This IDC study provides a detailed overview of the Israeli market for integrated Enterprise Application Suite (EAS) package software products. EAS vendors tracked in this study include SAP, Oracle, Eshbel, QAD, and others.

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

• What are the defining characteristics of the Israeli EAS market?
• What is the current size of the EAS market in Israeli, and what is the forecast potential of the market?
• What is current spending on EAS software in Israel in the various vertical markets and end-user segments?
• Who are the leading players in the EAS market in Israel, and how are they positioning themselves to capitalize on market growth?
• Which industry segments 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 Israel in terms of vertical sectors and end-user market segments?
• How will political and economic conditions, specific to Israel affect the market?

"Despite the maturity of the Israeli EAS market, exceeding budgets remains widespread. Many Israeli organizations fail to comprehend the notion of packaged software and thus overexert customizations. The buzz around SOA and IT business alignment will help organizations set apart compulsory modification from purely end-user pampering." – Efrat Drori, Senior Software Analyst, IDC Israel