ERP transformation

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

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.

Lift-and-Shift ERP Strategies NTT DATA and Microsoft

Cloud Platform and Technology

Demystifying SAP Business Suite and Cloud ERP with SAP Transformation Leader Anurag Barua

As SAP customers navigate the challenges of transformation deadlines, increasing cloud options, and rapid AI advancements, Anurag Barua emphasizes a structured approach to modernize with clarity amidst complexity, presenting vital insights at SAPinsider 2026 on utilizing RISE and GROW strategies for successful migration to SAP Cloud ERP.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Cultivating Twin Transformation in Manufacturing

Mid-sized manufacturers must implement Twin Transformation—simultaneously enhancing digital and sustainable practices across their operations—by leveraging SAP S/4HANA, Digital Manufacturing, and Sustainability Footprint Management while integrating principles of strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational foundation to create cohesive value rather than fragmented initiatives.

CIOs attend SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 session on AI adoption and SAP strategy

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAP CIOs Say AI Adoption Remains Early Despite Growing Attention

CIOs report that AI execution in ERP environments remains limited, with organizations prioritizing efficiency, cost control, and data readiness over large-scale AI deployment.

Executives from CloudRock and SuccessDay following the acquisition, highlighting advisory-led ERP and HR consulting leadership.

ERP Strategy and Planning

CloudRock Was the One Deal SuccessDay Said Yes To

After years of rejecting acquisition approaches, SuccessDay agreed to a founder-led ERP consulting acquisition with CloudRock. The deal highlights how advisory-first consulting firms are scaling deliberately without disrupting delivery models or client relationships.

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.

Businessperson hold an image of an AI agent in hand.

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.

Enterprise Architecture

How SAP Experience Centers Win Transformation

SAP's Experience Centers have transformed from showrooms to operational labs, exemplified by the fully functional S.Mart Store in Walldorf, illustrating the company's commitment to co-creating practical industry solutions with customers.

Analytics and AI

Agentic AI Defined and How It Is Reshaping the Enterprise Architect’s Role

The rise of agentic AI in enterprise applications is transforming the role of architects from static designers to dynamic overseers, requiring new workflows and governance models as AI increasingly undertakes decision-making tasks historically handled by humans.

Tax Compliance

Tax Automation Becomes Mission Critical as SAP S/4HANA Transformations Confront Rising Complexity

Tax automation is crucial for successful SAP S/4HANA transformations, as early integration can prevent delays and compliance risks, underscoring the importance of clean data governance and native tax functionality in ERP systems.

Automation

IBM Pushes Toyota South Africa’s SAP Modernization Forward with On-Time S/4HANA Upgrades

IBM is modernizing Toyota South Africa Motors' core systems through two SAP S/4HANA upgrades that enhance data visibility and streamline operations, marking a critical step in Toyota's transition from legacy systems ahead of the 2027 support deadline.

ERP Strategy and Planning

From Trophy to Transformation

How a key industry award fueled SAP’s momentum in the race for AI and cloud dominance.

fast driving race car | ORECA group partnership with IFS

Cloud Platform and Technology

Industry-specific solutions can be key to the cloud – a speedy look at motorsports

Moving to the cloud, businesses should consider industry-specific solutions to enhance operations and drive digital transformation while navigating the complexities of cloud migration.