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How enterprise leaders are protecting business applications against soaring cyber threats and why you can't afford to wait.

In the first three episodes of ERP Today – Expert Exchange, host Robert Holland explores how leaders are transforming their businesses with Acumatica Cloud ERP. From strengthening financial resilience at Tester Construction, to building a truly connected enterprise at Tech...

Robert Holland speaks with Matt Shamp, Executive Director at Carlson Levine Construction, about leading the company’s transition to Acumatica Cloud ERP in 2021 and the lasting impact since go-live. Matt explains how moving away from rigid, IT-gatekept systems empowered frontline managers to shape their own processes, access real-time data, and create custom reports without costly customizations or delays. He highlights how this flexibility improves client relationships, supports lean operations, and scales with business needs through consumption-based pricing. Matt also reflects on managing generational differences in technology adoption, the importance of setting boundaries around system flexibility, and how technology fluency is becoming as essential for leaders as financial literacy—reshaping executive roles for the future.

Robert Holland talks with Manish Chandrak, President & CEO of Tech Electronics, about the company’s rapid move to Acumatica Cloud ERP and how it’s already transforming their operations just four months post–go live. Manish highlights the hidden costs of disconnected systems, from redundant communication and delayed responses to inefficiencies in licensing and reporting, and explains how Acumatica’s connected, real-time data now empowers field technicians, streamlines workflows, and improves customer experience. He also shares why ERP success depends on a business-first mindset and leadership engagement, and looks ahead to how open platforms, IoT, and AI will further shape the future of connected enterprises.

Robert Holland sits down with Jay Feynman, CFO of Tester Construction, to discuss how moving from QuickBooks to Acumatica’s cloud ERP transformed the company’s operations. Jay shares how the pandemic forced them to rethink outdated, paper-heavy processes and how real-time data, stronger controls, and streamlined reporting gave the business agility to weather disruption, improve efficiency, and support project teams in the field. He explains how better financial insight, faster month-end closes, and reduced overhead have not only strengthened resilience but also positioned Tester to adapt quickly to future challenges. Watch now to hear how Acumatica helped turn disruption into long-term competitive advantage.

BlackLine's annual conference unveiled Verity AI, a comprehensive suite of AI tools for the Office of the CFO, built on its Studio360 platform, emphasizing data integrity, enhanced visibility, and agentic collaboration, led by an AI team lead named Vera, to provide trusted, auditable financial operations.

Acumatica has launched its 2025 R2 update, introducing a redesigned user interface, integrated AI tools, and industry-specific enhancements to empower mid-market businesses with greater efficiency and adaptability.

Derek Kudsee, the new Managing Director of Unit4 Financials by Coda, aims to modernize the finance function through agentic AI and a dynamic system of intelligence while maintaining the platform's core stability that has served enterprise customers for decades.

Agility in the digital era is critical for organizations, and the integration of Generative AI with low-code/no-code platforms offers a transformative opportunity for ERP systems, enabling rapid adaptation to market changes and empowering business users while maintaining IT oversight and governance.

ERP implementations often take 18 months to two years, which can hinder SMBs from adapting to market changes, prompting many to seek more agile, cloud-native solutions like Nextworld that allow for quicker updates and innovations, thus gaining a competitive advantage.

At BlackLine’s annual conference BeyondTheBlack, the 2025 Modern Accounting Awards recognized leaders like American Express Global Business Travel, Cavco Industries, and Wendy's for their exceptional financial transformation journeys using BlackLine's platform.

The implementation of the NetSuite ARM module relies heavily on the integrity of upstream data, effective change management, and a scalable configuration approach to ensure accurate revenue recognition and operational efficiency.

Businesses must modernize their revenue systems and adopt flexible, data-driven monetization strategies to adapt to rapidly changing buyer expectations and complex pricing models, as legacy systems lead to inefficiencies and customer dissatisfaction.

Unit4 has appointed Derek Kudsee, a tech veteran with over 25 years of experience, as Managing Director of its Financials by Coda division, aiming to enhance the Coda platform with AI-driven capabilities and transform finance teams' roles while ensuring stability for existing clients.

Zuora not only filled this gap by enabling Enercare to directly bill its large customer base but provided the company with a richer platform to manage customer relationships and support growth beyond billing, improving operations across the entire quote-to-revenue process.

Workday and Zuora are partnering to provide dynamic companies with a comprehensive Order-to-Cash solution that enhances revenue visibility and growth through advanced financial systems and monetization capabilities.

Zuora streamlines quoting, billing, usage, and collections with automated revenue recognition, allowing businesses to concentrate on strategy rather than error-prone reconciliation.

Zuora provides a comprehensive subscription management platform that streamlines the entire subscriber experience from storefront to revenue recognition, enabling faster launches and simplified operations for confident growth.

