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Microsoft Data Security Index 2026: AI Adoption Is Outpacing Data Security Controls

Microsoft’s 2026 Data Security Index shows generative AI adoption accelerating faster than data security controls, exposing governance and visibility gaps across enterprise environments.

Analytics and AI

Procore’s Datagrid Acquisition Signals ERP Imperative for Construction Technology

Procore Technologies' acquisition of Datagrid enhances construction management by integrating autonomous AI for seamless data connectivity between platforms and ERP systems, leading to improved operational efficiency, immediate workflow changes and a shift towards prioritizing data integrity and collaboration.

Analytics and AI

Snowflake Expands Energy Sector AI Push with New Industry Partnerships

Snowflake’s new Energy Solutions offering gained traction as with partnerships to bring AI-driven analytics to energy operations, pricing intelligence, and grid planning workflows.

Analytics and AI

Canix Acquires Trym to Build Cannabis Industry Advanced ERP Platform

Canix has acquired Trym to create a comprehensive cannabis ERP system that merges cultivation management capabilities with operational intelligence, addressing industry challenges and emphasizing integrated platforms for enhanced efficiency and profitability.

Cloud Platform and Technology

How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers Improve Productivity and Logistics

Cloud-based ERP platforms are transforming manufacturing operations to foster predictable workflows and improve efficiency, with the market expected to reach $23 billion by 2025, as companies shift from manual processes to automated, data-driven systems that enhance supply chain visibility and stability.

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Analytics and AI

Workday to Invest CAD $1 Billion in Canada as Demand Grows for Compliant, AI-Enabled ERP

Workday plans a CAD $1 billion investment in Canada to expand talent, operations, and customer support as demand grows for compliant, AI-enabled ERP software.

Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP Q4 2025 Earnings Analysis: Record Profits vs. Cloud Growth Concerns

SAP SE reported strong profitability for 2025 with a 111% increase in IFRS operating profit to €9.83 billion, but faced a slowdown in cloud growth and lower-than-expected 2026 revenue guidance.

Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite

Analytics and AI

Transforming Manufacturing Through Seamless, Strategic Integration

Syspro's partnership with SugarCRM aims to enhance manufacturing and distribution by providing precision selling capabilities through integrated ERP and CRM systems.

Analytics and AI

Five AI Predictions for Finance From Sage CTO Aaron Harris

Sage Global CTO Aaron Harris outlines five predictions for how artificial intelligence will reshape finance and accounting in 2026. In an interview with ERP Today, he explains why accountability, trust, and system design are becoming central as AI moves into production use.

Data and Data Management

Manufacturing Survey Reveals AI Adoption, Digital Transformation Progress

Rootstock Software's 2026 State of Manufacturing Technology Survey reveals many manufacturers are adopting AI and investing in digital transformation despite economic uncertainties.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Net at Work Acquires BHE Consulting to Expand Capabilities in Construction, Manufacturing

Net at Work has acquired BHE Consulting to enhance its ERP expertise in construction, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution, positioning itself to support clients throughout the ERP lifecycle as mid-market demand shifts towards cloud-based solutions.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica Redefining ERP as System of Intelligence, Enabling Proactive Decision-Making

Acumatica is transitioning ERP platforms from traditional transactional automation to autonomous systems that support proactive decision-making, emphasizing the need for high-quality data governance and industry-specific functionality.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Snowflake Names Dayne Turbitt SVP for EMEA Operations

Snowflake has appointed Dayne Turbitt as Senior Vice President for EMEA to lead regional go-to-market operations, as the company continues to scale enterprise execution and leadership depth.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Raises the ERP Bar for the Mid-Market

Business Central is Microsoft's cloud ERP solution for small and mid-market organizations, featuring integrated finance, sales, and AI capabilities, while leveraging a partner-first approach to enhance vertical solutions, positioning it as a competitive force against other mid-market ERPs.

Cloud Platform and Technology

VA Plans ERP Modernization Shift Toward Cloud-Based Operations

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a cloud-based ERP upgrade to consolidate enterprise service operations, support large-scale users, and modernize IT and operational workflows.

Analytics and AI

Oracle NetSuite Deepens Industry Focus by Aligning AI, SuiteCloud with Vertical Workflows

Oracle NetSuite is enhancing its industry strategy by integrating embedded AI with vertical-specific workflows, allowing for intelligent capabilities tailored to sectors like services and distribution, while also empowering partners to develop specialized extensions within its platform, ultimately shifting ERP innovation towards a model that reflects industry-specific operational patterns.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Cloud ERP Market to Reach $128B by 2033 as Digital Transformation Accelerates

The global cloud ERP market is projected to grow from $50.3 billion in 2024 to $128.3 billion by 2033, driven by demand for scalability and real-time data access.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica’s Focus on User Adoption Signals ERP Shift to Business Transformations

The importance of AI-enabled ERP systems that integrate seamlessly with daily workflows was exemplified by Storm Smart's successful transition to a connected ERP that improved operational efficiency at Acumatica Summit 2026.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Swedish Export Credit Corporation Selects Unit4’s Scanmarket for Procurement and Compliance

The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) has selected Scanmarket by Unit4 to support procurement and compliance across its supplier and contract management processes. SEK is a state-owned export credit agency that provides medium- and long-term financing to Swedish exporters and...

Analytics and AI

Acumatica’s Digital Replica Push Targets Real-Time Business Intelligence Gaps

Acumatica's CEO John Case announced a transformative digital replica vision for ERP systems at Summit 2026, aimed at evolving these platforms to predictive intelligence tools.

Analytics and AI

IBM Launches Enterprise Advantage to Help Companies Scale Agentic AI

IBM has introduced Enterprise Advantage, a new consulting-led service aimed at helping enterprises move beyond AI pilots and deploy agentic AI across core business systems at scale.

Human Capital Management

Zoho Launches AI-Native ERP Platform Targeting Indian Enterprises

Zoho Corporation has launched Zoho ERP, India's first AI-native enterprise resource planning system that embeds AI across its architecture to provide automation, predictive insights and voice-based assistance, targeting fast-growing sectors.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Noetics and White Label Communications Partner to Link ERP and UCaaS

Noetics and White Label Communications have announced a partnership to combine ERP software with UCaaS integration. The agreement targets businesses seeking to streamline workflows, expand services, and grow recurring revenue.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica Summit Highlighting AI, Low-Code Solutions for ERP Automation

Acumatica's Summit 2026 highlights their AI and low-code platform capabilities that enables business users to create customized AI workflows without developer support, enhancing workflow automation and practical AI applications.

Analytics and AI

How ERP Vendors Can Turn AI From Weakness into Strength

ERP vendors are pressured to demonstrate the tangible operational benefits of their AI capabilities, with industry-specific implementations like those at Golden State Foods and Polaris showcasing measurable gains as the market continues to expand.

Analytics and AI

Zone & Co Launches Agentic Control Layer Inside NetSuite for ERP Finance Teams

Zone & Co has launched Zoe by Zone, an agentic orchestration layer embedded inside NetSuite that coordinates finance agents to execute tasks directly within the ERP.

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Analytics and AI

Joule Integrations Move SAP’s AI Deeper Into Enterprise Workflows

SAP is expanding Joule through deeper integrations across enterprise applications and partner platforms, positioning the AI assistant as a workflow layer embedded directly into business execution.

Analytics and AI

GRC Moves to the Strategy Table as AI, Regulation Raise the Bar on Trust

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) are increasingly integrated into core enterprise strategy, driven by AI adoption, cloud transformation, and regulatory pressures, necessitating a shift from siloed approaches to proactive, unified models that enhance risk visibility and compliance across modern enterprises.