Why were SMEs slow to adopt ERP software? What changed to make ERP software more attractive for SMEs?. Briefly describe the hosted software model for enterprise software and discuss its primary appeal...

Why were SMEs slow to adopt ERP software? What changed to make ERP software more attractive for SMEs?. Briefly describe the hosted software model for enterprise software and discuss its primary appeal for business organizations. Explain how CAD, CAE, and CAM software can work together to support the product development life cycle. 12. In what ways is the implementation of a CRM system simpler and less risky for an SME than for a large multinational corporation?