Business Process Management and Automation

Software applications dedicated to Business Process Management (BPM) empower professionals in both business and IT to design executable workflows through standardized symbols and language.

These applications serve a diverse range of functions, enabling users to visualize, simulate, and automatically generate code for business processes. Moreover, BPM facilitates the creation of reports and documentation specific to these processes. For enterprises dealing with intricate or time-intensive processes, BPM proves to be an advantageous solution, aiding in the optimization and automation of these operations. Notably, within the realm of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), BPM plays a significant role in assisting businesses to conform to regulatory requirements by establishing a transparent and audit-friendly record of process execution. Consequently, BPM emerges as a valuable asset for businesses of all sizes seeking to enhance their process management within the context of ERP integration.

Construction ERP Evolution: How AI-Enhanced Integration Addresses North America’s Workforce Crisis
The construction ERP landscape is shifting towards AI-enhanced, best-of-breed integrations that address operational inefficiencies driven by labor shortages, regulatory complexities, and margin pressures, reflecting a trend where vertical specialists form core components of ERP ecosystems.
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QueBIT Partners with Rillet to Deliver AI-Native ERP Solutions
QueBIT has formed a strategic partnership with Rillet to provide AI-native ERP solutions aimed at high-growth organizations, enabling faster deployments and scalable operations as alternatives to traditional ERP systems.
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TCS Acquires Coastal to Expand Salesforce and AI Consulting Capabilities
Tata Consultancy Services has acquired Coastal for $700 million, enhancing its Salesforce and AI capabilities with Coastal’s 600 professionals, thereby positioning TCS to expand its global transformation services.
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Workday Launches Paradox ATS for Faster Frontline Hiring
Workday's integration of the AI-driven Paradox Conversational Applicant Tracking System streamlines frontline hiring by enabling mobile-first applications, drastically reducing time-to-hire to an average of 3.5 days and automating up to 90% of hiring tasks.
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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.
Retail AI Hits NRF 2026: SAP, Microsoft, Workday Turn Agentic Platforms into New Operating System for Stores and Commerce
Retail tech giants SAP, Microsoft, and Workday are leveraging AI to transform commerce operations into integrated, agent-driven systems at the NRF 2026 event, showcasing a shift from isolated applications to comprehensive retail infrastructure.
Syspro, SugarCRM Collaboration Offers Connected Floor Solution for Manufacturers and Distributors
Syspro and SugarCRM have partnered to introduce Sugar for Syspro, an integrated solution that enhances precision selling for manufacturers and distributors by unifying product, customer and sales data for a better connected ERP system.
Sri Lanka Plans Centralized ERP Marketplace and GovTech Authority to Unify State Systems
Sri Lanka is implementing a centralized ERP-style marketplace to standardize government IT and procurement, reduce duplication, and support local startups by reforming procurement processes under a new GovTech authority and Digital Economy Ministry.
SAP Sovereign Cloud
SAP Sets May 2026 Cutoff for S/4HANA Compatibility Packs, Offering Final Transition Window
SAP is granting a final five-month extension for on-premises S/4HANA customers to transition from Compatibility Packs to cloud solutions, pushing expiration dates to May 2026 to help manage this critical migration.
How Microsoft Is Rewiring ERP with Composable Dynamics 365
Microsoft's ERP strategy focuses on a composable approach using Dynamics 365 as a modular backbone for industry-specific solutions, emphasizing scenario-driven capabilities, AI integration, and partner specialization to create tailored solutions on a shared cloud platform.
SAP, Partners Turn Embedded Business AI into Concrete ERP Wins
SAP and its partners are transforming AI from concept to implementation by integrating SAP Business AI and SAP BTP into workflows that enhance efficiency and collaboration, as illustrated by successful case studies from companies like FRoSTA and Aspen Pumps.
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Google Launches Gemini for Government, Supporting DOE Labs on Genesis Mission
Google launches Gemini for Government at 47 cents per year for federal agencies, partnering with DOE National Labs to enhance scientific productivity through agentic AI workflows, secure collaboration, and advanced research tools.
