Strategic Analysis of Enterprise Resource Planning Software: A Case Study

Marcello Sequeira
Independent Researcher, Australia
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2025.8509

Abstract

Founded in 1987, Technology One (Tne) is an Australian Founded but Now International Erp Company Providing Solutions to the Local Government, Education, Assets and Infrastructure, Finance, Health and Community Sectors. Utilising a Case Study Approach, This Paper Outlines a Strategic Analysis for Tne Covering Internal and External Factors to Understand Its Strategic Choices, Generic Strategies and Competitive Advantage. The Paper Also Discusses Tnes Growth Levers, Globalisation Approach, Product and Service Innovation Options. Application of the Bcg Growth Share Matrix Identified Dxc Local Government, Timetabling and Scheduling, and Student Management as High-growth Products for Technology One. Asset Management, Spatial, Supply Chain Management, and Property Were Classified as Low-growth and Potential Divestment Targets. The Relevance of This Research Lies in Its Exploration of the Mid-market Erp Sector, a Dynamic Segment Facing Disruptions from Cloud Technologies and Artificial Intelligence. The Audience for the Study Are Managers or Entrepreneurs Developing a Business Strategy or Investment Professionals Seeking to Invest in the Erp Market.

Keywords: Enterprise Resource Planning, Strategy, Bcg Growth Share Matrix, Porter’s Five Forces, Software as a Service, Erp, Product Portfolio Analysis

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