ERP modernization

Lwart Extends SAP ECC 6 as Factory Expansion Raises ERP Migration Risk

Lwart Environmental Solutions has opted to maintain its SAP ECC 6 system amid a significant factory expansion, prioritizing stability and operational continuity over immediate ERP modernization.

ERP Strategy and Planning

CERN Launches HCM and ERP Overhaul Affecting 35,000 People

CERN has initiated HCM and ERP transformation projects to streamline and modernize its administrative systems for approximately 35,000 staff, aiming for completion by 2028 and 2029 respectively, in order to enhance efficiency and facilitate innovation.

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Private equity firms are increasingly willing to fund cloud ERP modernization for portfolio companies, recognizing that outdated systems can significantly reduce valuation, thus emphasizing the importance of incorporating internal controls early in the transformation process to mitigate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.

Analytics and AI

BCG and Conduct Target Custom Code Complexity in ERP Transformations

BCG and Conduct have partnered to enhance ERP transformations by leveraging Conduct’s AI platform for early custom code analysis, aiming to streamline decision-making, reduce risks, and optimize costs in migration efforts.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Manufacturers Are Rushing ERP Modernization and Paying the Price

Manufacturers' urgency to modernize their ERP systems amid rising AI demands must prioritize careful sequencing over risky big bang implementations, as organizational readiness and data maturity are critical for successful transformation amidst growing complexity.

SAPinsider benchmark report March 2026 cover showing digital data flows representing ERP and AI priorities under cost pressure.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Cost Pressures Reshape ERP and AI Priorities in 2026, SAPinsider Benchmark Finds

Cost pressure is redefining how organizations approach ERP and AI in 2026. SAPinsider’s latest benchmark shows S/4HANA transformation, platform investment, and operational efficiency shaping technology decisions. The findings highlight a shift toward execution across overlapping priorities.

Automation

Levi’s ERP Overhaul Hits 60% as Retailer Positions for AI-Driven Orchestration

Levi Strauss & Co. is advancing its digital transformation with a 60% complete global ERP modernization aimed at enhancing AI-driven orchestration and data visibility, as the company shifts towards direct-to-consumer sales expected to represent 55% of its growing revenue, while simultaneously upgrading its supply chain and e-commerce infrastructure.

Data and Data Management

Education ERP Market Growth Is Real, But the Numbers Tell a Fragmented Story

The education ERP market is rapidly growing due to modernization pressures in educational institutions, yet forecasts for its future size and growth rate vary widely, reflecting differing definitions of the market, assumptions about cloud adoption and AI impact, and changing pricing models.

Enterprise Architecture

Composable ERP: Architectural Reality or Executive Imperative?

ERP strategy is transforming from long-cycle, capital-intensive systems to a more agile, composable architecture driven by the need for adaptability in response to dynamic market conditions, highlighting the importance of intentional modular evolution, governance frameworks and AI integration.

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.

ERP Strategy and Planning

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.

Analytics and AI

Public Sector ERP and AI Are Running on Two Clocks: Will That Gap Become a Strategic Risk?

Public sector technology strategy is conflicted by the slow, methodical pace of legacy system modernization, exemplified by the UK's Defence and Bank of England initiatives, contrasted with the rapid, high-profile push for AI and advanced computing, leading to a widening gap between ambition and execution.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAP Sets May 2026 Cutoff for S/4HANA Compatibility Packs, Offering Final Transition Window

SAP is granting a final five-month extension for on-premises S/4HANA customers to transition from Compatibility Packs to cloud solutions, pushing expiration dates to May 2026 to help manage this critical migration.

Financial Management

Engineering the Future of Tax with OCI and Vertex

Black & Veatch modernized its tax infrastructure by migrating to Oracle Cloud ERP and Vertex solutions to enhance global compliance, reduce operational risks, and streamline processes, demonstrating the importance of integrated cloud-native tax services for supporting complex multi-jurisdictional operations.

Analytics and AI

Oracle AI World’s IBM Sessions: What Enterprises Must Build Before AI Can Deliver

At Oracle AI World, IBM emphasized that successful AI adoption in enterprises relies not on flashy models but on robust foundational preparations, governance, and aligned business processes, showcasing that scalable AI implementations require clean data and integrated workflows.

Cloud Platform and Technology

The New SAP Defense

As organizations transition to SAP S/4HANA and hybrid-cloud architectures, the necessity for a layered Zero Trust security approach, supported by Unified Risk Management and consolidated monitoring solutions, becomes critical to address the expanded attack surface.

