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Analytics and AI
AI’s Infrastructure Risks Raise New Stakes for ERP Systems
AI’s growing dependence on energy, compute, and concentrated supply chains is introducing new cost and governance risks for ERP systems, according to research from Arthur D. Little’s Blue Shift Institute.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Snowflake Names Dayne Turbitt SVP for EMEA Operations
Snowflake has appointed Dayne Turbitt as Senior Vice President for EMEA to lead regional go-to-market operations, as the company continues to scale enterprise execution and leadership depth.
Analytics and AI
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Raises the ERP Bar for the Mid-Market
Business Central is Microsoft's cloud ERP solution for small and mid-market organizations, featuring integrated finance, sales, and AI capabilities, while leveraging a partner-first approach to enhance vertical solutions, positioning it as a competitive force against other mid-market ERPs.
CRM and Customer Experience
Acumatica Signals Partner-Led ERP Growth Strategy as Mid-Market AI Adoption Accelerates
At Summit 2026, Acumatica executives highlighted the mid-market ERP shift towards customer-driven AI adoption and partner-led education, advocating for industry-specific AI features while addressing implementation challenges.
Analytics and AI
Oracle NetSuite Deepens Industry Focus by Aligning AI, SuiteCloud with Vertical Workflows
Oracle NetSuite is enhancing its industry strategy by integrating embedded AI with vertical-specific workflows, allowing for intelligent capabilities tailored to sectors like services and distribution, while also empowering partners to develop specialized extensions within its platform, ultimately shifting ERP innovation towards a model that reflects industry-specific operational patterns.
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.
Analytics and AI
Acumatica’s Focus on User Adoption Signals ERP Shift to Business Transformations
The importance of AI-enabled ERP systems that integrate seamlessly with daily workflows was exemplified by Storm Smart's successful transition to a connected ERP that improved operational efficiency at Acumatica Summit 2026.
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Swedish Export Credit Corporation Selects Unit4’s Scanmarket for Procurement and Compliance
The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) has selected Scanmarket by Unit4 to support procurement and compliance across its supplier and contract management processes. SEK is a state-owned export credit agency that provides medium- and long-term financing to Swedish exporters and...
Analytics and AI
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.
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Analytics and AI
IBM Launches Enterprise Advantage to Help Companies Scale Agentic AI
IBM has introduced Enterprise Advantage, a new consulting-led service aimed at helping enterprises move beyond AI pilots and deploy agentic AI across core business systems at scale.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
Noetics and White Label Communications Partner to Link ERP and UCaaS
Noetics and White Label Communications have announced a partnership to combine ERP software with UCaaS integration. The agreement targets businesses seeking to streamline workflows, expand services, and grow recurring revenue.
Analytics and AI
Acumatica Summit Highlighting AI, Low-Code Solutions for ERP Automation
Acumatica's Summit 2026 highlights their AI and low-code platform capabilities that enables business users to create customized AI workflows without developer support, enhancing workflow automation and practical AI applications.
Analytics and AI
How ERP Vendors Can Turn AI From Weakness into Strength
ERP vendors are pressured to demonstrate the tangible operational benefits of their AI capabilities, with industry-specific implementations like those at Golden State Foods and Polaris showcasing measurable gains as the market continues to expand.
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Analytics and AI
Joule Integrations Move SAP’s AI Deeper Into Enterprise Workflows
SAP is expanding Joule through deeper integrations across enterprise applications and partner platforms, positioning the AI assistant as a workflow layer embedded directly into business execution.
Analytics and AI
GRC Moves to the Strategy Table as AI, Regulation Raise the Bar on Trust
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) are increasingly integrated into core enterprise strategy, driven by AI adoption, cloud transformation, and regulatory pressures, necessitating a shift from siloed approaches to proactive, unified models that enhance risk visibility and compliance across modern enterprises.
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Analytics and AI
Autonomous AI Agents Are Moving Toward Multi-Step Decisions in Oil and Gas ERP Systems
AI capabilities in ERP systems are evolving from basic alerting and visualization to fully autonomous execution of complex business decisions, significantly enhancing value for technology executives in asset-intensive industries.
Analytics and AI
Understanding AI’s Growing Role in ERP, Enterprise Software
Rootstock's acquisition of Praxis Solutions highlights the need for manufacturers to prioritize business processes and outcomes in AI integration for ERP systems, as many companies struggle with digital transformation challenges.
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Analytics and AI
How Agentic AI and Composable Architecture Are Reshaping ERP Strategy
A new MIT Technology Review Insights briefing examines how agentic AI and composable architectures are reshaping ERP strategy. The report argues that enterprises are moving beyond vendor-driven upgrades toward modular, AI-orchestrated systems of action.
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Analytics and AI
SAP-RPT-1 Brings Tabular Foundation Models to Enterprise AI
SAP has introduced SAP-RPT-1, a tabular foundation model designed for structured enterprise data, positioning it as a complement to language models for predictive tasks inside ERP systems.
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Analytics and AI
Oracle Showcases Sovereign HR Analytics, AI-Driven Finance Automation with e& and Avis Partnerships
Oracle's deployments at e& and Avis Budget Group demonstrate its Fusion AI Data Platform and Fusion Cloud ERP/EPM as key drivers for integrating AI, analytics, and cloud infrastructure in HR analytics and finance automation, respectively, emphasizing the shift from traditional analytics to embedded AI in core workflows.
Data and Data Management
E.ON Sweden Selects IFS Copperleaf to Modernize Asset Investment Planning
E.ON Sweden has chosen IFS Copperleaf's AI decision analytics platform to enhance its asset investment planning for better strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
Analytics and AI
Syspro Highlights Breakthrough Year with AI-Driven Platform Modernization, Global Brand
Syspro reports significant global momentum marked by revenue and ARR growth, expansion of subscription services, and a transition to a cloud-first platform alongside the launch of a new brand.
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Analytics and AI
AI’s Hidden Dependencies: How Energy, Compute, Scale Change the Cost of AI
A new Blue Shift report shows how AI’s growing energy and compute demands are driving infrastructure costs that many enterprises have not priced in. Those pressures surface most clearly inside ERP systems.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Australian Government Weighs ERP Vendor Consolidation Ahead of TechnologyOne Renewal
The Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources is initiating a strategic review of its multi-vendor ERP systems, led by TechnologyOne, to promote vendor consolidation and tighter integration in preparation for a mid-2026 contract renewal.
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP Positions SAP Cloud ERP, Embedded AI to Shape Africa’s Next Enterprise Phase 
SAP is enhancing cloud and AI adoption in Africa to help organizations modernize operations and improve resilience, positioning cloud platforms and business networks as essential foundations for competitive edge, emphasizing the integration of AI for smarter enterprise processes.
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Analytics and AI
SAP’s EU AI Cloud Addresses Data Sovereignty as Regulations Tighten in Europe
SAP’s EU AI Cloud reflects how data sovereignty and regulation are reshaping where and how enterprises deploy AI in Europe.
Analytics and AI
Snowflake Acquires Observe to Integrate AI-Powered Observability into Data Cloud
Snowflake's acquisition of Observe enhances its AI capabilities in observability, allowing enterprises to manage telemetry data more efficiently and cost-effectively, enabling automated troubleshooting and operational resilience.
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