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How GenAI Fixed Withholding Tax at Scale, Improved Processes

A global agribusiness faced inefficiencies in handling withholding tax certificates in Latin America, especially in Argentina, involving time-consuming manual processes; by implementing a hybrid cloud architecture with AI-driven automation, they significantly streamlined data extraction and compliance, reducing manual errors and reclaiming analyst productivity.

Analytics and AI

SAP Shifts to AI Consumption Pricing as Agents Threaten Saas Revenue Model

SAP is shifting from per-user and subscription-based pricing to a consumption-based model in response to the automation of workflows by AI agents, reflecting a significant transformation aimed at aligning costs with AI usage rather than user access.

Human Capital Management

Universities Accelerate ERP Transformations to Standardize Systems and Enable AI

Higher education institutions are rapidly modernizing their ERP systems, transitioning from heavily customized, fragmented infrastructures to standardized, integrated platforms that enhance operational efficiency and are better aligned with AI-driven capabilities, as exemplified by Central Michigan University’s move to a new system and UNLV’s expansion within an existing cloud platform.

Supply Chain Management

Designing Supply Chains for Measurable ROI, Improved Automation

Many warehouses struggle with automation due to a lack of strategic alignment and defined success metrics, leading to ineffective technology investments over outdated processes, which can be mitigated by establishing clear KPIs, conducting business case assessments and ensuring data integrity.

CRM and Customer Experience

‘The Biggest Opportunity is Moving From Reactive to Proactive Decision-Making:’ Jon Pollock

Acumatica’s 2026 R1 release introduces embedded AI into core workflows to enhance decision-making, enabling mid-market organizations to proactively manage supply chain challenges and improve operational efficiency.

Modern office building representing AI-native finance ERP integration and enterprise system architecture

Financial Management

Zapier and Rillet Connect AI-Native ERP to Broader Finance Stack

Zapier and Rillet have partnered to deliver AI-native finance ERP integration across more than 8,000 applications. The integration connects Rillet’s AI-driven general ledger with Zapier’s orchestration layer, enabling finance teams to automate workflows, coordinate processes across systems, and support continuous close operations.

Analytics and AI

SAPinsider Las Vegas Q&A with David Robinson: Why SAP Customers Need Faster, Smaller, More Continuous Transformation

David Robinson, President of SAP North America, emphasized at the SAPinsider Las Vegas keynote that customers should view modernization as an IT operating model transformation rather than just a platform move, highlighting the need to address technical debt, separate core processes from innovation, and focus on continuous innovation through incremental changes and effective governance.

CIO forum discussion at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 at the Bellagio conference venue.

ERP Strategy and Planning

CIO Forum at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 Opens With Focus on Cost, Alignment, and Execution

CIOs at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 emphasized cost pressure, AI adoption, and business alignment as key forces shaping SAP strategy and enterprise technology decisions.

Analytics and AI

How Clean Core ERP Has Evolved Into a Mandate

A clean core ERP system prioritizes standardization and controlled extensions to enhance manufacturing efficiency, allowing organizations to rapidly adapt and innovate without compromising the integrity of their operational systems.

Security

SAP Security Patch Day March 2026 Highlights FS-QUO and Enterprise Portal Risks

SAP’s March 2026 Security Patch Day delivered 15 new Security Notes, including critical vulnerabilities affecting SAP Quotation Management Insurance and SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal. Vendor analysis highlights how trusted platform services and system integrations can amplify exposure across SAP landscapes.

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.

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.

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.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Steering Cloud ERP Migrations with Data Governance

Migrating to a modern cloud ERP system requires prioritizing high-quality data management to avoid legacy pitfalls, including early-stage data validation, strategic archiving, and creating unified golden records to ensure a successful transformation.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Global ERP Market to Double Growth Over Next Decade Due to Priority Shift

The global ERP market is evolving into a strategic backbone, projected to exceed $40.6 billion by 2033 with a 9.4% CAGR, as organizations seek unified, data-driven control across various business functions while transitioning to hybrid and cloud models.

Enterprise Architecture

Sumner Explains Benefits of Microsoft’s Pegasus Program for i-Genie.ai

i-Genie.ai's acceptance into Microsoft's selective Pegasus Program provides the startup with critical resources, advanced AI tools and a global enterprise network that accelerates its ability to deliver actionable consumer insights and improve operational efficiencies for multinational brands.

Security

SAP February Patch Day Puts ABAP and Platform Risk in Focus

SAP’s February 2026 Patch Day delivered 26 new notes and one update, with critical exposure centered in ABAP and core platform services. Vendors warn impact depends on how trust and integrations operate inside each landscape.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Closing the ERP Intelligence-to-Action Gap

Over 70% of ERP initiatives are projected to fail by 2027 due to the gap between insights generated and coordinated actions taken, as traditional ERP systems, despite modernizations such as AI and analytics, struggle with structural issues that prevent timely decision-making across interconnected divisions.

Analytics and AI

Workday Names Co-Founder Aneel Bhusri CEO as Company Reorients Leadership for AI Era

Workday appointed co-founder Aneel Bhusri as CEO, succeeding Carl Eschenbach, to lead the company's next phase focused on leveraging AI within enterprise applications while maintaining operational discipline established during Eschenbach's tenure.

Analytics and AI

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.

Executives from CloudRock and SuccessDay following the acquisition, highlighting advisory-led ERP and HR consulting leadership.

ERP Strategy and Planning

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.

Analytics and AI

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.

Financial Management

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.

Analytics and AI

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.

Analytics and AI

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.

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.

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.

Application Development and Integration

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.