Small- and medium-sized companies build the backbone of most economies in the world. For this reason, IT system solutions that allow small- and medium-sized companies to function optimally within their time and budget limits are more and more critical. Since 2004 the German ‘Initiative Mittelstand’ (initiative for small- and medium-sized businesses) has been providing information about the best systems available for small- to medium-sized companies enabling them to make informed decisions about solutions for their needs.