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Analytics and AI
ERP in 2026: What Changes When Systems Start Acting on Our Behalf
As ERP transitions from a control-centric model to one empowered by agentic AI that autonomously executes decisions, CIOs must rethink governance, accountability, and operational readiness to address new risks and ensure effective outcomes.
ERP
Analytics and AI
AI’s Last-Mile Failure: Why ERP Value Breaks Down After the Investment
Organizations investing in AI within ERP systems often fail to achieve expected results not due to technology issues, but because they neglect to redesign decision-making processes and empower employees to effectively use AI insights.
Analytics and AI
Construction ERP Evolution: How AI-Enhanced Integration Addresses North America’s Workforce Crisis
The construction ERP landscape is shifting towards AI-enhanced, best-of-breed integrations that address operational inefficiencies driven by labor shortages, regulatory complexities, and margin pressures, reflecting a trend where vertical specialists form core components of ERP ecosystems.
Analytics and AI
The Enterprise AI Revolution Is Boring, and That Is What Makes It Work
The article advocates for 'boring AI,' which emphasizes embedding AI into back-end processes and workflows to deliver real operational value, as opposed to flashy, superficial applications that often fail to provide measurable returns.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Why SMBs Should Prioritize ERP Systems in Their Technology Roadmaps
Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly adopting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to streamline operations, improve efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and support growth while overcoming challenges associated with managing limited resources and complex processes.
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Enterprise Architecture
The coming of the composable age
Even before Gartner coined the term ‘composable enterprise’, back in 2014, the idea had been implemented throughout technology.
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Security
Nobody wants a leak: Getting cyber secure in manufacturing
Manufacturing firms are advancing their stacks, but openings have sprung for bad actors. How can businesses kick the bucket on cyber risks?  
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Cloud Platform and Technology
There are no single threads in ESG software supply chains
Software is part of your supply chain too. Debra Lilley untangles an inside view of vendor, integrator and user sustainability relations. 
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Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP S/4HANA: To wait or not to wait, that is the question
On December 31 2027, SAP maintenance for previous ERP systems will expire, leaving those who have not yet migrated to S/4HANA – as the saying goes – "in the dust". So, what options are out there for those still on the verge about what steps to take?
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Human Capital Management
The great employee glow up
Say Hello to your new favorite customers. Why HR should treat employees as a business’ most important customer win.
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Human Capital Management
An open door to STEM
Richard Pepper speaks with experts on nurturing the next generation of enterprise talent and increasing diverse perspectives in STEM.
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Enterprise Architecture
Composable ERP: Some assembly required
Matt McLarty discusses the what and why of composable ERP, so you're not left looking with frustration at an ordeal of scattered parts.
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Human Capital Management
The unconventional journey of a female leader in ERP
Host of WERP podcast, Abigail Allman, retells a motivational roadmap for all Women in ERP and talks taking a leading role.
A quotation bubble made up of hundreds of people to depict a group | User groups in ERP
Hug! The history and hereafter of user groups
Debra Lilley, vice president of customer success at Inoapps, discusses the very important role of user groups in the ERP industry.
A robotic character pointing to a board as two smaller robotic characters look towards it | AI and robotic process automation
Where are all the robots hiding in back office?
Paul Taplin, Voyager Solutions, explores the increased role of AI and robotic process automation in back office ERP systems.
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Sports data: Why I might be the data bard of the Eisteddfod
It's the season of corporate hospitality events. Chris Gabriel discusses data in sports - and not being the Welsh James Hunt or John McEnroe.
An illustration depicting a figure stood gazing at various graphs and a cloud | Data and technology
Bet big on data literacy for public sector challenges
A cultural shift on how data and technology is perceived, understood and used is fundamental to delivering better public sector outcomes.
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Build a resilient organization ready for new global opportunities
Unit4’s CEO Mike Ettling on the global picture in business today as organizational resilience should be the watchword for every CEO.
A robot and a red head.
Our AI future – the young professional view
Reader - are you ready for a trip with me into the world of ERP Tomorrow?
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How to avoid a ChatGPT catastrophe
Generative AI models such as ChatGPT give much debate around their potential to transform our everyday lives. But what about in an enterprise environment?
image of type writer with red and blue background | RPA
Did Visual Basic halt the rise of our robot overlords?
Robotic process automation (RPA) isn’t new. In the 80s, my dad ran a small engineering company. They bought their first IBM PC because it was the thing to do - and nobody could really fathom it out.
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Risk needn’t break the bank: The fix is back office innovation
With time ticking to sort operational resiliency rules, here’s how technology can help banks get to grips with risks.
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Too much data and still no strategy?
In a world overflowing with information, how can businesses start managing their data more intelligently to improve strategy?
Bored with the hybrid worker obsession? Say hi to the hyper worker
Move over Hybrid Worker, and say hello to a new generation of hyper-productive, hyper-happy and hyper-contributing Hyper Workers.
Will the macro environment redefine your business this year – or you?
ServiceNow on how organizations can redefine their businesses this year.
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Small steps towards big sustainability goals
Rob Churchyard, global Oracle practice leader at IBM on the journey to sustainability: small steps to reach the end goal.
How flexible working makes for an ESG wonderland
The CPO at Unit4 discusses how ESG (particularly the 'S' and 'G') can make for a more productive and committed workforce in the future of work.
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