ERP Today

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Enterprise Apps as Systems of Action: Workday Pushing AI into Execution with Sana Launch

Workday has launched Sana, a unified AI interface that integrates directly into its HR and finance platform, enabling users to not only analyze but also execute tasks within governed workflows, thereby redefining enterprise AI adoption by embedding it in critical business processes.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Forrester TEI Studies Project 101% ROI for Enterprises, 16-Month Payback for Midmarket on Dynamics 365 ERP

Forrester's Total Economic Impact studies revealed that adopting Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP can yield a 101% ROI over three years for enterprises and a 16-month payback for midmarket organizations by streamlining operations, standardizing processes, and centralizing data on a cloud platform.

Automation

Oracle Launches Fusion Agentic Applications and Expands AI Agent Studio to Operationalize Enterprise Workflows

Oracle's launch of Fusion Agentic Applications marks a significant evolution in ERP, embedding AI agents directly within its cloud applications to facilitate outcome-driven execution and seamless integration with existing business processes.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

‘The Critical Gap Isn’t Technical — It’s Architectural Judgment:’ Sanjay Vijay Mhaskey

Composable ERP, often discussed yet rarely implemented strategically, requires organizations to demonstrate architectural discipline and governance readiness through established standards, intentional modernization practices and proactive management.

Digital Commerce

DaVinci Commerce, Accenture Announce Global AI Transformation Partnership

DaVinci Commerce has secured a strategic investment from Accenture, establishing a global partnership to integrate its AI Commerce Experience Platform within Accenture Song's transformation practice.

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.

Analytics and AI

SAPinsider Las Vegas Q&A with David Robinson: Why SAP Customers Need Faster, Smaller, More Continuous Transformation

David Robinson, President of SAP North America, emphasized at the SAPinsider Las Vegas keynote that customers should view modernization as an IT operating model transformation rather than just a platform move, highlighting the need to address technical debt, separate core processes from innovation, and focus on continuous innovation through incremental changes and effective governance.

Analytics and AI

UiPath, Deloitte Launch Agentic ERP Platform

UiPath and Deloitte are enhancing their partnership to launch the Agentic ERP offering, which integrates autonomous AI agents and robotic process automation to provide a strategic approach for automating complex enterprise workflows across ERP systems.

Analytics and AI

Emerging AI Laws in Asia Are Raising New Questions for ERP Systems

AI regulation across Asia is evolving from voluntary guidance to binding rules, creating a fragmented compliance landscape that influences ERP design and implementation of AI, particularly concerning AI-generated content, high-impact decision-making, and the need for documentation and explainability.

Tax Compliance

Real-Time Requirements for Accurate Tax Calculations

E-invoicing is often misidentified as the sole challenge of indirect tax compliance, whereas it is merely a symptom of a broader need for enterprises to develop resilient tax architectures capable of adapting to emerging regulatory demands and continuous transaction controls.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Four-Step Guide for Turning a One-Time Cloud Migration into a Platform for Sustained Value

To successfully harness the potential of modern cloud ERP platforms, organizations must approach transformations as ongoing operational models rather than mere migrations, focusing on careful assessment, standardization in design, efficient deployment, and continuous optimization to bridge the gap between expected and realized value.

Analytics and AI

NetSuite’s Long Bet Pays Off: Why Unified ERP Is the Real Foundation of AI

Evan Goldberg founded NetSuite to address the chaos of disconnected systems in business, aiming for a unified platform that offers a single source of truth, which now positions the company to effectively incorporate AI and adapt to evolving hybrid business models while maintaining a focus on simplicity and operational clarity.

Security

Rise with SAP Security Risk Is Increasingly Shaped by Timing, Data, Assurance

As organizations accelerate their migration to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, security risks intensify, prompting a shift in focus towards proactive security measures, data-centric access control, and a structured assurance model to ensure effective protection and compliance in increasingly complex cloud environments.

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.

Analytics and AI

How Clean Core ERP Has Evolved Into a Mandate

A clean core ERP system prioritizes standardization and controlled extensions to enhance manufacturing efficiency, allowing organizations to rapidly adapt and innovate without compromising the integrity of their operational systems.

