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Things are becoming complicated. For instance, number of Web pages has grown from 200 mn in 1997 to 12 bn. The average size of customer data warehouses in data-intensive industries has grown six fold in five years. And, it is expected that by 2010, there will be 8X as many non-PC computing devices as traditional PCs. The number of gadgets betting connected will keep on increasing.

All these numbers make enterprise connectivity more complicated with each passing year and replacing a scattered array of technology applications with integrated enterprise system is not an easy task as it is a mix of wireless plus wireline. Some businesses are falling behind their ability to absorb technologies, but top performers are absorbing technologies and systems to improve financial management, cut costs, and increase revenue.

When implemented and managed properly, enterprise systems lead to higher level of financial performance. They are also making more contributions to organizations' ability to develop and hone distinctive capabilities, a key component of high performance. Accenture through its research has identified three drivers of value that generated benefits in 2006 and would continue to benefit the years to come.

Value Driver 1: Integration-Organizations are integrating both inside and outside. Inside, they are hooking together more business units or geographies. And outside, companies have linkages with customers and suppliers.