The Price & Associated Cost of Implementation
Deciding to implement an integrated business software solution such as Sage Accpac ERP is an important decision for any small to midsize business. Understanding the pricing structure and the associated costs of implementing Sage Accpac will help you properly prepare and dedicate adequate resources to this project, ensuring the best Sage Accpac ERP implementation result.
Sage Accpac Software Price – Your software pricing will mainly depend on the number of users, functionality and the modules you require. Pricing for Sage Accpac modules varies and affects the total solution cost.
Sage Accpac Implementation Cost – This refers to the physical installation of the software and is dependant on the complexity of the solution your business requires and the level at which your solution partner is involved with the actual implementation.
Other variables that may affect the implementation are:
- Migration of data from your old system to your new system
- Any additional customization or development work needed to fulfill unique business requirements
- Any integration of existing software into the system
- The number of user licenses required
- The number of modules to be implemented,
- And the number of sites the software will be installed at
Sage Accpac Training – Budgeting for training ensures that your staff can easily & effectively use the full functionality of the Sage Accpac product. Training must be included for all levels of the organization. Consider initial training requirements as well as advanced training that might be required in future years. Look for a solution partner that includes training as part of their overall support plan and that offers a comprehensive selection Sage Accpac ERP classroom training courses.
Cost of Hardware – Some companies can leverage their existing hardware & network infrastructure other times they may need to purchase servers and middleware. Some common questions addressed in a hardware cost evaluation include the following: Is the hardware outdated, obsolete, or operationally reliable? Will the new system run effectively on the old hardware? Is the communication or network infrastructure complete throughout all departments and how connected do they need to be? Consider the purchase of new hardware or the cost of upgrading existing hardware that will be required in the back office as well as at the desktop.
Sage Accpac Software Maintenance - This is a fixed standard cost charged by Sage Accpac on an annual basis.
Sage Accpac Operational Costs - Operational costs include some or all of the following elements:
- System maintenance. This component includes preventive as well as tuning and major repairs.
- Upgrades and version releases. Install, document, test, train, and communicate to the organisation about the upgrades and version releases. All of these tasks take time to complete and often effect multiple departments throughout the organization.
Human Resources Needed - You will require an experienced Sage Accpac solution provider to project manage your implementation. Your solution provider will direct you on how to align your business objectives with your IT strategy and develop and install a unique Sage Accpac ERP solution to suit your business requirements. They will also be able to provide service, support and training to help you get the best from your Sage Accpac ERP system. While your solution provider will project manage your implementation, you will require an internal project coordinator to take ownership of your system internally and manage the relationship between you and your solution provider ensuring the proper channels of communication as your project moves forward.
Variables such as industry, scope and scale of the project will ultimately affect the price of your implementation. It is best to contact a Sage Accpac solution provider to discuss your businesses full range of needs.