ERP Systems

Sage-IDC Research Reveals SMB Cybersecurity Gaps in the AI Era

A Sage-IDC study reveals that while small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are significantly increasing their cybersecurity investments, a disconnect exists between spending intentions and actual implementation, exposing many to cyber threats due to a lack of governance and preparedness, particularly in the face of accelerating AI adoption.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

The Impact of the Sovereignty Gap in Enterprise Architecture

Recent power outages and data center disruptions have challenged the assumption that cloud infrastructure is resilient, highlighting the necessity for enterprises to develop data sovereignty.

Analytics and AI

Celonis Context Model, Ikigai Labs Deal Target Enterprise AI Blind Spots

Celonis addresses the operational context gap in enterprise AI by introducing the Context Model (CCM) and acquiring Ikigai Labs, enabling real-time understanding of business operations to enhance AI decision-making reliability.

Financial Management

Sage Future 2026 Recap: AI Transparency and Smarter ERP Decisions

At Sage Future 2026, the focus on AI in ERP shifted from capability to the necessity of trust and transparency, with a strong emphasis on glass box AI that is traceable and auditable, reflecting the need for accountability in financial workflows to enhance operational efficiency across various industries.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Why Late Change Management Dooms ERP Transformation Projects

Despite substantial investments in ERP and transformation programs across the public sector, a significant majority are predicted to fail in achieving their original business goals due to a lack of readiness for operational change, highlighting the need for organizations to integrate behavior change and process standardization.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Automating SAP Batch Genealogy, Material Certificates Through EDI Integration

Manufacturing organizations face challenges in managing material certification documents and batch genealogy across multiple plants, leading to delays and errors; however, by automating these processes one global manufacturer significantly improved operational efficiency, reducing manual effort by 4,000 hours annually and enhancing compliance response times.

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

Sage X3 Helping Food, Beverage Manufacturers Tackle AI and Compliance Challenges

Food and beverage manufacturers are leveraging Sage X3 ERP to enhance inventory management, compliance, and AI adoption amidst operational complexities.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Sage Targets Agentic Future With Expanded Developer Platform

Sage is enhancing its developer platform with new AI tools and flexible commercial models to streamline partner-led innovation, aiming to accelerate solution delivery for its customers and strengthen ecosystem collaboration.

Financial Management

Sage AI Agents Target Everyday Finance And HR Friction

Sage is advancing from AI copilots to integrated task-focused agents within finance, HR, and operations workflows, launching AI agents that automate processes in Sage Intacct, Sage HCM and Sage X3 with a focus on accuracy, auditability, and human oversight to enhance decision-making while reducing manual tasks.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Infor Index Shows AI Ambition Outpacing ERP Readiness

Infor's Enterprise AI Adoption Impact Index reveals a significant gap between organizations' AI ambitions and their actual ability to scale AI beyond initial deployments, with over half of surveyed leaders acknowledging operational challenges despite confidence in their internal capabilities.

Analytics and AI

Syspro Betting On AI to Activate Manufacturing ERP’s Future

Syspro is transforming its ERP system into a proactive decision-support tool for manufacturers and distributors by embedding AI directly into workflows to enhance real-time validation, reduce disruptions and improve operational efficiency while maintaining governance and accountability.

Manufacturing ERP Pushes Indian Plants Toward Data-First Operations

Manufacturing ERP is evolving into the operational backbone for Indian factories, integrating production, inventory, procurement, finance and HR on a single platform to enable real-time decision-making, automation, and compliance, particularly as the industry embraces Industry 4.0.

Application Development and Integration

IFS Starts 2026 Strong As Industrial AI Embeds In Ops

IFS reported 25% YoY growth in annual recurring revenue to start 2026 and a shift in industrial AI usage from single-task support to integration into planning and execution processes, highlighting the company's deepening role in asset-intensive sectors.

Financial Management

Sage And PwC Turn Agentic AI On Intacct Rollouts

Sage and PwC are integrating agentic AI into the Sage Intacct implementation process to enable faster, standardized onboarding for finance teams, enhancing efficiency by automating key stages while maintaining consultant oversight.