Organizations face pressure to speed up software release cycles for Oracle applications, yet often experience delays and budget overruns due to inefficient legacy QA practices, but adopting modern, AI-powered testing solutions like Tricentis can significantly enhance testing efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery.

A recent Syniti report highlights that while 70% of organizations have a data strategy, 86% worry data management issues will hinder AI adoption, with 79% identifying data management as a challenge for SAP S/4HANA migrations, emphasizing the need for a business-driven, data-first culture and skilled teams to succeed.

Businesses are transitioning to recurring and usage-based revenue models to foster growth, but this poses significant operational challenges for finance departments using legacy ERP systems; to address these issues, Workday and Zuora have partnered to create a dual-platform strategy that combines a stable ERP with an agile monetization engine, streamlining complex transaction management and enhancing operational efficiency.

Oracle has rebranded its annual event from Oracle CloudWorld to Oracle AI World to reflect a new focus on artificial intelligence, featuring 963 sessions including 314 dedicated to AI, while still covering its traditional cloud offerings and the importance of data in digital transformation.

Original Software has launched a free online Testing Health Check tool powered by AI to help businesses assess their software testing capabilities and identify areas for improvement, emphasizing the importance of proper testing to maximize technology investments and avoid costly mistakes.

The NetSuite Advanced Revenue Management module automates revenue recognition for businesses with complex revenue streams, enhancing financial accuracy and transparency, but its successful implementation requires careful planning and expert partners to avoid common pitfalls.

Unifying CRM and ERP systems is essential for manufacturers to enhance visibility, streamline processes, and meet rising customer expectations. Yet, many still struggle with minimal integration, manual data handling, and inefficiencies that hinder responsiveness and customer satisfaction.

The journey to SAP S/4HANA necessitates a fundamental rethinking of data management, emphasizing a selective migration of relevant data, prioritizing data quality especially in an AI-driven landscape, and effectively managing legacy data, all of which are crucial for transforming organizations' data from a liability to a strategic asset.

Zuora and Workday have expanded their partnership to integrate Zuora's monetization platform with Workday Financial Management, aiming to streamline financial processes for B2C companies managing complex billing models, enhance accuracy, and promote strategic financial decision-making.

When BMC set out to modernize its business systems, the challenge wasn’t just moving from a 20-year-old homegrown ERP billing system; it was enabling a fundamental business model shift from perpetual licenses to SaaS subscriptions, while adding the agility to respond to new go-to-market strategies and complex global billing requirements. In this fireside chat, ERP Today brings together Ron Clegg, VP, Revenue Office at BMC, Dave Crowell, Partner at PwC, and Rob Newnes-Smith, Zuora Advisor and former CTO for Digital & Employee Tech at Thomson Reuters, to unpack how BMC reimagined its quote-to-revenue process. Together, they explore: - Sequencing monetization transformation ahead of ERP change to accelerate agility and time-to-market. - Delivering a “heart-lung transplant” program from CPQ through revenue, consolidating 48+ systems into a unified platform. - The role of strong process design, change management, and the right partner in ensuring success. - How these choices reflect a growing market shift toward hybrid revenue models, global billing, and integrated professional services. Whether you’re a CIO, CFO, or a Transformation Leader, you’ll leave with lessons on deciding core vs. non-core systems, managing large-scale change, and building the agility to support hybrid revenue models, without waiting for a multi-year ERP rollout.

Organizations transitioning to SAP S/4HANA must focus on effective data preparation and management—including data cleansing, classification, and accessibility—to ensure a successful move and control costs associated with data volume.

When BMC set out to modernize its business systems, the challenge wasn’t just moving from a 20-year-old homegrown ERP billing system; it was enabling a fundamental business model shift from perpetual licenses to SaaS subscriptions, while adding the agility to respond to new go-to-market strategies and complex global billing requirements. In this fireside chat, ERP Today brings together Ron Clegg, VP, Revenue Office at BMC, Dave Crowell, Partner at PwC, and Rob Newnes-Smith, Zuora Advisor and former CTO for Digital & Employee Tech at Thomson Reuters, to unpack how BMC reimagined its quote-to-revenue process. Together, they explore: - Sequencing monetization transformation ahead of ERP change to accelerate agility and time-to-market. - Delivering a “heart-lung transplant” program from CPQ through revenue, consolidating 48+ systems into a unified platform. - The role of strong process design, change management, and the right partner in ensuring success. - How these choices reflect a growing market shift toward hybrid revenue models, global billing, and integrated professional services. Whether you’re a CIO, CFO, or a Transformation Leader, you’ll leave with lessons on deciding core vs. non-core systems, managing large-scale change, and building the agility to support hybrid revenue models, without waiting for a multi-year ERP rollout.