Analytics and AI

Why Industry-Built ERP Will Lead the Next Wave of Manufacturing Modernization

Manufacturing executives are increasingly favoring vertical ERP systems over generic platforms due to the former's ability to provide tailored, out-of-the-box solutions that align with industry-specific workflows.

Application Development and Integration

ERP Leaders Declare AI Agents, Connectivity as the Core of ERP’s Next Evolution

AI-driven connectivity is rapidly becoming the defining feature of next generation ERP systems, according to new data and industry perspectives published in Versori’s “The Future of ERP” December 2025 whitepaper. Across every segment represented in the report, ERP leaders depict...

Enterprise Architecture

CGI Wins Texas DIR Cooperative Contract for Government SaaS ERP and Case Management

CGI has secured a Cooperative Contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources to provide statewide access to its government-centric SaaS solutions, CGI Advantage and CGI Transcend, enhancing procurement efficiency and adoption of modern ERP and case management systems across public-sector organizations in Texas.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Why Hyperscalers Are Investing $67.5B in India

Microsoft and Amazon plan to invest a total of $52.5 billion in India's AI and digital infrastructure, reflecting a broader trend of significant investments from tech giants aimed at enhancing the country's digital economy and capacity to support advanced technologies.

Analytics and AI

Nevada Replaces 25-Year-Old Legacy HR, Payroll System with CGI Advantage ERP

Nevada has modernized its HR and payroll systems by implementing CGI Advantage under the CORE.NV program, replacing a 25-year-old platform to enhance automation, analytics, and service delivery while promoting unified operations and future digital enhancements.

Clinical Applications

Infor Expands AWS Partnership to Speed Cloud Adoption, Deliver Industry AI at Scale

Infor is enhancing its cloud and AI initiatives through a partnership with AWS, introducing new migration offerings and AI-driven ERP solutions while prioritizing compliance with regional data requirements.

ERP Strategy and Planning

System Integration Market Surging as Enterprises Shift Toward Modernization

The global system integration market is projected to reach $600 billion by 2030, with ERP systems playing a key role as companies shift toward digital transformation, IoT adoption, and increased automation in daily processes.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Clorox ERP Modernization: Lessons from a Large-Scale Transition

Clorox's recent ERP system launch, while an ambitious, faced challenges including concerns over costs and a decline in sales during the transition, illustrating the complexities and disruptions inherent in large-scale ERP migrations.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Higher Education Races to Modernize ERP as Cloud, AI Pressures Intensify

Higher education institutions are rapidly upgrading ERP systems to embrace cloud flexibility and AI readiness, viewing modernization as essential due to budget constraints, enrollment dynamics, and the demand for streamlined digital experiences.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Infor Maps Modernization Path, Updates for IBM i ERP Portfolio

Infor is modernizing its IBM i ERP portfolio by introducing OS support, expanded API integration, and a next-generation UI, with plans to deliver IBM i 7.6 across its main ERP systems by 2026.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Infor, AWS research points to uneven ERP modernization and widening governance gaps

Organizations are modernizing ERP superficially, with cloud adoption outpacing essential governance and strategy, leading to inconsistent deployment, limited returns, and an urgent need for structured integration and support for achieving measurable value.

ERP cloud lifecycle management dashboard showing integration complexity and AI-driven automation

Cloud Platform and Technology

Amey Completes Cloud ERP Overhaul with SAP S/4HANA and NTT DATA Business Solutions

Amey has successfully migrated from a 20-year-old SAP ECC system to SAP S/4HANA Cloud on Google Cloud Platform as part of its modernization initiative while partnering with NTT DATA Business Solutions.

Data and Data Management

The Greenfield Deception: Why Your ‘Clean Slate’ ERP Strategy Might Be Sabotaging Your Data Legacy

The article argues that while greenfield ERP migrations promise a fresh start by eliminating outdated systems, they risk discarding invaluable historical business intelligence that can provide competitive advantages, suggesting organizations should adopt intelligent data strategies like JiVS IMP to preserve legacy knowledge while benefiting from modern capabilities.

Data and Data Management

The Digital Transformation Trap: Why Data Debt is Holding CIOs Back (and How to Break Free)

CIOs and CDOs face the urgent challenge of digital transformation amid mounting data debt, which complicates ERP migrations and decision-making; adopting solutions like JiVS IMP can help organizations manage legacy data effectively, leading to significant cost savings and more efficient modernization efforts.

Data and Data Management

Adeptia’s Innovation Engine: Deepak Singh on Simplifying Data Integration for the Modern Enterprise

Adeptia, an enterprise-class data integration platform led by Deepak Singh, distinguishes itself with a no-code, drag-and-drop interface that empowers non-technical users to automate data connections without heavy IT reliance, offering flexible deployment options and AI-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.