ERP Today Live: Decoding SYSPRO’s Next Chapter with Jaco Maritz and Chris Lloyd

Key Takeaways

SYSPRO, a long-established player in the ERP space, is undergoing a significant transformation following a substantial investment from private equity firm Advent in 2025.

The company is transitioning to a cloud-first business model and integrating AI to enhance manufacturing processes, while also focusing on innovation and potential mergers and acquisitions to extend its offerings.

This shift marks a move from SYSPRO's historically independent structure towards a new phase of growth, highlighting the potential Advent sees in the company's solid foundation and specialized focus.

SYSPRO has been a quiet force in ERP for nearly 50 years, deeply embedding itself in the manufacturing and distribution worlds, often guided by a founder’s vision. However, things for this company changed in 2025 with a significant investment from global private equity firm Advent. This investment built SYSPRO’s momentum as it embarking on an accelerated journey of transformation.

Join ERP Today’s CEO Mark Vigoroso as he explores what this seismic shift means for the ERP player with Jaco Maritz, CEO, and Chris Lloyd, CPO of SYSPRO.

In this podcast, learn how SYSPRO is moving from a long-standing, independent structure to a new era of growth under private equity backing. It dives into why Advent saw such potential in SYSPRO – beyond its solid foundation.

The interview also unpacks SYSPRO’s strategic playbook: A major push towards becoming a cloud-first business, integrating AI as a “co-pilot” for manufacturers, strategically extending their offerings through innovation and even M&A, and doubling down on their deep industry specialization.

Tune in to understand the dynamics of this fascinating transition and what it signals for the future of specialized ERP.