Fortune 1000

• This category is reserved for the largest companies that exist
• The needs of this type of company are typically highly complex.
• These companies usually purchase larger ERP systems.
• These systems are more costly, but they encompass most of the functionality needed to support a Fortune 1000 business.
• This tier of the market is dominated, primarily, by products from Oracle and SAP
   

Global 3000

• This segment is called the mid-market.
• Many companies in this category also have complex needs.
• These companies tend to focus on systems that are less expensive and easier to implement and support, but also incorporate fewer features than larger ERP systems.
• This tier of the market is dominated, primarily, by products from Microsoft (Axapta), JD Edwards, Lawson, and Epicor

Small Business

• Smaller businesses usually look to automate a portion of their business processes.
• In many cases these companies may incorporate several different “point” solutions to meet the needs of the business.
• The most likely area that gets automated first is accounting.
• This tier of the market is dominated, primarily, by products from Epicor, Microsoft (Great Plains), and NetSuite
   

Startup / Home Office

• This category includes the smallest businesses.
• Usually the need for automation in these type companies is very basic.
• Due to resource constraints these companies usually stick to the lowest cost solutions with the fewest features.
• This tier of the market is dominated, primarily, by products from Intuit (Quicken, QuickBooks) and Microsoft (Microsoft Money)