ERP Today

Digital Sovereignty Is a Board-Level ‘Mandate’ in the AI Era: IBM Whitepaper

Digital sovereignty is evolving from a technical issue to a strategic priority for enterprises, driven by the need to manage AI, comply with strict government regulations on data handling, and leverage untapped data.

Analytics and AI

Construction ERP Evolution: How AI-Enhanced Integration Addresses North America’s Workforce Crisis

The construction ERP landscape is shifting towards AI-enhanced, best-of-breed integrations that address operational inefficiencies driven by labor shortages, regulatory complexities, and margin pressures, reflecting a trend where vertical specialists form core components of ERP ecosystems.

Analytics and AI

iBASEt Launches Domain-Specific AI Platform for Aerospace Manufacturing

iBASEt launched Solumina AI, a specialized artificial intelligence platform for regulated aerospace and defense manufacturing, featuring modules that enhance operational workflows while challenging traditional ERP and PLM vendors relying on generic AI.

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Supply Chain Management

How ERP, AI Can Improve Logistics and Operations Efficiency

Artificial intelligence is transforming logistics by enabling continuous optimization through integrated ERP systems, facilitating improved decision-making, reducing operational costs, and enhancing delivery performance.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance

NAVEX Top 10 Risk & Compliance Trends 2026: AI, Supply Chains, Governance Pressures Shaping the Year Ahead

NAVEX’s 2026 Risk & Compliance Trends report outlines the top 10 pressures shaping governance, AI, supply chains, and workplace culture. Discover what compliance leaders need to know to build resilient, accountable programs this year.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Sage Brings Copilot into Operations to Push Manufacturing, Distribution Toward Agentic Supply Chains

Sage has integrated its Copilot AI assistant into Sage Operations to enhance operational workflows with earlier risk detection and proactive insights for manufacturing and distribution teams, signaling a move towards more agent-driven operational models.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Syngenta Deploys SAP Cloud ERP Private, SAP Business AI to Support Data-Driven Agriculture

Syngenta has partnered with SAP to integrate AI-driven capabilities into its operations, aiming to enhance decision-making, automate workflows, and support sustainable agriculture through advanced data analytics and ERP modernization.

Service Management

Klipboard Acquires Savance to Boost Wholesale Distribution Presence

Klipboard has acquired Savance Enterprise, a specialist ERP software platform for wholesale distribution, enhancing its capabilities in the industry and enabling Savance to leverage Klipboard's resources for growth.

Analytics and AI

MISO, Microsoft Partner on Azure-, AI-Powered Grid Platform to Streamline Planning Cycles

Microsoft and MISO are collaborating to develop an AI-driven data platform on Azure to enhance grid planning and operations, aiming to reduce analysis cycles from weeks to minutes and support a more resilient, data-informed energy system as demand for electrification and renewables grows.

Analytics and AI

Autonomous AI and Composable Architectures are Helping ERPs Transforming Energy Sector

The oil, gas and chemical industries are shifting their enterprise resource planning strategies towards autonomous operations and composable architectures, spurred by low commodity prices and increasing regulatory demands, leading to improved decision-making through AI and enhanced operational efficiencies.

Analytics and AI

Why Small Plants Need Enterprise-Level Capabilities Without Enterprise Overhead

Small plants are increasingly adopting cloud ERP solutions to gain visibility and control without the need for extensive IT resources, shifting from fragmented systems to integrated operations that enhance efficiency.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Boutique Firms, GSIs, and Emergence of Reinforcement Models in Enterprise ERP Delivery

Enterprise ERP delivery is evolving from single-provider models to collaborative partner ecosystems, utilizing a mix of large global systems integrators, staffing firms, and boutique consultancies to address the complexities of multi-year initiatives.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Japan Cloud ERP Market Growth Expected as Digital Transformation Accelerates

Japan's cloud ERP market is set for substantial growth at a CAGR of 20.1% through 2032, fueled by government digital transformation initiatives and AI solutions, with major vendors driving deployment across manufacturing and retail sectors.

Analytics and AI

Blue Yonder Taps Kelley Lear to Lead Global Alliances, Scale AI-Driven Supply Chain Ecosystem with Microsoft

Kelley Lear's appointment as corporate VP at Blue Yonder aims to enhance a 300-plus partner ecosystem focused on AI-driven supply chain solutions with Microsoft, emphasizing innovation, strategic alliances, and the use of agentic AI for better partner intelligence.

