Enterprise Resource Planning: Sage MAS 500

Author(s): George Goodall

Info-Tech Research Group recently completed a comparison of 16 leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. One of the evaluated products was Sage MAS 500. The evaluation examines specific strengths and weaknesses to determine to what degree the solution would make a good choice for enterprises implementing an ERP system.

This research note outlines several key points, including:

  • The position of Sage in the world of ERP offerings. 
  • A description of Sage MAS 500. 
  • Strengths and weaknesses of Sage MAS 500.

Sage MAS 500 offers considerable value for enterprises with less than $100-million in revenue. It is particularly attractive to manufacturers that rely on Microsoft technology. However, its two-tier architecture ultimately limits its scalability.