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Security
Microsoft Warns of Rising PhaaS Attacks in 365 Environments
Microsoft warns of rising internal-looking phishing in Microsoft 365, which exploit misconfigured routing and weak authentication. PhaaS platforms like Tycoon2FA automate these attacks, and hybrid email environments from cloud migrations increase risk, making enterprise inboxes more vulnerable.
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Analytics and AI
Workday to Support US Tech Force in Building AI-Ready Federal Workforce
The company brings a skills-based approach to talent management through Workday Government Cloud, aligning with federal modernization efforts.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Brazil Probes Microsoft Cloud Licensing as UK Antitrust Findings Ripple into Latin America
Brazil's competition authority, CADE, has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's cloud and software licensing practices, drawing from UK findings that suggest these practices may harm competition for local customers.
Business Process Management and Automation
Syspro, SugarCRM Collaboration Offers Connected Floor Solution for Manufacturers and Distributors
Syspro and SugarCRM have partnered to introduce Sugar for Syspro, an integrated solution that enhances precision selling for manufacturers and distributors by unifying product, customer and sales data for a better connected ERP system.
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Analytics and AI
Brookfield Launches Radiant to Provide AI Infrastructure for Enterprises
Brookfield launches Radiant, a new subsidiary offering high-performance AI compute infrastructure to enterprises and developers. Leveraging renewable energy, regional data centers, and integrated land, power, and compute, Radiant aims to provide predictable, low-carbon AI workloads.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
CloudRock Acquires SuccessDay to Offer Independent Alternative to Large System Integrators
CloudRock has acquired Dutch HR-IT firm SuccessDay, expanding its European footprint. The deal combines global ERP expertise with regional advisory and AMS, offering clients integrated support across Workday, Oracle, and SAP.
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Analytics and AI
i-Genie.ai Joins Microsoft’s Pegasus Program to Accelerate Innovation
i-Genie.ai, an AI consumer insights platform, has joined the exclusive Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program to enhance its growth with advanced technology and mentorship.
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Analytics and AI
Epicor Sets Final On-Premises Release Dates as Cloud Strategy Accelerates
Epicor has announced the timeline for the final on-premises feature releases of its ERP platforms, urging customers to evaluate cloud migration as it transitions towards AI-powered capabilities, with support phases outlined and potential savings highlighted.
Business Process Management and Automation
Sri Lanka Plans Centralized ERP Marketplace and GovTech Authority to Unify State Systems
Sri Lanka is implementing a centralized ERP-style marketplace to standardize government IT and procurement, reduce duplication, and support local startups by reforming procurement processes under a new GovTech authority and Digital Economy Ministry.
Analytics and AI
Africa Races to Build AI Skills as Training Demand Surges While Budgets Lag
African organizations are rapidly developing AI-focused skills amid tightening training budgets, leading to a significant gap between the growing demand for AI expertise and the resources allocated for skills development.
Analytics and AI
Panaya’s AI-Driven Autonomous Testing Layer Designed to Ease ERP Bottlenecks
Panaya's Seemore agentic AI layer enhances autonomous testing for SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce, allowing enterprise teams to manage updates more efficiently through risk analysis, codeless test creation and self-healing scripts, amid an anticipated surge in the automation testing market driven by the demand for AI-ready ERP capabilities.
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Analytics and AI
South Korea’s AI Basic Law Takes Effect in 2026: What Businesses Need to Know
South Korea’s AI law, effective January 22, 2026, requires organizations using high-impact AI systems to conduct risk assessments, maintain human oversight, and prepare for compliance during a one-year grace period.
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Analytics and AI
Oracle NetSuite Expands SuiteCloud Platform with New AI Tools for Developers, Partners
Oracle NetSuite has enhanced its SuiteCloud platform with new AI capabilities that enable developers to create intelligent applications through standardized connectors and automated tools, aiming for a more integrated and efficient ERP experience.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Europe’s ERP Vendors Are Gaining Ground Alongside Oracle, Microsoft
European ERP vendors like SAP, Unit4, Odoo, AFAS, and Exact are emerging as viable alternatives to US giants by aligning with regional regulatory, data protection, and localization needs, particularly for organizations prioritizing compliance and sovereignty.
