ERP

Sage Future 2026: Jon Fasoli

Jon Fasoli, SVP of Sage Intacct, discusses how the cloud financial technology is helping improve operations and management for their customers in many industry in a video interview at Sage Future.

Manufacturers face deployment hurdles for smart technologies: SYSPRO

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Syspro Marketplace Expands ERP Reach for Manufacturers and Distributors

Syspro has launched a curated marketplace to help manufacturers and distributors enhance their ERP platforms by providing access to a growing ecosystem of integrated solutions, thereby reducing the need for costly custom integrations and accelerating operational performance.

CRM and Customer Experience

Sage Agentic ERP Shifting From Passive Recording to Active Prevention

The evolution of ERP systems from passive record-keeping to proactive, AI-powered agents capable of real-time monitoring and decision-making is outlined by Sage, emphasizing the necessity for companies to integrate such capabilities to remain competitive.

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.

Financial Management

Sage HCM Targets Cost Gaps Bleeding Product Manufacturers Dry

Manufacturers, facing tight margins, are turning to Sage HCM to unify HR, payroll, and financial data in real time, enabling better visibility and management of labor costs to prevent margin losses.

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.

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.

ERP cloud lifecycle management dashboard showing integration complexity and AI-driven automation

Quality and Testing

Opkey Report Signals ‘Cloud Velocity Crisis’ as ERP Complexity, Costs, AI Expectations Collide

A new report from Opkey finds enterprise ERP teams struggling to keep pace with cloud release cycles, rising integration costs, and manual lifecycle processes, with agentic AI emerging as a key response.

ERP Strategy and Planning

How AI Agents Are Reshaping ERP in the “SaaSpocalypse” Era

The “SaaSpocalypse” makes for a dramatic storyline, but it flattens critical distinctions in how AI agents interact with enterprise software layers. Lightweight, UI-heavy workflow tools are clearly exposed, yet systems of record that own deep data, compliance and audit trails...

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.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Hoshizaki Bets On IFS Cloud For Future AI Manufacturing Modernization

Hoshizaki is transitioning from customized legacy ERP systems to the standardized IFS Cloud platform to enhance manufacturing efficiency, support Industrial AI applications, and streamline operations across its production sites.

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.

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Human Capital Management

How AI Is Forcing ERP Vendors to Rethink the Human Side of Transformation

Research indicates that 88% of chief human resource officers believe AI accelerates the readiness of early-career talent, placing pressure on ERP vendors to enhance their platforms for intuitive AI experiences, while also emphasizing the need for clear governance to mitigate risks.

Cloud Platform and Technology

ERP Today Interview: Rick Rider

Rick Rider, SVP of product management at Infor, discusses the transformative impact of autonomous AI on ERP systems, viewing it as a beneficial evolution rather than a crisis, while emphasizing the importance of robust underlying systems and exploring the variations in U.S. and European approaches to AI.

Application Development and Integration

Application-as-a-Service Pushing ERP Toward Composable Stacks

The Application as a Service model is increasingly adopted by businesses seeking flexibility over monolithic systems, prompting CIOs to adapt their purchasing, integration, and governance strategies for a diverse array of specialized applications across various sectors, while also addressing challenges related to vendor management and ensuring data consistency.

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.

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.

Analytics and AI

ECI Software Acquires Drypowder to Reduce Manual AR Workflows

ECI Software Solutions has acquired Drypowder to integrate advanced accounts receivable and digital payment solutions into its ERP framework, addressing inefficiencies in financial workflows within construction and building materials industries and enhancing operational performance for its global customer base.

Analytics and AI

Rootstock Acquires Ascent Solutions to Increase Salesforce Reach

Rootstock Software's acquisition of Ascent Solutions enhances its Salesforce-native ERP capabilities for manufacturers and distributors, focusing on operational consolidation and AI readiness.

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

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.

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.

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.

Modular Cloud Transformation and Composable ERP

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Latin America ERP Software Market Poised for Heavy Growth, Competition

The Latin American ERP software market is experiencing significant growth driven by cloud-based and localized solutions, prompting technology leaders to adapt their strategies for vendor selection and architecture governance amidst increasing competitive pressures and regional requirements.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Fujifilm Acquires ETG Global to Accelerate ERP Systems Business Expansion

Fujifilm Business Innovation's acquisition of ETG Global focuses on enhancing how midmarket enterprises engage with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP systems by creating a unified network capable of consistent implementation and support across multiple regions.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

How Intelligent ERP Solutions are Driving Manufacturing Operational Excellence

Modern ERP systems have evolved from merely consolidating financial and operational data to providing real-time operational intelligence, enhancing decision-making for manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators by integrating workflows.

Analytics and AI

Adronite Secures $5 Million Series A Funding Round

Adronite's $5 million Series A funding, led by Gatemore Capital Management, marks a shift towards AI-driven codebase intelligence as essential infrastructure for large enterprises.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Closing the ERP Intelligence-to-Action Gap

Over 70% of ERP initiatives are projected to fail by 2027 due to the gap between insights generated and coordinated actions taken, as traditional ERP systems, despite modernizations such as AI and analytics, struggle with structural issues that prevent timely decision-making across interconnected divisions.