Cloud ERP

Private Equity in ERP
Analytics and AI
Private Equity’s ERP Upgrade Push Has a Controls Problem
Private equity firms are increasingly willing to fund cloud ERP modernization for portfolio companies, recognizing that outdated systems can significantly reduce valuation, thus emphasizing the importance of incorporating internal controls early in the transformation process to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.
Marine Construction IFS
Cloud Platform and Technology
Rauma Marine Constructions Selects IFS Cloud to Modernize Shipbuilding Operations, Reduce Build Times
Finnish naval shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has selected IFS Cloud to modernize its shipbuilding ERP infrastructure, replacing fragmented systems with a unified platform spanning project management, procurement, production, logistics, and financial control. The IFS Cloud implementation targets real-time operational visibility and reduced vessel build times across RMC's complex, multiyear shipbuilding programs.
Cloud Platform and Technology
SaaS ERP Market Accelerates as AI and Cloud Reshape Enterprise Operations
The global SaaS-based ERP market is set for rapid growth, projected to reach $281.58 billion by 2034, driven by cloud adoption and AI integration, reshaping procurement and competitive strategies in response to increasing expectations for real-time intelligence and industry-specific solutions.
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
AETC Implements Rootstock Cloud ERP to Strengthen Planning, Growth
Applied Energy Technology Corp. has successfully implemented Rootstock Cloud ERP to modernize its manufacturing processes for small explosive devices, enhancing operational efficiency, compliance and scalability.
ERP Strategy and Planning
ERP Today 2025 Awards: Operational Innovation Expands Beyond Traditional Boundaries
Inetum won the Operational Innovation of the Year Award for its successful SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation with Erri Berri, enhancing efficiency and agility, while Solvoz secured the runner-up position for its Mawared MENA platform, which digitizes procurement processes in humanitarian operations.
SAP earnings results showing cloud revenue growth, current cloud backlog, and Business AI strategy
Analytics and AI
SAP Q1 Earnings Shows Cloud Strength, but Can the AI and Backlog Momentum Hold?
SAP delivered a Q1 earnings beat, but the more important story was beneath the headline numbers. The company showed strong cloud growth and expanding backlog, while also signaling likely deceleration ahead and a gradual shift toward Business AI as a consumption-based revenue model.
Construction ERP cloud adoption
Cloud Platform and Technology
Construction ERP Survey Shows Demand for Cloud, but the Gains Remain Uneven
Construction firms emphasize the need for modern ERP systems with real-time data, mobile access, and integration, yet adoption rates vary, as many still experience operational challenges and unclear cloud migration progress despite a majority already using cloud-based solutions.
SAP agentic AI manufacturing Hannover Messe 2026
Manufacturing Systems and Automation
Infor Expands Manufacturing Strategy with Deloitte MES Alliance and AWS AI Push
Infor expands its manufacturing strategy through a Deloitte MES alliance and AWS AI agents, connecting shop floor execution with ERP and automation at scale.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Automation, Cloud Redrawing ERP Market Boundaries
Enterprise resource planning is evolving into an intelligent, automated framework driven by cloud technology and AI, with projected software revenue reaching $157 billion by 2033, emphasizing the critical role of ERP in automating workflows and enhancing organizational responsiveness to disruptions.
ERP cloud lifecycle management dashboard showing integration complexity and AI-driven automation
Quality and Testing
Opkey Report Signals ‘Cloud Velocity Crisis’ as ERP Complexity, Costs, AI Expectations Collide
A new report from Opkey finds enterprise ERP teams struggling to keep pace with cloud release cycles, rising integration costs, and manual lifecycle processes, with agentic AI emerging as a key response.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Dynamics 365 Gains Momentum: Franklin Sports, Zwilling Highlight ERP Standardization and Finance Automation
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is experiencing significant growth as organizations move towards ERP standardization and process optimization, exemplified by Franklin Sports' shift to unify global operations and Zwilling Beauty Group's transition from system consolidation to process automation.
Data and Data Management
Oracle Database@AWS Reaches 12 Regions, Broadening Multicloud Database Footprint
Oracle Database@AWS has expanded to 12 regions across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, increasing deployment flexibility and high-availability support for enterprises seeking to migrate on-premises applications while addressing locality and regulatory requirements.
Data and Data Management
Inside the Global Data Center Investment Surge and Why It Matters for ERP Leaders
Recent massive investments in data centers by major tech companies signify a transformative buildout of global computing capacity, driven by the demands of enterprise AI, geographic strategic importance, and energy constraints, reshaping how cloud and AI services will be delivered in the future.