Tax Compliance

Framework or Platform? How Sovos Is Turning Tax Compliance into an ERP Strategy Decision

The article discusses the urgent need for ERP programs to integrate tax compliance as a core architectural element rather than a secondary concern, emphasizing that organizations must choose between ERP-native frameworks or specialized third-party solutions to address rapidly evolving regulatory requirements, with the choice impacting operational flexibility, risk management, and overall compliance efficiency.

Analytics and AI

The Importance of Decision-Centric Enterprises

Aptean is revolutionizing ERP by operationalizing decision-making through its Decision Centric Enterprise model, integrating AI-driven agents to enhance real-time decision support and execution in supply chains and IT.

Application Development and Integration

‘The Intelligence is Embedded in the Workflow’: Jeff Weiss

CMiC's Nexus 1 integrates over 25 AI agents into its ERP, enabling construction professionals to interact with project data using natural language, streamline workflows, reduce report preparation time and enhance decision-making.

Security

SAP Security Patch Day March 2026 Highlights FS-QUO and Enterprise Portal Risks

SAP’s March 2026 Security Patch Day delivered 15 new Security Notes, including critical vulnerabilities affecting SAP Quotation Management Insurance and SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal. Vendor analysis highlights how trusted platform services and system integrations can amplify exposure across SAP landscapes.

Analytics and AI

Agentic AI Operating Models are Redefining Supply Chain Design

As supply chains experience growing disruptions, leading organizations are adopting agentic AI operating models that autonomously optimize operations and react to real-time events while necessitating governance to address challenges like data accuracy and security.

Analytics and AI

Oracle Beats Estimates as AI Cloud Demand Surges, Lifts 2027 Revenue Outlook to $90B

Oracle's shares surged 10% after reporting strong fiscal third-quarter results, with higher-than-expected earnings and revenue driven by cloud and AI infrastructure demand, while also raising its 2027 revenue outlook amid significant new contracts and a plan to expand its data center capacity.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Argano Acquires Denovo Ventures, Expands Oracle ERP Infrastructure

Argano strengthens its Oracle-centric ERP modernization efforts by acquiring Denovo Ventures, aiming to provide integrated, AI-driven cloud solutions that streamline operations for JD Edwards customers and enhance end-to-end services in the Oracle ecosystem.

Supply Chain Management

‘The Focus is on Strengthening Foundations, Not Adding Complexity’: Rodney Manzo

Sage's State of Supply Chain Report highlights that many companies are unprepared for supply chain disruptions, with insufficient real-time data and visibility leading to vulnerabilities.

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.

European Economic and Social Committee building in Brussels representing EU cloud sovereignty and data governance policy.

Cloud Platform and Technology

‘Sovereignty Washing’: Why Cloud Sovereignty Claims Don’t Always Match Reality

As concerns about data sovereignty grow across Europe, many cloud providers now promote “sovereign cloud” solutions. But legal jurisdiction, technology dependencies, and supply-chain relationships can complicate these claims. This article explores the emerging phenomenon of sovereignty washing and explains how organizations can evaluate whether cloud services truly meet sovereignty requirements.

Financial Management

AI Data Transformation Layer Introduced to Eliminate Manual ERP

SageX is leveraging AI-powered purchase order and invoice automation to significantly enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve data quality in finance operations, positioning itself as a critical component in the evolving landscape of enterprise AI and ERP systems.

Analytics and AI

CMiC Launches AI-Powered Construction ERP to Improve Processes

CMiC has introduced NEXUS, an AI-powered construction ERP platform with over 25 integrated intelligent agents and analytics, transforming ERP into an AI-operating environment and automating various project management and financial processes.

Analytics and AI

AI Assistants Are Emerging as the Control Layer for Autonomous Supply Chains

AI-powered assistants are revolutionizing supply chains by enhancing data accessibility, responsiveness, and execution speed, with organizations investing in these tools experiencing significant operational and financial benefits.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Integrating Real-Time Data with ERP Systems Yields Improvements

Advanced technology significantly enhances manufacturing by streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and reducing costs, with a strong emphasis on smart manufacturing initiatives, real-time data integration and closed-loop planning to optimize operations.

Supply Chain Management

IFS Completes Softeon Acquisition, Expands Warehouse Management and Robotics

IFS has acquired Softeon, creating a unified platform that integrates warehouse management and robotics with enterprise planning to enhance supply chain operations and address gaps between execution and strategy.