Application Development and Integration

Infor’s April Update Sharpens CloudSuite WFM for Frontline Reality

Infor's April 2026 Cumulative Update enhances CloudSuite Workforce Management with user-friendly improvements in scheduling and time and attendance functions, aiming to boost productivity and operational efficiency for supervisors and frontline managers.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

AirTrunk’s Lumina Deal Raises Stakes For APAC Cloud ERP

AirTrunk's acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra accelerates its entry into India's hyperscale data center market, granting access to a 600MW development pipeline and enhancing infrastructure options for ERP and SaaS deployments amidst India's rapid digital growth.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Fujitsu GLOVIA One Targets AI Era of Japanese ERP

Fujitsu is launching GLOVIA One, a cloud-based ERP suite tailored for mid-sized Japanese companies, integrating AI agents and a composable architecture to address local business needs while streamlining compliance and decision-making processes.

Supply Chain Management

Q&A: From System of Record to System of Proof in Pharma

Steve Madsen developed RxERP in response to the overwhelming challenges of managing compliance and data fragmentation in pharmaceutical distribution, aiming to unify systems for real-time, trusted traceability and regulatory compliance, which also could influence other safety-critical industries.

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.

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Application Development and Integration

Crawford Connect Highlighting ERP’s Noisiest Supply Chain Gaps at Epicor Insights

Crawford Connect is a portal-driven platform designed to enhance collaboration among manufacturers, distributors and their suppliers and customers by streamlining processes.

Application Development and Integration

Choosing the Right Integration Strategy and Framework for Manufacturers

Manufacturers face integration challenges as their systems become increasingly complex and interdependent, necessitating a strategic shift from point-to-point connections to a more cohesive approach like integration platform as a service (iPaaS) to effectively manage growth, change, and operational efficiency.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

How Embedded MOM Closes the ERP Visibility Gap

Syspro's Manufacturing Operations Management solution integrates seamlessly with ERP to enhance shop floor visibility and performance through real-time data collection, scheduling, and analytics, addressing the inefficiencies traditional ERPs face in mid-market manufacturing.

Supply Chain Management

Oracle Fusion Agentic Apps Target Everyday Enterprise Friction

Oracle's new Fusion Agentic Applications aim to enhance ERP efficiency by utilizing AI-driven agents to automate processes across finance, HR, supply chain and customer experience, promoting real-time decision-making and reducing manual tasks.

Supply Chain Management

Designing Supply Chains for Measurable ROI, Improved Automation

Many warehouses struggle with automation due to a lack of strategic alignment and defined success metrics, leading to ineffective technology investments over outdated processes, which can be mitigated by establishing clear KPIs, conducting business case assessments and ensuring data integrity.

Analytics and AI

Kyndryl Betting Big On Agentic Service Operations

Kyndryl's Agentic Service Management framework transforms IT operations into secure, autonomous workflows, offering CIOs a structured path to scale AI-native service management while embedding governance and security protocols essential for enterprise environments.

Analytics and AI

IFS Rewrites Industrial AI Pricing Around Assets

IFS is revolutionizing Industrial AI adoption by shifting pricing from named users to the operational assets managed by customers, aiming to simplify funding and scalability for CIOs and COOs while encouraging broader deployment across industries.

Analytics and AI

Oracle AI Financials Rewire Federal ERP Playbooks

Oracle is advancing in the federal market with its AI-powered Federal Financials, now listed in the U.S. Treasury’s FM QSMO Marketplace, which facilitates the transition from legacy systems to a modernized, integrated ERP platform for public finance teams.

Quality and Testing

‘The “SaaSpocalypse” Narrative is Conflating Disruption With Complete Elimination:’ Rick Rider

Infor's Rick Rider argues that rather than the "SaaSpocalypse" narrative suggesting autonomous AI will replace traditional SaaS, vertical industry-specific SaaS will actually enhance AI's reliability and precision.

Analytics and AI

Hybrid ERP Deployments Becoming Standard as Industry Grows

The ERP market is evolving into a strategic, data-driven platform, with hybrid deployments on the rise as enterprises blend on-premise and cloud solutions, expecting overall market growth to $40.6 billion by 2033, while AI and industry-specific modules reshape its architecture and consumption.

Product Lifecycle Management

Acumatica Embeds AI Risk Detection Into Construction ERP

Acumatica's 2026 R1 update enhances its Construction Edition with AI-driven forecasting and automation tools to address mid-market construction cost overruns, enabling proactive project management and financial visibility.