ERP Today

Sage CRM 2026 R1 Prioritizes Stability Over Features in Strategic Reset

Sage's CRM 2026 R1 release, set for late March, emphasizes a predictable release cadence that facilitates smoother integrations and prepares for future AI capabilities.

Analytics and AI

Procore’s Datagrid Acquisition Signals ERP Imperative for Construction Technology

Procore Technologies' acquisition of Datagrid enhances construction management by integrating autonomous AI for seamless data connectivity between platforms and ERP systems, leading to improved operational efficiency, immediate workflow changes and a shift towards prioritizing data integrity and collaboration.

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.

Analytics and AI

Canix Acquires Trym to Build Cannabis Industry Advanced ERP Platform

Canix has acquired Trym to create a comprehensive cannabis ERP system that merges cultivation management capabilities with operational intelligence, addressing industry challenges and emphasizing integrated platforms for enhanced efficiency and profitability.

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.

Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite

Analytics and AI

Transforming Manufacturing Through Seamless, Strategic Integration

Syspro's partnership with SugarCRM aims to enhance manufacturing and distribution by providing precision selling capabilities through integrated ERP and CRM systems.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica Redefining ERP as System of Intelligence, Enabling Proactive Decision-Making

Acumatica is transitioning ERP platforms from traditional transactional automation to autonomous systems that support proactive decision-making, emphasizing the need for high-quality data governance and industry-specific functionality.

Analytics and AI

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.

CRM and Customer Experience

Acumatica Signals Partner-Led ERP Growth Strategy as Mid-Market AI Adoption Accelerates

At Summit 2026, Acumatica executives highlighted the mid-market ERP shift towards customer-driven AI adoption and partner-led education, advocating for industry-specific AI features while addressing implementation challenges.

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.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica’s Focus on User Adoption Signals ERP Shift to Business Transformations

The importance of AI-enabled ERP systems that integrate seamlessly with daily workflows was exemplified by Storm Smart's successful transition to a connected ERP that improved operational efficiency at Acumatica Summit 2026.

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.

Analytics and AI

AI’s Last-Mile Failure: Why ERP Value Breaks Down After the Investment

Organizations investing in AI within ERP systems often fail to achieve expected results not due to technology issues, but because they neglect to redesign decision-making processes and empower employees to effectively use AI insights.

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.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica Summit Highlighting AI, Low-Code Solutions for ERP Automation

Acumatica's Summit 2026 highlights their AI and low-code platform capabilities that enables business users to create customized AI workflows without developer support, enhancing workflow automation and practical AI applications.

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.

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.

Analytics and AI

GRC Moves to the Strategy Table as AI, Regulation Raise the Bar on Trust

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) are increasingly integrated into core enterprise strategy, driven by AI adoption, cloud transformation, and regulatory pressures, necessitating a shift from siloed approaches to proactive, unified models that enhance risk visibility and compliance across modern enterprises.

Analytics and AI

Autonomous AI Agents Are Moving Toward Multi-Step Decisions in Oil and Gas ERP Systems

AI capabilities in ERP systems are evolving from basic alerting and visualization to fully autonomous execution of complex business decisions, significantly enhancing value for technology executives in asset-intensive industries.

Analytics and AI

Understanding AI’s Growing Role in ERP, Enterprise Software

Rootstock's acquisition of Praxis Solutions highlights the need for manufacturers to prioritize business processes and outcomes in AI integration for ERP systems, as many companies struggle with digital transformation challenges.

Analytics and AI

Oracle Showcases Sovereign HR Analytics, AI-Driven Finance Automation with e& and Avis Partnerships

Oracle's deployments at e& and Avis Budget Group demonstrate its Fusion AI Data Platform and Fusion Cloud ERP/EPM as key drivers for integrating AI, analytics, and cloud infrastructure in HR analytics and finance automation, respectively, emphasizing the shift from traditional analytics to embedded AI in core workflows.

Data and Data Management

E.ON Sweden Selects IFS Copperleaf to Modernize Asset Investment Planning

E.ON Sweden has chosen IFS Copperleaf's AI decision analytics platform to enhance its asset investment planning for better strategic alignment and operational efficiency.

Analytics and AI

Syspro Highlights Breakthrough Year with AI-Driven Platform Modernization, Global Brand

Syspro reports significant global momentum marked by revenue and ARR growth, expansion of subscription services, and a transition to a cloud-first platform alongside the launch of a new brand.

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Analytics and AI

AI’s Hidden Dependencies: How Energy, Compute, Scale Change the Cost of AI

A new Blue Shift report shows how AI’s growing energy and compute demands are driving infrastructure costs that many enterprises have not priced in. Those pressures surface most clearly inside ERP systems.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Australian Government Weighs ERP Vendor Consolidation Ahead of TechnologyOne Renewal

The Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources is initiating a strategic review of its multi-vendor ERP systems, led by TechnologyOne, to promote vendor consolidation and tighter integration in preparation for a mid-2026 contract renewal.

Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP Positions SAP Cloud ERP, Embedded AI to Shape Africa’s Next Enterprise Phase

SAP is enhancing cloud and AI adoption in Africa to help organizations modernize operations and improve resilience, positioning cloud platforms and business networks as essential foundations for competitive edge, emphasizing the integration of AI for smarter enterprise processes.

Data and Data Management

Oracle NetSuite Emphasizes Governance, Control as AI Becomes Embedded Across ERP Platforms

Oracle NetSuite is enhancing governance and platform controls as AI transitions from experimentation to core ERP workflows, ensuring safe scalability of AI-enabled extensions across finance and operations while establishing standards for integration and certification within partner ecosystems.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

The Access Group Acquires MaxOptra to Strengthen Supply Chain ERP Portfolio

The Access Group's acquisition of MaxOptra enhances its supply chain division by integrating AI-driven route optimization for mid-market fleet operators, addressing industry-specific operational challenges as the global route optimization software market is expected to grow significantly.