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Here’s a list of some of the most expensive software (and software solutions) ever sold, based on their costs and the expenses associated with implementation and licensing:
- SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
- Known for its extensive capabilities in managing business processes, large implementations can cost millions, often exceeding $500 million for large enterprises.
- Oracle Database
- Oracle’s database solutions are highly regarded in the enterprise sector, with costs that can also reach into the millions, depending on the scale of the deployment.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- This suite of business applications can be quite costly, especially for larger organizations requiring extensive customization and integration.
- IBM Watson
- Known for its artificial intelligence capabilities, implementations of Watson in enterprise settings can run into the millions, particularly for tailored solutions.
- Adobe Creative Cloud for Teams/Enterprise
- While the individual subscriptions may not seem expensive, for large organizations needing hundreds or thousands of licenses, costs can add up significantly.
- Salesforce
- This customer relationship management (CRM) platform can be quite expensive, especially for large businesses that require extensive customization and integration.
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Widely used in architecture and engineering, large firms can spend substantial amounts on licenses and training for their teams.
- ServiceNow
- This platform for IT service management can be costly, particularly for large organizations that require comprehensive service solutions.
- Workday
- This human capital management and financial management software can also be quite expensive for large enterprises, with total costs often reaching into the millions.
- VMware vSphere
- Used for virtualization, large enterprises can incur significant costs for licensing, support, and infrastructure.
