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Anaplan Names Laurent Martini Managing Director for EMEA
Anaplan has named Laurent Martini as managing director for EMEA, tasking the enterprise software veteran with leading regional go-to-market efforts.
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UiPath Extends Automation Into KYC and AML Investigations With WorkFusion
UiPath is extending automation into KYC and AML investigations with WorkFusion, a move that highlights how regulated workflows increasingly depend on enterprise platforms and audit-ready execution.
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IFS Launches AI-Powered Disaster Response Platform for Utilities
IFS' Nexus Black Resolve for Utilities is an AI-driven platform that enhances field service management by improving workforce coordination, automating communication and integrating predictive maintenance capabilities.
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Vena Acquires Acterys to Create Microsoft-Native Orchestrated Planning Environment
Vena Solutions announced its acquisition of Managility Pty Ltd (Acterys), merging its Excel-native financial planning platform with Acterys' analytics capabilities, creating a Microsoft-native environment for integrated planning.
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SAP, AWS Embed Generative AI Directly Into SAP Consulting Work
SAP and AWS are embedding generative AI into SAP consulting work through SAP Joule for Consultants, integrating Anthropic Claude models via Amazon Bedrock to support delivery teams.
Microsoft Maia 200 Inference Accelerator Targets AI Economics at Enterprise Scale
Microsoft's Maia 200 inference accelerator, built on TSMC's 3-nanometer process, boasts 30% improved performance per dollar over prior hardware, featuring advanced specifications aimed at optimizing AI model efficiency.
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HAESL Selects HCLTech for SAP S/4HANA-Integrated Maintenance Platform
HAESL has selected HCLTech to deploy the iMRO/4 asset management platform integrated with SAP S/4HANA, creating a unified maintenance execution environment to improve visibility, efficiency, and operational scalability.
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CloudRock Was the One Deal SuccessDay Said Yes To
After years of rejecting acquisition approaches, SuccessDay agreed to a founder-led ERP consulting acquisition with CloudRock. The deal highlights how advisory-first consulting firms are scaling deliberately without disrupting delivery models or client relationships.
Construct CRM Claims One-Week ERP-to-eCommerce Rollouts for Distributors
Construct CRM has revolutionized ERP-to-eCommerce integration for distributors by reducing implementation timelines to one week through AI-driven automation and an outcome-based pricing model, enhancing digital sales channels while promising significant efficiency gains and cost savings.
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Oracle AI Database 26ai Brings Enterprise AI to On-Premises Deployments
Oracle's release of AI Database 26ai Enterprise Edition for on-premises Linux x86-64 platforms brings AI vector search, quantum-resistant encryption, and autonomous database features to facilitate data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
Achieving Manufacturing Operational Excellence in the Marketplace
The partnership between Syspro and SugarCRM introduces Sugar for Syspro, designed to enhance sales navigation and operational efficiency in complex manufacturing environments by eliminating manual data entry errors and fostering collaboration through integrated ERP-CRM visibility.
Global Enterprises Using SAP BTP to Cut Customization Debt and Prepare ERP for AI
SAP BTP enables enterprises like McDonald’s and a global consulting firm to adopt clean-core ERP strategies by reducing custom code and fostering agility through extensibility, allowing for scalable operations and AI readiness in their digital transformation journeys.
Microsoft Q2 2026 Results Show AI, Cloud Growth Accelerating as Spending Surges
Microsoft reported strong Q2 FY2026 results with $81.3 billion in revenue, driven by significant growth in cloud and AI services, despite a sharp increase in capital expenditures to support infrastructure demands, reflecting the company's aggressive AI ambitions.
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Brex’s ERP Integrations Move Accounting Control Upstream
Brex’s Accounting API connects transaction systems directly to ERP logic, enforcing accounting rules earlier in the process. The shift highlights how accounting control is moving upstream across enterprise finance architectures.
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Oracle Targets Research Data Fragmentation with New AI Platform
Oracle has introduced the Life Sciences AI Data Platform, a cloud-native offering designed to unify clinical and research datasets, integrate with Fusion applications, and support analytics across the research lifecycle.
Microsoft’s Agentic e-Commerce Strategy and What It Signals for Retail ERP
At NRF 2026, Microsoft unveiled its vision for agentic AI as a foundational layer for retail e-commerce, emphasizing a shift towards protocol-driven, cooperative AI architectures that integrate seamlessly with ERP and commerce systems to orchestrate holistic retail experiences.
Sage Embeds AI Copilot Into X3 and Operations Products for Mid-Market
Sage has integrated AI-powered features into its mid-market ERP solutions, notably embedding Sage Copilot into Sage X3 and Sage Operations to provide predictive insights and autonomous workflow management.
NetSuite 2025.2 Enhances Supply Chain Agility Amid Growing Operational Pressures
NetSuite’s 2025.2 release enhances supply chain management with improved planning and fulfillment capabilities, allowing organizations to better handle production schedules, inventory allocation, and order prioritization amidst ongoing global disruptions.
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i-Tech Support Brings AI Decision Intelligence to Acumatica Customers
i-Tech Support has partnered with ConverSight to provide AI-powered decision intelligence for Acumatica ERP customers, enabling faster actionable insights from ERP data with a prebuilt analytics solution.
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AR Complexity Is Exposing ERP System Limits
A new study examines where ERP systems fall short in accounts receivable, highlighting how automation gaps, system fragmentation, and rising complexity affect cash-flow execution.
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Oracle Plans $50B Capital Raise to Support Cloud Infrastructure Demand
Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through equity and debt to fund Oracle Cloud Infrastructure expansion, linking capital strategy to contracted cloud demand.
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Snowflake, OpenAI Partner to Embed AI in Data Cloud in $200M Deal
Snowflake and OpenAI have entered a $200 million multiyear partnership to embed OpenAI models directly into Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, enabling enterprises to build AI agents and analyze data within governed environments.
Acumatica Summit Recap: ERP Elevated as Proactive Intelligence Infrastructure
At Summit 2026, Acumatica executives revealed a vision for ERP systems as predictive intelligence platforms leveraging digital replicas and AI to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance user experiences through behavioral telemetry, all while emphasizing a partner-led growth model to address mid-market challenges.
Sage CRM 2026 R1 Prioritizes Stability Over Features in Strategic Reset
Sage's CRM 2026 R1 release, set for late March, emphasizes a predictable release cadence that facilitates smoother integrations and prepares for future AI capabilities.
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.
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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.
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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.