Supply Chain Management

AWS, SAP Tighten e-Commerce Integration with MCF and Buy with Prime Accelerators for S/4HANA

Amazon is enhancing its SAP offerings in retail and direct-to-consumer markets by launching prebuilt Accelerators for seamless integration of Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime into SAP S/4HANA, aiming to simplify and expedite integration processes for SAP merchants.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Acumatica Names Pollock as Chief Product Officer to Lead Cloud ERP Innovation

Acumatica has appointed Jon Pollock as Chief Product Officer to lead product management and user experience, focusing on advancing the company's strategy amidst growing demand for scalable cloud ERP solutions in mid-market businesses.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft Acquires Osmos to Embed Autonomous Data Engineering in Fabric Platform

Microsoft's acquisition of Osmos introduces agentic AI into Microsoft Fabric, revolutionizing data engineering by automating data preparation tasks, targeting improved efficiency for ERP professionals.

Application Development and Integration

Oracle NetSuite Expands Partner Program to Accelerate AI Innovation

Oracle NetSuite has expanded its partner program with a new SuiteApp.AI Marketplace, enhanced developer resources, and certification pathways to accelerate AI adoption in its ecosystem, enabling partners to create AI-driven applications that integrate with core ERP workflows, while promoting faster innovation and reducing complexity for customers.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Agentic AI, Composable Architectures Are Redefining Manufacturing ERP as Autonomous Operations

Manufacturing technology executives are experiencing a major shift in ERP systems from transactional backends to autonomous AI-driven decision engines that automate procurement and production processes, with successful implementations emphasizing governance frameworks over algorithm sophistication.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Syspro Acquires Evocon to Strengthen Digital Shopfloor Capabilities, Operational Efficiency

Syspro has acquired Estonia-based Evocon to enhance its digital shop floor capabilities, providing manufacturers with improved real-time production monitoring and operational efficiency tools, enabling better decision-making and deeper integration.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

What CData Connect AI Does for Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Agent 365

CData Connect AI adds MCP-based connectivity, context, and governance to AI agents built in Microsoft Copilot Studio and Agent 365, enabling secure access to live enterprise data at scale.

Analytics and AI

Microsoft Pitches Agentic ERP, CRM as Operating System for AI-First Enterprises

Microsoft's shift to AI-first autonomous enterprises involves agents across Dynamics 365 that interpret data, collaborate, and enhance operations by automating tasks within finance, supply chain, and CRM, emphasizing the integration of systems and intelligence for adaptive, measurable outcomes.

Financial Management

Charted Opens London Office to Take ERP Native AP Automation Deeper into UK, EMEA

Charted is expanding its ERP-native accounts payable automation into London and the EMEA market, focusing on an end-to-end solution fully integrated within ERP systems, while leveraging a partner-led growth model and preparing for region-specific capabilities, including e-invoicing by 2026.

Analytics and AI

Anthropic Extends Claude into Healthcare, Matching OpenAI’s Health Push with Record-Aware, HIPAA-Ready Tools

Anthropic is launching Claude for Healthcare, a tool designed for both consumer and enterprise markets that integrates directly with health data sources while ensuring HIPAA compliance, marking a significant shift in healthcare AI to address the complexities of medical records and administrative tasks.

Analytics and AI

OpenAI Is Targeting Hospitals and Patients Alike with Healthcare Platform, ChatGPT Health Data Integrations

OpenAI is venturing into healthcare with 'OpenAI for Healthcare' aimed at institutions and a consumer-focused 'ChatGPT Health' that personalizes medical interactions, while addressing privacy concerns and the need for robust data governance.

Financial Management

Hg Acquires OneStream to Accelerate Finance AI Platform Development

OneStream has entered a $6.4 billion all-cash acquisition agreement with Hg, enhancing its AI capabilities and signaling intensified competition within the expanding corporate performance management software market.

Analytics and AI

Retail AI Hits NRF 2026: SAP, Microsoft, Workday Turn Agentic Platforms into New Operating System for Stores and Commerce

Retail tech giants SAP, Microsoft, and Workday are leveraging AI to transform commerce operations into integrated, agent-driven systems at the NRF 2026 event, showcasing a shift from isolated applications to comprehensive retail infrastructure.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

AI Moves to the Core of ERP: What Technology Leaders Should Expect

Artificial intelligence is evolving from a supplementary feature to an essential element of ERP, enhancing demand forecasting, operational responses, and executive decision-making.

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Security

Microsoft Warns of Rising PhaaS Attacks in 365 Environments

Microsoft warns of rising internal-looking phishing in Microsoft 365, which exploit misconfigured routing and weak authentication. PhaaS platforms like Tycoon2FA automate these attacks, and hybrid email environments from cloud migrations increase risk, making enterprise inboxes more vulnerable.

Analytics and AI

The Enterprise AI Revolution Is Boring, and That Is What Makes It Work

The article advocates for 'boring AI,' which emphasizes embedding AI into back-end processes and workflows to deliver real operational value, as opposed to flashy, superficial applications that often fail to provide measurable returns.