Application Development and Integration

In order to thrive and ensure their viability, contemporary enterprises must create and implement applications with a focus on superior quality, user experience, and seamless integration. Simultaneously, it is crucial to mitigate risks associated with the swift development and deployment of applications, particularly within the context of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

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Security
SAP Security Patch Day May 2026 Shows Risk Beyond Core Applications
SAP’s May 2026 Security Patch Day shows why SAP teams need to look beyond severity scores. Critical vulnerabilities affected S/4HANA and Commerce Cloud, while Mini Shai-Hulud brought developer tooling, credentials, and supply-chain exposure into the SAP security conversation.
Application Development and Integration
The Power of Co-Existence: Orchestrating AI Agents and SAP
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |3:00 PM BST |4:00 PM CEST  In the race to modernize the enterprise, the debate is no longer about choosing one ecosystem over another; it’s about extending value from your existing SAP...
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Application Development and Integration
SAP API Policy Raises New Questions About ERP Integration and AI Access
SAP’s updated API policy is raising questions about ERP integration, AI access, and partner products. The policy puts new scrutiny on undocumented APIs, large-scale extraction, and the supported pathways customers and partners use to access SAP data.
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Automation
Addovation and Snowfox Bring AI-Driven Invoice Automation into IFS Finance Workflows
Addovation's partnership with Snowfox enables IFS customers to automate over 90% of invoice processing within existing finance workflows using embedded AI, addressing rising invoice volumes and enhancing operational efficiency without requiring system redesigns.
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.
Application Development and Integration
Infor’s April Update Sharpens CloudSuite WFM for Frontline Reality
Infor's April 2026 Cumulative Update enhances CloudSuite Workforce Management with user-friendly improvements in scheduling and time and attendance functions, aiming to boost productivity and operational efficiency for supervisors and frontline managers.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
What TCS and SAP Show About the Future of ERP Delivery
TCS and SAP show how ERP delivery is shifting toward integrated, partner-led models that combine workforce skills, system implementation, and ongoing operations.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Automation, Cloud Redrawing ERP Market Boundaries
Enterprise resource planning is evolving into an intelligent, automated framework driven by cloud technology and AI, with projected software revenue reaching $157 billion by 2033, emphasizing the critical role of ERP in automating workflows and enhancing organizational responsiveness to disruptions.
Application Development and Integration
Wipro’s Alpha Net Deal Targets AI Application Services
Wipro's acquisition of select customer contracts and teams from Alpha Net Consulting for up to $70.8 million emphasizes a shift towards providers integrating enterprise software development, data engineering and AI capabilities.
Application Development and Integration
The Power of Co-Existence: Orchestrating AI Agents and SAP
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |3:00 PM BST |4:00 PM CEST  In the race to modernize the enterprise, the debate is no longer about choosing one ecosystem over another; it’s about extending value from your existing SAP...
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Application Development and Integration
Crawford Connect Highlighting ERP’s Noisiest Supply Chain Gaps at Epicor Insights
Crawford Connect is a portal-driven platform designed to enhance collaboration among manufacturers, distributors and their suppliers and customers by streamlining processes.
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.
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance
SAP GRC for SAP HANA Update Signals Real-Time Processing Shift and 2027 Transition Timeline
The SAP GRC update for SAP HANA focuses on execution, introducing Fiori-based workflows, real-time processing, and tighter S/4HANA alignment. The shift also signals a broader transition as GRC 12.0 approaches its 2027 maintenance deadline.
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Tax Compliance
Bangladesh’s Digital Tax Push Reshapes Compliance for RMG Supply Chains
Bangladesh’s move to digital tax systems is reshaping compliance across RMG supply chains, increasing reliance on supplier data accuracy, ERP execution, and integrated financial processes.
Application Development and Integration
RxERP Hub Targets Pharma’s Serialization Blind Spots
RxERP has launched its upgraded Hub, transforming its serialized platform into a comprehensive infrastructure for the pharmaceutical supply chain, enhancing compliance management through unit-level audit capabilities and standardized logging, fostering greater operational confidence and efficiency.
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.
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
Syspro Names Leanne Taylor CEO as Part of Leadership Succession Plan
Syspro has appointed Leanne Taylor as CEO, succeeding Jaco Maritz, to spearhead the company's next phase of growth driven by AI and operational intelligence in ERP, reflecting a strategic alignment with its new ownership under Advent.
Data and Data Management
Inside the Global Data Center Investment Surge and Why It Matters for ERP Leaders
Recent massive investments in data centers by major tech companies signify a transformative buildout of global computing capacity, driven by the demands of enterprise AI, geographic strategic importance, and energy constraints, reshaping how cloud and AI services will be delivered in the future.
MAG Snowflake data visibility
Analytics and AI
How MAG Unified Data with Snowflake to Improve Visibility and Reduce Costs
Mark Anthony Group (MAG) unified fragmented data using Snowflake to improve visibility, reduce total cost of ownership, and enable faster, AI-driven decisions across global operations.
Data and Data Management
The Power BI Crash That Sparked a Data Revolution at Dodge Industrial
Dodge Industrial underwent a radical data transformation, shifting from a fragmented legacy system to a unified architecture using SAP Datasphere and S/4HANA, enabling agile governance and reliable data access for users.
Data and Data Management
Education ERP Market Growth Is Real, But the Numbers Tell a Fragmented Story
The education ERP market is rapidly growing due to modernization pressures in educational institutions, yet forecasts for its future size and growth rate vary widely, reflecting differing definitions of the market, assumptions about cloud adoption and AI impact, and changing pricing models.
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Financial Management
Zapier and Rillet Connect AI-Native ERP to Broader Finance Stack
Zapier and Rillet have partnered to deliver AI-native finance ERP integration across more than 8,000 applications. The integration connects Rillet’s AI-driven general ledger with Zapier’s orchestration layer, enabling finance teams to automate workflows, coordinate processes across systems, and support continuous close operations.
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Analytics and AI
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.
Application Development and Integration
Solving the Migration Puzzle: SAP S/4HANA Transformation With MuleSoft and Deloitte Digital
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA from legacy systems involves complex challenges, including data migration risks and potential business disruptions, but adopting an API-led integration approach with platforms like MuleSoft can streamline the transition and enhance system resilience.
Application Development and Integration
Roche’s Co-Exist Integration Strategy for SAP S/4HANA Transformation
Roche's integration of diverse systems through a co-exist strategy using MuleSoft and SAP's Cloud Platform Integration has streamlined its SAP S/4HANA transformation, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction despite the complexities of its operations.
Application Development and Integration
5 Steps for Accelerating Your SAP S/4HANA Integration
Transforming to SAP S/4HANA requires a strategic, multifaceted approach that includes cataloging existing systems, selecting the right integration platform, embracing a hybrid strategy, utilizing API-led connectivity, and partnering with experienced integration experts, all facilitated by MuleSoft's solutions to enhance efficiency and ensure a successful transition.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
CIOs Shift SAP Transformation Focus to Long-Term Value at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026
CIOs at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 discuss how SAP transformation decisions are shifting toward long-term value, with a focus on migration versus modernization, cost pressures, and post-go-live accountability.
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.
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.
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