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).

Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite
Elastic MES Platforms Shift Focus to Adaptive Manufacturing Architecture
Rockwell Automation's elastic MES platform is changing manufacturing execution systems by allowing manufacturers to implement specific functionalities independently and adapt to operational needs.
Acumatica Summit 2026: Cassandra Moore
Chris Vavra and Cassandra Moore explore key themes and trends from the 2026 Acumatica Summit in Seattle, focusing on innovations in ERP technology.
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SPS Commerce Embeds Agentic AI Into Supply Chain Execution
SPS Commerce has introduced MAX, embedding agentic AI directly into supply chain workflows. The move extends automation beyond visibility and into execution, as customers and investors look for proof that network scale can deliver measurable operational impact.
ERP Today Interview: Achyut Jajoo
Salesforce's Achyut Jajoo talks with ERP Today about how they're working on helping manufacturers enhance operational scalability through prebuilt AI templates and improving autonomy and competitiveness in the face of labor shortages.
Executives from CloudRock and SuccessDay following the acquisition, highlighting advisory-led ERP and HR consulting leadership.
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.
Construct CRM Claims One-Week ERP-to-eCommerce Rollouts for Distributors
Construct CRM has revolutionized ERP-to-eCommerce integration for distributors by reducing implementation timelines to one week through AI-driven automation and an outcome-based pricing model, enhancing digital sales channels while promising significant efficiency gains and cost savings.
Global Enterprises Using SAP BTP to Cut Customization Debt and Prepare ERP for AI
SAP BTP enables enterprises like McDonald’s and a global consulting firm to adopt clean-core ERP strategies by reducing custom code and fostering agility through extensibility, allowing for scalable operations and AI readiness in their digital transformation journeys.
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Brex’s ERP Integrations Move Accounting Control Upstream
Brex’s Accounting API connects transaction systems directly to ERP logic, enforcing accounting rules earlier in the process. The shift highlights how accounting control is moving upstream across enterprise finance architectures.
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Manufacturers Struggle With AI Readiness Despite Widespread Exploration
A Redwood Software study reveals that while nearly all manufacturers are exploring AI, only 20% feel prepared to implement it at scale due to fragmented automation systems and a disconnect between investments and operational readiness.
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i-Tech Support Brings AI Decision Intelligence to Acumatica Customers
i-Tech Support has partnered with ConverSight to provide AI-powered decision intelligence for Acumatica ERP customers, enabling faster actionable insights from ERP data with a prebuilt analytics solution.
Sage CRM 2026 R1 Prioritizes Stability Over Features in Strategic Reset
Sage's CRM 2026 R1 release, set for late March, emphasizes a predictable release cadence that facilitates smoother integrations and prepares for future AI capabilities.
Oracle NetSuite Deepens Industry Focus by Aligning AI, SuiteCloud with Vertical Workflows
Oracle NetSuite is enhancing its industry strategy by integrating embedded AI with vertical-specific workflows, allowing for intelligent capabilities tailored to sectors like services and distribution, while also empowering partners to develop specialized extensions within its platform, ultimately shifting ERP innovation towards a model that reflects industry-specific operational patterns.
Acumatica’s Focus on User Adoption Signals ERP Shift to Business Transformations
The importance of AI-enabled ERP systems that integrate seamlessly with daily workflows was exemplified by Storm Smart's successful transition to a connected ERP that improved operational efficiency at Acumatica Summit 2026.
Acumatica’s Digital Replica Push Targets Real-Time Business Intelligence Gaps
Acumatica's CEO John Case announced a transformative digital replica vision for ERP systems at Summit 2026, aimed at evolving these platforms to predictive intelligence tools.
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CData, Databricks, and the Expanding MCP Ecosystem
CData has been named a Featured Launch Partner for the Model Context Protocol in the Databricks Marketplace. The launch makes CData Connect AI available inside Databricks, positioning it as infrastructure for building AI agents that need governed access to live enterprise systems.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Oracle NetSuite Expands SuiteCloud Platform with New AI Tools for Developers, Partners
Oracle NetSuite has enhanced its SuiteCloud platform with new AI capabilities that enable developers to create intelligent applications through standardized connectors and automated tools, aiming for a more integrated and efficient ERP experience.
Inside Salesforce’s Agentforce Roundtable: How Did Leaders Really Use AI Agents in 2025?
Executives are shifting their focus from the hype of AI to practical implementation, emphasizing the importance of data activation, hybrid reasoning models, and effective change management to ensure AI agents deliver value in real-world applications.
Certinia Launches Winter ’26 Release for Improved Agentic AI, Workflow
Certinia's Winter '26 release leverages AI to enhance operational efficiency for services-centric organizations by automating project monitoring, streamlining sales-to-delivery processes and improving customer success management.
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IBM Brings Three New AI Agents to Oracle Fusion Applications AI Agent Marketplace
IBM's introduction of three new AI agents built with Oracle AI Agent Studio enhances efficiency for Oracle Fusion customers, automating tasks in finance, sales, and procurement while paving the way for future HR and supply chain agents.
Rimini Street Pushes Agentic AI into ERP Without Forcing Upgrades
Rimini Street's launch of the Rimini Agentic UX, an AI-driven layer for existing ERP systems, aims to enhance productivity and process automation without the need for costly upgrades as strategic third-party support.
Cloud-Native Logistics, Multi-Agent AI Set Pace for Next-Gen Supply Chain Resilience
Monolithic supply chain systems pose vulnerabilities for global brands amid geopolitical uncertainties, while cloud-native platforms utilizing modular services, IoT integration, and AI-driven multi-agent coordination enhance resilience, efficiency, and data security.
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AI Agents, Real-Time Connectivity Defining ERP’s Future
ERP systems are transitioning to AI-native architectures with embedded autonomous agents, enhancing efficiency by automating tasks, monitoring transactions, and suggesting corrections, prompting companies to prioritize semantic data integration, upgrade flexibility and real-time connectivity.