Frequently Asked Questions:

ERP companies are already claiming that their products are .NET products. Are they really?

Converting a software product to be fully .NET is a big effort, and the bigger a software application is and the older the core technology, the bigger the challenge. And a software company shouldn’t simply convert lines of code from their old language to a new .NET language, and recompile those lines using a .NET compiler. A wise conversion should also include substantial product redesign to take advantage of the many new features of the .NET platform, satisfy new Internet connectivity requirements, and better position the product to adapt to even more advanced technology that will appear in the long term. The fact is, this work cannot happen quickly. Companies who claim they are already .NET, are more than likely stretching the facts for marketing advantage. Don’t let them kid you too.

Unfortunately, the term “.NET” is being abused and diluted. Everyone wants to be aboard the .NET train. Most new versions of software are getting the .NET label applied to them, whether they are truly based on .NET technology or not. The fact is, as soon as a software product is enhanced to consume or emit XML, it will be called a .NET product. Consona uses the term “pure .NET” to differentiate Intuitive ERP as comprised entirely of .NET software and therefore deliver all the benefits of .NET.