South Africa Enterprise Application Software Market 2011-2015 Forecast and 2010 Vendor Shares

This IDC study provides a detailed overview of the South Africa market for integrated enterprise application software (EAS) suites. EAS vendors tracked in this study are as follows: Epicor-Scala, Exact Software, Hansaworld, IFS, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, QAD, SAP, Softline, and Syspro.

This study provides detailed qualitative and quantitative information, analysis, and forecasts that help to answer the following key questions:

• What are the defining characteristics of the South African EAS market?
• What is the current size of the EAS market in South Africa, and what is the forecast potential of the market?
• What is current spending on EAS software in South Africa in the various vertical markets and end-user segments?
• Who are the leading players in the EAS market in South Africa, and how are they positioning themselves to capitalize on market potential?
• Which industries are investing in EAS solutions, and how will future spending patterns affect market development?
• What are the defining characteristics of the EAS installed base in South Africa in terms of vertical markets and end-user market segments?
• How will the political and economic conditions specific to South Africa affect the market?

"In 2010, there was a rebound in EAS spending in South Africa, following the freeze in IT budgets caused by the recession. Hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup provided a significant boost to the South African economy, and investments made for the event served as a catalyst for longer-term investments that will continue to contribute to economic growth. However, EAS spending in the still-recovering market is conservative, with a focus on greater transparency and business efficiency. As a result of continued price pressures and the need to improve operational efficiency, EAS vendors should focus on high-growth business analytics applications, while educating clients on alternate software delivery modes." - Research Analyst Suzanne Nolan, IDC CEMA