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).

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Security

SAP Security Patch Day March 2026 Highlights FS-QUO and Enterprise Portal Risks

SAP’s March 2026 Security Patch Day delivered 15 new Security Notes, including critical vulnerabilities affecting SAP Quotation Management Insurance and SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal. Vendor analysis highlights how trusted platform services and system integrations can amplify exposure across SAP landscapes.

Analytics and AI

Data Activation vs. AI Frustration: Analyzing Boomi’s 2026 Platform Evolution

The AI honeymoon is over. Explore how Boomi’s new Meta Hub and Agent Control Tower solve the "fragmented data" bottleneck to move enterprise AI into governed production.