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ClickUp Addresses Work Sprawl with Codegen Acquisition
ClickUp has acquired AI startup Codegen to enhance its platform with autonomous software engineering capabilities, integrating execution engines with enterprise context for a unified workspace that enables AI agents to perform tasks across multiple systems.
Cognizant AI
Cognizant and Microsoft Target the Last-Mile Problem in Enterprise AI
Cognizant and Microsoft have expanded their AI partnership to co-develop industry-specific solutions and integrate Microsoft's AI stack into Cognizant’s services, primarily benefiting sectors like financial services and healthcare, as they aim to enhance AI deployment and operational impacts through deeper collaboration and streamlined workflows.
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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.
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The Death of the Static SKU: Why AI-First Monetization Demands a New Architecture
The generative AI revolution is prompting a shift in software product roadmaps, necessitating a move from rigid billing systems based on static SKUs to dynamic pricing models that enhance agility and allow for complex consumption-based monetization.
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Nonprofits Want AI, but They Need Modern ERP Platforms First—Unit4 Study
Nonprofits are facing operational challenges due to increased demand from crises and economic uncertainties, prompting 83% to invest in generative AI and modernized ERP systems for better data integration, mission impact, and donor transparency.
Salesforce Agentforce Playbook: Five Steps to Fund and Scale Enterprise AI
In a competitive AI market, the key to success lies not in the technology itself but in crafting a solid business case that emphasizes clear problem definition, coalition-building, scalable solutions, and pre-deployment governance to ensure measurable ROI and executive buy-in.
Anthropic Set to Donate MCP to New Linux Foundation Agentic AI Foundation
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) donation to the Agentic AI Foundation, under the Linux Foundation, aims to ensure its neutral governance and collaborative development within a multi-vendor environment.
Rootstock Launches Managed Services Offering with Turnkey Administration
Rootstock Software has launched its Managed Services to provide manufacturers and distributors with turnkey ERP administration to streamline operations and align with evolving business needs.
KAMAX Strengthening Supply Chain Operations Through Digitalization, Logistics Management
KAMAX, a German automotive parts manufacturer, is enhancing logistics efficiency and sustainability by implementing SAP's digital solutions for supply chain management while modernizing its operations across multiple plants.
Lessons from a Mid-Market Manufacturer’s Move to a Cloud-Native ERP
Boca Terry's successful ERP transition from legacy systems to a cloud-native platform illustrates how aligning software capabilities with business needs, fostering strong partner relationships, and ensuring disciplined implementation are crucial for mid-market companies seeking operational efficiency and growth.
NTT DATA to Acquire SPRO, Expanding SAP Agribusiness Strength in Brazil
NTT DATA Business Solutions is enhancing its SAP growth strategy in Brazil through the planned acquisition of agribusiness SAP specialist SPRO IT Solutions, which will broaden its customer base and industry scope in a sector vital to the country's economy.
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Digital Tools Help SMEs Secure Green Financing: New Sage–ICC Report
A new Sage–ICC study reveals that while 70% of SMEs prioritize sustainability, only 3% access green financing, largely due to a lack of quality reporting tools, which impedes their ability to secure funding necessary for sustainable growth.
IBM, AWS are Accelerating Enterprise Agentic AI Deployment
IBM and AWS are enhancing their Agentic AI initiatives through a partnership that integrates AI capabilities and solutions, aimed at improving enterprise productivity and customer experiences while facilitating secure software development and ERP modernization.
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Global HR Agent Delivers Real-Time Advisory for SAP SuccessFactors
Globalization Partners' G-P Gia is now available on SAP Store, providing real-time, compliant global HR guidance through an integration with SAP SuccessFactors and Joule, enhancing efficiency for multinational companies.
M&A
Cloud ERP Market Projected to Triple Growth by 2032
The Cloud ERP market is projected to grow to $176.93 billion by 2032, driven by increasing demand for scalable solutions, AI integration and cost-effective deployment as well as an emphasis toward operational efficiency.