Analytics and AI
Five ERP Strategic Implications for Operations Leaders in 2026
As organizations face a pivotal shift in ERP to autonomous action-driven frameworks, leaders must prioritize rapid modernization, governance transparency, and adaptability to remain competitive.
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Analytics and AI
Red Hat Acquires Chatterbox Labs to Strengthen AI Safety and Governance
Red Hat acquires Chatterbox Labs to add AI safety, guardrails, and risk metrics across its enterprise AI portfolio.
M&A
Analytics and AI
Enterprise Software Faces AI-Driven Disruption as Development Productivity Gains Fail to Materialize
In 2026, the enterprise software industry will undergo significant disruption due to AI, leading to increased merger and acquisition activity among mid-market companies, while organizations struggle to convert productivity gains from AI into strategic business value.
Data and Data Management
Ellucian Completes Anthology SIS and ERP Acquisition, Adding 260 Higher Education Customers
Ellucian's acquisition of Anthology's Student Information Systems and ERP business, following Anthology's bankruptcy, expands its customer base to more than 260 institutions.
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Analytics and AI
Six Data Pivots That Decide Whether Your AI Strategy Scales in 2026
AI is forcing businesses to modernize data architectures. CData’s e-book outlines six pivots to scale AI-driven products.
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Business Process Management and Automation
SAP Sets May 2026 Cutoff for S/4HANA Compatibility Packs, Offering Final Transition Window
SAP is granting a final five-month extension for on-premises S/4HANA customers to transition from Compatibility Packs to cloud solutions, pushing expiration dates to May 2026 to help manage this critical migration.
Business Process Management and Automation
How Microsoft Is Rewiring ERP with Composable Dynamics 365
Microsoft's ERP strategy focuses on a composable approach using Dynamics 365 as a modular backbone for industry-specific solutions, emphasizing scenario-driven capabilities, AI integration, and partner specialization to create tailored solutions on a shared cloud platform.
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Security
How Microsoft Security Copilot Helps Lean Teams Scale Incident Response and Compliance
Security teams increasingly face cyber threats beyond their investigative capacities, leading to the adoption of generative AI tools such as Microsoft Security Copilot, which enhances threat investigation, incident response, and policy management.
Analytics and AI
Three Trends Changing Manufacturing ERP in 2026
The manufacturing ERP landscape is transforming by 2026 due to the emergence of autonomous operations, composable architectures and sustainability ledgers, shifting focus toward action, which requires new governance and integration strategies.
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Analytics and AI
How Next-Gen EAPs Are Reshaping Manufacturing IT 
Nextworld's enterprise applications platform (EAP) empowers manufacturers to modernize their operations through a flexible, no-code/low-code architecture, enabling them to implement tailored modules and custom workflows.
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance
CMMC 2.0 Enters Enforcement: What Contractors and Vendors Must Know
CMMC 2.0 enforcement has begun, shifting defense contractors from voluntary cybersecurity guidance to mandatory compliance under a phased rollout with defined certification levels and assessments.
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Analytics and AI
Vietnam Draws More Than $7 Billion in AI Data Center Investments, Reshaping Enterprise Infrastructure
Create Capital Vietnam and Haimaker.ai have unveiled a $1 billion joint venture to build a nationwide AI-focused data center network in Vietnam, part of a broader surge of more than $7 billion in AI infrastructure investment driven by policy incentives and rising enterprise demand.
ERP AI
Analytics and AI
Overcoming AI Adoption Challenges in Manufacturing and Supply Chain
AI is rapidly becoming essential in manufacturing and supply chain management, but uneven deployment due to barriers like data quality and user adoption persists, while vendors are focusing on domain-specific AI to integrate predictive insights directly into core processes.
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