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Oracle Database
Oracle Database@Azure expands to the Netherlands, launches in Brazil
Oracle has expanded its Oracle Database@Azure service into the West Europe region and Brazil Southeast, allowing customers to run Oracle databases within Microsoft Azure environments while benefiting from local compliance and reduced latency, thus reinforcing its strategy to integrate database services with major cloud platforms without the need for architectural changes.
Thai ERP Vendor Dynamics Motion Embeds Google Gemini in MotionERP, Cuts System Costs
Dynamics Motion has launched an AI-enhanced MotionERP integrated with Google Gemini, claiming to improve operational efficiencies by over 30% and reduce system costs by more than 3.5 times, positioning itself as a leader in Thailand's ERP market.
Inside Salesforce’s Agentforce Roundtable: How Did Leaders Really Use AI Agents in 2025?
Executives are shifting their focus from the hype of AI to practical implementation, emphasizing the importance of data activation, hybrid reasoning models, and effective change management to ensure AI agents deliver value in real-world applications.
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Data Maturity Is the Strongest Predictor of AI Success in 2026, Says New CData Study
Despite investment in AI copilots, many enterprises' lack of robust data infrastructure hampers their ability to derive sustainable ROI from AI initiatives, with only 6% of organizations considered genuinely AI-ready due to fragmented data systems.
SAP security
How SAP Customers Responded to Rising Cybersecurity Threats in 2025
In 2025, SAP customers expressed increasing concern over cyberattacks, particularly regarding data exfiltration and integration risks, while patch management remained a significant challenge, highlighting the necessity for enhanced security strategies and investments in SAP-specific protections.
Oracle NetSuite Introduces NetSuite Next to Reimagine ERP with Embedded AI, Natural-Language Workflows
Oracle NetSuite's NetSuite Next update introduces conversational AI and agent-driven workflows within its ERP suite, enabling users to perform tasks through natural language prompts and intelligent automation, thereby simplifying operations and enhancing user accessibility.
Certinia Launches Winter ’26 Release for Improved Agentic AI, Workflow
Certinia's Winter '26 release leverages AI to enhance operational efficiency for services-centric organizations by automating project monitoring, streamlining sales-to-delivery processes and improving customer success management.
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IBM Brings Three New AI Agents to Oracle Fusion Applications AI Agent Marketplace
IBM's introduction of three new AI agents built with Oracle AI Agent Studio enhances efficiency for Oracle Fusion customers, automating tasks in finance, sales, and procurement while paving the way for future HR and supply chain agents.
Nextworld Platform 25.2: Ambient AI, Visual Workflows for ERP  
Nextworld's Platform 25.2 enhances business operations by introducing ambient AI agents, a Visual Workflow Builder and an upgraded Developer Studio, streamlining automation and innovation while empowering technical and non-technical users to simplify complex workflows.
Cybersecurity
Impersonation Attacks Are Reshaping Workplace Cyber Risk
Accenture's research reveals that 24% of employees under 35 are likely to respond to suspicious work messages impersonating colleagues, highlighting a shift in cybersecurity risk from technical vulnerabilities to social engineering, driven by AI advancements that exploit everyday communication practices.
The Importance of Professional and Managed Services for ERP Vendors
Manufacturing and distribution organizations are increasingly adopting managed services for ERP systems to cope with labor shortages and budget constraints, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
Aptean Launches AppCentral 2.0, Bringing Vertical AI Into Daily Industrial Operations
Aptean’s AppCentral 2.0 is a Vertical AI platform that enhances operational efficiency in manufacturing and distribution by integrating AI agents for real-time decision-making, automating routine tasks, and providing predictive insights.
Cloud Security Has Hit a Speed Wall as AI, Multicloud Outpace Defenses
The December 2025 Palo Alto Networks State of Cloud Security Report reveals that cloud security is lagging behind the rapid growth and complexity of modern IT, with a critical emphasis on identity risks and the urgent need for integration of security operations to protect increasingly vulnerable cloud systems.
Oracle Database@Google Cloud
Oracle Database@Google Cloud Expands to Canada and India in Digital Sovereignty Push
Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Canada and India, using a standardized multicloud model that integrates directly with Google Cloud data centers, highlighting a strategic approach focused on data sovereignty and operational flexibility for enterprises across diverse regulatory environments.
SAP, Oracle Lead the Charge as AI-Driven Performance Management Market Targets USD 6.33B by 2030
The employee performance management market is expected to grow from $3.52 billion in 2025 to $6.33 billion by 2030, driven by a shift towards continuous, analytics-enabled performance cycles embraced by major firms like Adobe and Microsoft, with AI-centric platforms at the core, as organizations increasingly link performance to skills-based talent strategies and digital transformation efforts.
