in the market, its established reputation and customer base enabled the company to capture market share quickly. Infor has earned the highest customer retention rate in the industry, a testament to its focus on customer service. Infor is an ideal ERP solution for larger international companies that require powerful functionality that can accommodate high transaction levels.

SYSPRO

SYSPRO is a pioneer in ERP software, having introduced its first solution in 1978. Today, more than 12,000 companies around the world use their ERP solutions. Powerful easy to use features, coupled with excellent security features and award-winning customer service, are hallmarks of SYSPRO solutions. SYSPRO is fully-integrated and enables complete control of the processes and transactions used to manage accounting, manufacturing, distribution, and other operations in a variety of industries.

The company is one of only a few mid-market vendors focused on developing a single source ERP solution. The company’s solutions do not require external applications to run the business. Powerful features include real time data tracking and accurate documentation of financial transactions that provide powerful tools for companies that need to make better and faster decisions. SYSPRO is ideal for large international companies that have multiple divisions, international practices, and multiple facility locations that can be consolidated into one streamlined business model.