APAC

Project Management Software Market to Pass $9 Billion by 2030

The global project management software market is projected to reach $9.1 billion by 2030, growing at a 14.34% CAGR, driven by rising demand for digital collaboration tools in hybrid work environments, with significant influence from major vendors.

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Analytics and AI

The New ERP Backbone: Databricks, Inetum, and the Shift to AI-Native ERP Architectures

ERP systems are entering an AI-augmented era, but many data foundations are not ready. This analysis examines why AI-native ERP architectures are emerging, how Databricks is becoming the intelligence layer, and how Inetum helps enterprises operationalize AI with trust, governance, and scale.

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Enterprise Asset Management

HAESL Selects HCLTech for SAP S/4HANA-Integrated Maintenance Platform

HAESL has selected HCLTech to deploy the iMRO/4 asset management platform integrated with SAP S/4HANA, creating a unified maintenance execution environment to improve visibility, efficiency, and operational scalability.

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Application Development and Integration

CloudRock Was the One Deal SuccessDay Said Yes To

After years of rejecting acquisition approaches, SuccessDay agreed to a founder-led ERP consulting acquisition with CloudRock. The deal highlights how advisory-first consulting firms are scaling deliberately without disrupting delivery models or client relationships.

Analytics and AI

ERP in 2026: What Changes When Systems Start Acting on Our Behalf

As ERP transitions from a control-centric model to one empowered by agentic AI that autonomously executes decisions, CIOs must rethink governance, accountability, and operational readiness to address new risks and ensure effective outcomes.

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Application Development and Integration

Brex’s ERP Integrations Move Accounting Control Upstream

Brex’s Accounting API connects transaction systems directly to ERP logic, enforcing accounting rules earlier in the process. The shift highlights how accounting control is moving upstream across enterprise finance architectures.

Analytics and AI

Oracle Targets Research Data Fragmentation with New AI Platform

Oracle has introduced the Life Sciences AI Data Platform, a cloud-native offering designed to unify clinical and research datasets, integrate with Fusion applications, and support analytics across the research lifecycle.

Automation

NetSuite 2025.2 Enhances Supply Chain Agility Amid Growing Operational Pressures

NetSuite’s 2025.2 release enhances supply chain management with improved planning and fulfillment capabilities, allowing organizations to better handle production schedules, inventory allocation, and order prioritization amidst ongoing global disruptions.

Analytics and AI

AR Complexity Is Exposing ERP System Limits

A new study examines where ERP systems fall short in accounts receivable, highlighting how automation gaps, system fragmentation, and rising complexity affect cash-flow execution.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Oracle Plans $50B Capital Raise to Support Cloud Infrastructure Demand

Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through equity and debt to fund Oracle Cloud Infrastructure expansion, linking capital strategy to contracted cloud demand.

Analytics and AI

Snowflake, OpenAI Partner to Embed AI in Data Cloud in $200M Deal

Snowflake and OpenAI have entered a $200 million multiyear partnership to embed OpenAI models directly into Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, enabling enterprises to build AI agents and analyze data within governed environments.

Analytics and AI

Snowflake Expands Energy Sector AI Push with New Industry Partnerships

Snowflake’s new Energy Solutions offering gained traction as with partnerships to bring AI-driven analytics to energy operations, pricing intelligence, and grid planning workflows.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft Data Security Index 2026: AI Adoption Is Outpacing Data Security Controls

Microsoft’s 2026 Data Security Index shows generative AI adoption accelerating faster than data security controls, exposing governance and visibility gaps across enterprise environments.

Automation

Ypê Boosts ERP Productivity with Rimini Street Agentic AI Integration

Ypê expanded its partnership with Rimini Street to deploy Agentic AI across SAP ERP workflows, reducing manual order processing steps and accelerating operational productivity without major system disruption.

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Analytics and AI

Workday to Invest CAD $1 Billion in Canada as Demand Grows for Compliant, AI-Enabled ERP

Workday plans a CAD $1 billion investment in Canada to expand talent, operations, and customer support as demand grows for compliant, AI-enabled ERP software.

Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP Q4 2025 Earnings Analysis: Record Profits vs. Cloud Growth Concerns

SAP SE reported strong profitability for 2025 with a 111% increase in IFRS operating profit to €9.83 billion, but faced a slowdown in cloud growth and lower-than-expected 2026 revenue guidance.

Analytics and AI

Five AI Predictions for Finance From Sage CTO Aaron Harris

Sage Global CTO Aaron Harris outlines five predictions for how artificial intelligence will reshape finance and accounting in 2026. In an interview with ERP Today, he explains why accountability, trust, and system design are becoming central as AI moves into production use.

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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.

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.

Cloud Platform and Technology

VA Plans ERP Modernization Shift Toward Cloud-Based Operations

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a cloud-based ERP upgrade to consolidate enterprise service operations, support large-scale users, and modernize IT and operational workflows.

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.

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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.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Case Study: SNP drives successful SAP S/4HANA rollout at BMW Group Plant Regensburg

The BMW Group's Regensburg plant successfully completed a complex SAP migration to S/4HANA on time and without disruption, enhancing production outcomes and providing a scalable blueprint for future implementations.

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.

Human Capital Management

Zoho Launches AI-Native ERP Platform Targeting Indian Enterprises

Zoho Corporation has launched Zoho ERP, India's first AI-native enterprise resource planning system that embeds AI across its architecture to provide automation, predictive insights and voice-based assistance, targeting fast-growing sectors.

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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

Zone & Co Launches Agentic Control Layer Inside NetSuite for ERP Finance Teams

Zone & Co has launched Zoe by Zone, an agentic orchestration layer embedded inside NetSuite that coordinates finance agents to execute tasks directly within the ERP.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Case Study: Cracking complexity: INEOS upgrades to S/4HANA with SNP

INEOS Energy upgraded from SAP ECC to S/4HANA with SNP's Bluefield® approach to optimize their systems, clean redundant data, and enhance financial reporting.

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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.