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Argano Acquires Denovo Ventures, Expands Oracle ERP Infrastructure

Argano strengthens its Oracle-centric ERP modernization efforts by acquiring Denovo Ventures, aiming to provide integrated, AI-driven cloud solutions that streamline operations for JD Edwards customers and enhance end-to-end services in the Oracle ecosystem.

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Analytics and AI

Salesforce Pushes ‘Agentic Enterprise’ Vision with Telecom AI Agents and New AI Work Metric

Salesforce has introduced telecom-specific AI agents, expanded Agentforce for IT service management, and unveiled a new metric called the Agentic Work Unit to measure the work completed by AI agents across enterprise systems.

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Tax Compliance

UAE E-Invoicing Mandate: What ERP and Finance Teams Need to Know Before 2027

The UAE e-invoicing mandate will require businesses to generate structured invoice data and report transactions through accredited service providers by 2027. The shift moves invoice compliance into ERP systems, where billing data, validation workflows, and compliance architectures determine whether invoices pass regulatory checks.

Analytics and AI

Japan Cloud ERP Market Growth Propelled by Digital Transformation, AI

Japan's cloud ERP market is set for a breakout with projected 20.1% annual growth through 2032, driven by government-backed digital transformations and increasing AI adoption.

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Application Development and Integration

NTT DATA and Absa Deepen SAP Partnership to Modernize Finance Systems

Absa has extended its partnership with NTT DATA to support its SAP S/4HANA finance transformation program. The five-year agreement aims to standardize financial operations, strengthen governance, and establish a unified financial data foundation across the bank’s African markets.

Financial Management

AI Data Transformation Layer Introduced to Eliminate Manual ERP

SageX is leveraging AI-powered purchase order and invoice automation to significantly enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve data quality in finance operations, positioning itself as a critical component in the evolving landscape of enterprise AI and ERP systems.

Financial Management

The CFO’s New Mandate for AI Assurance

AI is transforming finance by automating workflows and enhancing decision-making, but CFOs remain accountable for the integrity and explainability of outcomes, necessitating strong governance and reliable data to ensure compliance.

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Analytics and AI

Avalara Acquires Versori to Accelerate AI‑Native Enterprise Integration

Avalara has acquired integration platform company Versori to expand AI-driven enterprise integrations and embed automated tax compliance across ERP, e-commerce, and finance systems.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP Business Data Cloud Expands to Azure Switzerland with EU Access Controls

SAP is preparing to launch its Business Data Cloud platform on Microsoft Azure infrastructure in Switzerland in the coming weeks, introducing a deployment designed to meet European data residency and governance requirements. The rollout includes “EU Access” availability, meaning data...

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Automation

EY Launches Agentic Sales Orchestration Platform with Snowflake and Canva

EY has partnered with Snowflake and Canva to launch an agentic sales orchestration platform designed to unify enterprise AI tools, combining data intelligence with automated content creation to streamline sales workflows.

Analytics and AI

CMiC Launches AI-Powered Construction ERP to Improve Processes

CMiC has introduced NEXUS, an AI-powered construction ERP platform with over 25 integrated intelligent agents and analytics, transforming ERP into an AI-operating environment and automating various project management and financial processes.

Analytics and AI

AI Assistants Are Emerging as the Control Layer for Autonomous Supply Chains

AI-powered assistants are revolutionizing supply chains by enhancing data accessibility, responsiveness, and execution speed, with organizations investing in these tools experiencing significant operational and financial benefits.

Tax Compliance

ADP’s Strategic Partnership with Pine Services Group Expands HCM Solutions

ADP and Pine Services Group's strategic partnership aims to enhance AI-enabled human capital management within ERP systems, particularly in project-driven sectors like construction, signaling a shift towards integrated HCM solutions through established ERP channels.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Top 5 ERP Software for Singapore’s Building Material Businesses in 2026

Singapore’s building material sector is entering a new digital phase. Here are the top ERP platforms firms are selecting in 2026 — and what it means for large distributors.

Supply Chain Management

IFS Completes Softeon Acquisition, Expands Warehouse Management and Robotics

IFS has acquired Softeon, creating a unified platform that integrates warehouse management and robotics with enterprise planning to enhance supply chain operations and address gaps between execution and strategy.

Cloud Platform and Technology

US Air Force Awards Oracle $88M to Expand Cloud One Modernization with OCI, AI Database

The US Department of the Air Force has awarded Oracle an $88 million task order to provide Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services, enhancing cloud modernization efforts and expanding access to AI-enabled database capabilities in classified environments.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAP Positions Itself as the Digital Backbone of New York Fashion Week

SAP is evolving its role at New York Fashion Week from event sponsor to infrastructure provider, collaborating with N4XT Experiences to create a connected, data-driven platform that enables real-time integration of enterprise systems and analytics for designers.

Security

Pathlock Extends SAP Threat Detection into Microsoft Sentinel’s SIEM Architecture

Pathlock has extended its SAP Threat Detection capability into Microsoft Sentinel’s SIEM architecture, bringing enriched SAP security telemetry into centralized SOC workflows across hybrid SAP environments.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAPinsider 2026 Awards Finalists Announced Ahead of Las Vegas Event

SAPinsider has announced the 2026 Awards finalists recognizing enterprise AI, ERP modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation. Winners will be revealed live at SAPinsider Las Vegas on March 16.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Latin America ERP Software Market Poised for Heavy Growth, Competition

The Latin American ERP software market is experiencing significant growth driven by cloud-based and localized solutions, prompting technology leaders to adapt their strategies for vendor selection and architecture governance amidst increasing competitive pressures and regional requirements.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Fujifilm Acquires ETG Global to Accelerate ERP Systems Business Expansion

Fujifilm Business Innovation's acquisition of ETG Global focuses on enhancing how midmarket enterprises engage with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP systems by creating a unified network capable of consistent implementation and support across multiple regions.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Oracle Red Bull Racing Partnership with Oracle Extended to Power AI-Driven F1 Performance

Oracle and Oracle Red Bull Racing have extended their title partnership, deepening the use of cloud infrastructure, AI, and enterprise applications ahead of Formula 1’s 2026 regulatory shift.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Nvidia Earnings Signal Expanding AI Infrastructure—and New ERP Risk Dependencies

Nvidia’s FY26 earnings confirm accelerating AI infrastructure investment. For ERP leaders, the real story lies in emerging dependencies across hyperscaler leverage, security posture, and enterprise data governance.

Analytics and AI

NetSuite Pushes Persona-Driven AI Agents to Make ERP Intelligence Contextual, Actionable

At SuiteConnect New York, Oracle NetSuite emphasized that effective AI in business relies on operational context rather than just model sophistication, advocating for an autopilot approach that integrates intelligence into workflows, exemplified by their Ask Oracle conversational interface tailored for specific roles.

Analytics and AI

Workday, Salesforce FY26 Q4 Earnings Show Growth, Scale, and Platform Competition

Recent fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings from Workday and Salesforce highlight the significance of production-grade AI adoption and platform expansion in driving enterprise software growth.

Supply Chain Management

Survey Finds Supply Chain Preparedness Gaps

Sage's State of Supply Chain Report reveals many companies are unprepared for disruptions, emphasizing the need for improved visibility and system integration in supply chains as only half of supply chain teams are confident in their response capabilities.

ERP Strategy and Planning

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Push with Consulting Alliances and $50B Amazon Deal

OpenAI is aggressively partnering with major consulting firms and Amazon to promote its Frontier AI platform, positioning it as a direct competitor to traditional enterprise software vendors by enabling organizations to efficiently deploy and manage AI agents across various business applications.