Oracle NetSuite Recognized as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant Reports, as Demand for AI-Driven ERP Accelerates
Oracle NetSuite has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP and Financial Planning Software, highlighting its AI-enhanced capabilities, expanded customer base, and integrated architecture that addresses the evolving demands of service-centric organizations.
Oracle Loads Up on AI Infrastructure as OCI Backlog, Data Center Commitments Surge
Oracle's Q2 FY2026 financial results reveal a dramatic surge in cloud and AI offerings, with remaining performance obligations rising to $523.3 billion, total cloud revenue hitting $8 billion, and significant growth in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and GPU revenue.
ERP AI
AI Agents, Real-Time Connectivity Defining ERP’s Future
ERP systems are transitioning to AI-native architectures with embedded autonomous agents, enhancing efficiency by automating tasks, monitoring transactions, and suggesting corrections, prompting companies to prioritize semantic data integration, upgrade flexibility and real-time connectivity.
Salesforce Agentforce Playbook: Five Steps to Fund and Scale Enterprise AI
In a competitive AI market, the key to success lies not in the technology itself but in crafting a solid business case that emphasizes clear problem definition, coalition-building, scalable solutions, and pre-deployment governance to ensure measurable ROI and executive buy-in.
SAP Sovereign Cloud
Five Risks SAP Leaders Can No Longer Ignore in 2026
As SAP vulnerabilities surge and attackers exploit weaknesses swiftly, organizations must prioritize automated security measures and cloud responsibility models while addressing legacy systems and integrating SAP into broader security operations to mitigate risks and safeguard critical business processes.
Anthropic Set to Donate MCP to New Linux Foundation Agentic AI Foundation
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) donation to the Agentic AI Foundation, under the Linux Foundation, aims to ensure its neutral governance and collaborative development within a multi-vendor environment.
Microsoft’s Canada Investment Puts Digital Sovereignty to Work
On December 9, 2025, Microsoft announced a C$7.5 billion investment to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure in Canada, building on a broader C$19 billion program, aiming to support digital sovereignty and local AI development while contributing to sustainability.
ERP Leaders Declare AI Agents, Connectivity as the Core of ERP’s Next Evolution
AI-driven connectivity is rapidly becoming the defining feature of next generation ERP systems, according to new data and industry perspectives published in Versori’s “The Future of ERP” December 2025 whitepaper. Across every segment represented in the report, ERP leaders depict...
ESM Platforms Market Expands as Organizations Seek Cross-Departmental Service Integration
The enterprise service management platforms market is set to grow to $12.1 billion by 2032 as organizations adopt IT service management principles across departments.
Inside the AI Shift Transforming Customer, Field Service and What it Means for ERP
The Salesforce 7th annual State of Service report reveals a rapid transformation in customer service driven by AI agents, predicting that by 2027 AI will resolve half of service cases, prompting organizations to enhance data integration and redefine service roles, ultimately positioning service as a blueprint for broader enterprise architecture change.
Agentforce Tour Keynote: Salesforce Positions Agentforce 360 as Operating System for Agentic Enterprise
Salesforce's Agentforce 360 is a comprehensive platform designed to revolutionize enterprise automation by integrating data, workflow, agent design, and multi-channel experiences, enabling AI agents to operate efficiently and reliably within existing systems and contexts.
India Digital Economy
Why Hyperscalers Are Investing $67.5B in India
Microsoft and Amazon plan to invest a total of $52.5 billion in India's AI and digital infrastructure, reflecting a broader trend of significant investments from tech giants aimed at enhancing the country's digital economy and capacity to support advanced technologies.
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MuleSoft and Salesforce Push Toward an AI Agent Future, Reframing Integration as Enterprise Automation
At the Agentforce Tour in NYC, Salesforce and MuleSoft emphasized a shift towards AI-driven automation, integrating APIs, RPA, and AI agents into a cohesive model for orchestrating intelligent workflows across systems.
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SAP Issues Three Critical Security Fixes in December Patch Day
On December 9, SAP released 14 security notes, including three critical patches for vulnerabilities in SAP Solution Manager, Apache Tomcat in SAP Commerce Cloud, and SAP jConnect, urging customers to prioritize updates based on severity to protect against potential exploits.
Rootstock Launches Managed Services Offering with Turnkey Administration
Rootstock Software has launched its Managed Services to provide manufacturers and distributors with turnkey ERP administration to streamline operations and align with evolving business needs.