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Top ERP Today stories and H1 2026 enterprise technology trends across AI, cloud, SAP, robotics, and infrastructure
10 Stories That Defined Enterprise Tech in H1 2026 and What They Say About the ERP Market
ERP Today’s most-read stories in the first half of 2026 reveal a market moving from AI enthusiasm into harder questions about pricing, governance, infrastructure, cloud costs, and operational execution.
AI That Executes: What the 2026 ERP Market Is Actually Building So Far
This month's enterprise software announcements reveal a significant focus on execution, as evidenced by notable acquisitions aimed at enhancing AI capabilities across various domains, emphasizing the need for domain-specific inputs for effective operational execution.
M&A
Aptean Doubles Down on Dealer Management Dominance with ROTOR Deal
Aptean has acquired ROTOR Software GmbH to enhance its dealer management systems offerings and expand its industry-specific ERP capabilities for machinery dealers in the DACH region, building on previous acquisitions and reinforcing its vertical ERP strategy.
Epicor Names Rachel Barger Chief Revenue Officer
Epicor has appointed Rachel Barger as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance global sales and recurring revenue strategies, focusing on customer relationships and partner ecosystem expansion, as the company continues its shift towards industry-specific ERP solutions.
SAP agentic AI manufacturing Hannover Messe 2026
Breaking the Execution Barrier: Why Agentic AI is Rewiring Manufacturing ERP
QAD | Redzone showcased its agentic AI manufacturing platform at Hannover Messe 2026. It is designed to turn passive ERP systems into autonomous engines of real-time execution. Here's what it means for enterprise technology leaders on the shop floor.