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How Intelligent ERP Solutions are Driving Manufacturing Operational Excellence

Modern ERP systems have evolved from merely consolidating financial and operational data to providing real-time operational intelligence, enhancing decision-making for manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators by integrating workflows.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

FC Bayern Moves to SAP Cloud ERP Private to Advance Clean Core Strategy

FC Bayern has migrated its core systems to SAP Cloud ERP Private, consolidating 9.5 million fan records to enable scalable operations, clean core governance, and a predictable cost model.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Aptean Intelligence as a Service Delivers Industry‑Ready AI Agents

Aptean is transforming AI from a mere experimentation tool into a strategic, industry-specific service, integrating AI agents into manufacturing and distribution workflows to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Analytics and AI

SPS Commerce Introduces MAX, Embedded AI for Supply Chain Workflows

SPS Commerce introduces MAX, embedded AI that guides retail trading workflows, surfaces anomalies, and supports compliance across supply chain networks.

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Business Process Management and Automation

TCN Secures Arum Approved Status for Operator Platform

TCN has achieved Arum Approved System status for its Operator contact center platform, validating compliance controls, automation strength and scalability in regulated credit and collections environments.

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Analytics and AI

At the India AI Impact Summit, SAP Makes the Case for Platform-Centric AI

As infrastructure pledges dominated the India AI Impact Summit, SAP focused on platform-centric AI, positioning Business AI inside enterprise systems rather than competing in the compute investment cycle.

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Analytics and AI

AI Compressing Breach Timelines as Identity Weaknesses Drive 90% of Incidents

Unit 42’s 2026 Global Incident Response Report finds attackers reaching data exfiltration in as little as 72 minutes, with identity weaknesses involved in nearly 90% of incidents. The findings highlight AI-driven acceleration, over-permissioned identities and multi-surface exposure across modern enterprise environments.

Application Development and Integration

New Relic’s Innovations Simplify OpenTelemetry Enterprise Adoption

New Relic is transforming OpenTelemetry from a challenging migration into a gradual operational shift, enabling organizations to standardize on OTel without replacing existing systems, thereby alleviating vendor lock-in, enhancing observability management and controlling operational costs.

Analytics and AI

Adronite Secures $5 Million Series A Funding Round

Adronite's $5 million Series A funding, led by Gatemore Capital Management, marks a shift towards AI-driven codebase intelligence as essential infrastructure for large enterprises.

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Analytics and AI

SAP Business AI Q4 2025 Update Embeds Intelligence into Enterprise Workflows

SAP’s Q4 2025 SAP Business AI release embeds AI directly into spend management, procurement, and customer experience workflows, signaling a shift toward operational AI inside enterprise systems.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

ERP App Marketplace Launched for Acumatica Customizations

Technology Leader Co and AcuPower are launching ERP App Marketplace to transform custom Acumatica customizations into packaged, repeatable embedded applications, enabling partners to quickly deploy proven solutions and enhance user experience while minimizing development risks.

ERP Strategy and Planning

KPMG Named SAP Global Strategic Service Partner

KPMG's designation as a SAP Global Strategic Service Partner emphasizes a shift towards modular, cloud-native ERP implementations, prioritizing accelerators and AI-driven solutions over traditional methods.

Analytics and AI

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.

Analytics and AI

Bell Cyber and Radware Expand AI-driven, Cloud-Delivered Security Services

Bell Cyber and Radware are launching a unified, AI-driven managed security service to enhance protection against sophisticated cyberattacks for enterprises.

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Analytics and AI

KPMG Launches Tax AI Accelerator Program to Advance Generative AI in Corporate Tax

KPMG has launched a Tax AI Accelerator Program that pairs structured AI training with a secure Digital Gateway sandbox. The model signals a governance-led approach to generative AI adoption in corporate tax and ERP-adjacent finance functions.

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Analytics and AI

Sage Intacct Delivers AI-Powered Capabilities to Improve Financial Data Analysis

Sage Intacct's AI-powered capabilities revolutionize finance operations by enhancing period-end close management, enabling real-time performance monitoring, simplifying data handling, integrating cash analytics and providing direct access to live financial data for improved decision-making.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Compa Raises Series B Funding to Accelerate AI for Enterprise Compensation

Compa's $35 million Series B funding highlights the transition of AI-driven compensation intelligence from experimental to essential infrastructure for large enterprises, enabling real-time pay decision-making.

Automation

Opkey Launches Design Studio for ERP Implementation Planning

Opkey has launched Design Studio, a new module within its application lifecycle automation platform that uses AI agents to support ERP implementation planning, discovery and design.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Sun Chemical Taps SNP’s Kyano Platform to Drive Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation

Sun Chemical, a global manufacturer of printing inks, said it selected SNP’s Kyano platform to support its global SAP S/4HANA transformation and move to SAP Cloud ERP Private (formerly RISE with SAP). The company is undertaking a broad overhaul of...

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.

Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite

Application Development and Integration

Elastic MES Platforms Shift Focus to Adaptive Manufacturing Architecture

Rockwell Automation's elastic MES platform is changing manufacturing execution systems by allowing manufacturers to implement specific functionalities independently and adapt to operational needs.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Cybersecurity at the Munich Security Conference—What It Means for Businesses

Cybersecurity was central to discussions at the Munich Security Conference 2026. As state leaders integrate cyber into national security planning, enterprise risk, cloud strategy, and infrastructure resilience are being reshaped by geopolitical realities.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

KDDI Selects Oracle Cloud Scale Charging and Billing for Telecom Billing Modernization

KDDI has selected Oracle Cloud Scale Charging and Billing to modernize its telecom billing platform, replacing legacy systems to support digital expansion and scalable growth.

Analytics and AI

Data Sovereignty, Latency, Trust: Why ERP AI Cannot Live in the Public Cloud Alone

As AI integrates into ERP workflows, the need for robust governance, data residency, and operational control is rising, leading organizations to seek infrastructure strategies that ensure consistency and reliability in the face of regulatory demands.

Analytics and AI

Industrial AI Platform Combines Virtual Twins, Accelerated Computing

Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA's strategic partnership aims to revolutionize industrial AI by creating an integrated architecture that combines virtual twin technologies with AI infrastructure, enabling real-time simulations and accelerated workflows for manufacturing and engineering.

Clinical Applications

Oracle Expands Healthcare AI and Cloud Footprint Across US, UK, and Canada

Oracle is expanding its healthcare AI strategy through new clinical agent deployments, EHR modernization projects, and cloud infrastructure initiatives across the US, UK, and Canada.

Enterprise Architecture

Clorox Completes SAP ERP Overhaul as Purell Acquisition Tests Integration Capacity

Clorox successfully implemented a cloud-based SAP ERP system across 21 manufacturing plants, enhancing operational decision-making while navigating initial supply chain disruptions and anticipating productivity improvements by fiscal 2027.

Analytics and AI

Why Agentic AI May Succeed Where Digital Transformation Stalled

After a decade of heavy digital investment, many enterprises still struggle to translate infrastructure into measurable outcomes. A new report from Riff argues agentic AI changes the economics of delivery by narrowing the distance between expertise and action. Success now depends on how leaders redesign workflows, governance, and ownership.