Lift-and-Shift ERP Strategies NTT DATA and Microsoft
Cloud Platform and Technology
Demystifying SAP Business Suite and Cloud ERP with SAP Transformation Leader Anurag Barua
As SAP customers navigate the challenges of transformation deadlines, increasing cloud options, and rapid AI advancements, Anurag Barua emphasizes a structured approach to modernize with clarity amidst complexity, presenting vital insights at SAPinsider 2026 on utilizing RISE and GROW strategies for successful migration to SAP Cloud ERP.
Lift-and-Shift ERP Strategies NTT DATA and Microsoft
Cloud Platform and Technology
How to Modernize Cloud ERP Without Breaking What Already Works
Syspro advocates for a dual ERP deployment model that allows manufacturers to modernize with cloud scalability while retaining existing workflows and systems, thereby mitigating operational risks and facilitating smoother transitions to intelligent manufacturing.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Cloud Data Strategy Moves From Project to Everyday Practice for ERP Leaders
The shift to cloud data management for ERP leaders is a fundamental transformation in operations and governance, requiring a continuous approach to security, cost management and data integration to harness innovation while mitigating risks.
Oracle Database
Analytics and AI
Oracle March Update Embeds Smarter AI Agents Into Analytics Cloud
Oracle's March 2026 update for Oracle Analytics Cloud introduces AI Data Agents to enhance decision-making by integrating enterprise data with user-friendly analytics, reducing the time from data inquiry to actionable insights and improving the consistency of KPIs across organizations.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Cloud ERP Growth Set to Grow Worldwide as Digital Transformation Accelerates
The global cloud ERP market is projected to grow to $128.3 billion by 2033, driven by enterprises' focus on scalability and efficiency, with cloud ERP adoption yielding significant productivity gains, proven ROI, and resilience in crises, despite ongoing challenges in data migration and implementation complexities.
SAP S/4HANA
Analytics and AI
Japan Cloud ERP Market Growth Propelled by Digital Transformation, AI
Japan's cloud ERP market is set for a breakout with projected 20.1% annual growth through 2032, driven by government-backed digital transformations and increasing AI adoption.
ERP cloud lifecycle management dashboard showing integration complexity and AI-driven automation
Cloud Platform and Technology
Steering Cloud ERP Migrations with Data Governance
Migrating to a modern cloud ERP system requires prioritizing high-quality data management to avoid legacy pitfalls, including early-stage data validation, strategic archiving, and creating unified golden records to ensure a successful transformation.
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
Why AI-Ready ERP Depends on Industrial-Scale Cloud Infrastructure
As enterprise software enters a new AI era, the focus shifts from the efficacy of AI models to the reliability and scalability of ERP infrastructure, with companies like Oracle emphasizing the importance of robust, unified data foundations to ensure consistent performance in business operations.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Infor Appoints Geoff Thomas to Lead Asia Pacific and Japan Operations
Infor has appointed Geoff Thomas as SVP and general manager for Asia Pacific and Japan to enhance regional strategy and operations, signaling a commitment to growth in the APJ market through increased customer engagement, local expertise, and a robust partner ecosystem.
ERP Strategy and Planning
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.
Human Capital Management
Global Enterprises Using SAP BTP to Cut Customization Debt and Prepare ERP for AI
SAP BTP enables enterprises like McDonald’s and a global consulting firm to adopt clean-core ERP strategies by reducing custom code and fostering agility through extensibility, allowing for scalable operations and AI readiness in their digital transformation journeys.
Analytics and AI
Microsoft Q2 2026 Results Show AI, Cloud Growth Accelerating as Spending Surges
Microsoft reported strong Q2 FY2026 results with $81.3 billion in revenue, driven by significant growth in cloud and AI services, despite a sharp increase in capital expenditures to support infrastructure demands, reflecting the company's aggressive AI ambitions.
Analytics and AI
Acumatica Summit Recap: ERP Elevated as Proactive Intelligence Infrastructure
At Summit 2026, Acumatica executives revealed a vision for ERP systems as predictive intelligence platforms leveraging digital replicas and AI to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance user experiences through behavioral telemetry, all while emphasizing a partner-led growth model to address mid-market challenges.
ERP cloud lifecycle management dashboard showing integration complexity and AI-driven automation
Cloud Platform and Technology
How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers Improve Productivity and Logistics
Cloud-based ERP platforms are transforming manufacturing operations to foster predictable workflows and improve efficiency, with the market expected to reach $23 billion by 2025, as companies shift from manual processes to automated, data-driven systems that enhance supply chain visibility and stability.
Vancouver skyline representing Canada’s growing enterprise technology and cloud investment market.
Human Capital Management
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.
ERP Strategy and Planning
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.
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