# Tools & technology — standalone public buyer

Source: O*NET 30.3 'Software Skills' for 13-1023.00.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software | yes |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software | yes |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software | yes |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| Google Docs | Word processing software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| Choice Job Cost | Accounting software |  |
| Cost accounting software | Accounting software |  |
| CPR International GeneralCOST Estimator | Accounting software |  |
| Construction Management Software ProEst | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| QSM SLIM Suite | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Resources Calculations Incorporated SoftCost | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| WinEstimator WinEst | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| IBM Cognos Impromptu | Business intelligence and data analysis software |  |
| MicroStrategy | Business intelligence and data analysis software |  |
| Database reporting software | Data base reporting software |  |
| SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports | Data base reporting software |  |
| Software AG enterprise software | Data base reporting software |  |
| Assured Software JPP | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Sage 100 Contractor | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Xactware Xactimate | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |  |
| Infor ERP SyteLine | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| NetSuite ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Financials | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| SAP Business Objects | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| IBM Power Systems software | Enterprise system management software |  |
| Cost estimating software | Financial analysis software |  |
| CPR Visual Estimator | Financial analysis software |  |
| IBM Costimater | Financial analysis software |  |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Financials | Financial analysis software |  |
| Softstar Costar COCOMO II | Financial analysis software |  |
| SmugMug Flickr | Graphics or photo imaging software |  |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |  |
| Inventory management systems | Inventory management software |  |
| Dexter + Cheney Spectrum Construction Software | Project management software |  |
| Galorath SEER-SEM | Project management software |  |
| Google Ads | Sales and marketing software |  |
| Apple AppleWorks | Spreadsheet software |  |
| Corel QuattroPro | Spreadsheet software |  |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |  |

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 5 ads, as of 2026-07-20)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Tools

- web-based systems — **20 %**
- ERP systems — **20 %**

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