Cloud Platform and Technology

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrates smoothly with cloud platforms, representing a pragmatic evolution in technology. The collaboration between ERP and cloud technology offers practical advantages, including scalability, accessibility, and agility for businesses. This combination enables real-time collaboration, data analytics, and improved security. Embracing the cloud allows ERP systems to adapt dynamically to changing business needs. Cloud-based ERP solutions offer efficient resource utilization, cost-effectiveness, and swift deployment, contributing to operational efficiency. In the current landscape of digital transformation, the integration of ERP with cloud technology serves as a practical strategy, ensuring businesses remain adaptable, competitive, and technologically proficient.

A woman in a lab with test tubes
Analytics and AI
Oracle Targets Research Data Fragmentation with New AI Platform
Oracle has introduced the Life Sciences AI Data Platform, a cloud-native offering designed to unify clinical and research datasets, integrate with Fusion applications, and support analytics across the research lifecycle.
Oracle Abilene Campus
Cloud Platform and Technology
Oracle Plans $50B Capital Raise to Support Cloud Infrastructure Demand
Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through equity and debt to fund Oracle Cloud Infrastructure expansion, linking capital strategy to contracted cloud demand.
chat gpt on a phone screen
Analytics and AI
Snowflake, OpenAI Partner to Embed AI in Data Cloud in $200M Deal
Snowflake and OpenAI have entered a $200 million multiyear partnership to embed OpenAI models directly into Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, enabling enterprises to build AI agents and analyze data within governed environments.
Analytics and AI
Acumatica Summit Recap: ERP Elevated as Proactive Intelligence Infrastructure
At Summit 2026, Acumatica executives revealed a vision for ERP systems as predictive intelligence platforms leveraging digital replicas and AI to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance user experiences through behavioral telemetry, all while emphasizing a partner-led growth model to address mid-market challenges.
Cloud Platform and Technology
How Cloud ERP Helps Manufacturers Improve Productivity and Logistics
Cloud-based ERP platforms are transforming manufacturing operations to foster predictable workflows and improve efficiency, with the market expected to reach $23 billion by 2025, as companies shift from manual processes to automated, data-driven systems that enhance supply chain visibility and stability.
Vancouver skyline representing Canada’s growing enterprise technology and cloud investment market.
Analytics and AI
Workday to Invest CAD $1 Billion in Canada as Demand Grows for Compliant, AI-Enabled ERP
Workday plans a CAD $1 billion investment in Canada to expand talent, operations, and customer support as demand grows for compliant, AI-enabled ERP software.
SAP sign showing logo outside of office building.
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP Q4 2025 Earnings Analysis: Record Profits vs. Cloud Growth Concerns
SAP SE reported strong profitability for 2025 with a 111% increase in IFRS operating profit to €9.83 billion, but faced a slowdown in cloud growth and lower-than-expected 2026 revenue guidance.
Taming Landed Costs
Cloud Platform and Technology
Net at Work Acquires BHE Consulting to Expand Capabilities in Construction, Manufacturing
Net at Work has acquired BHE Consulting to enhance its ERP expertise in construction, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution, positioning itself to support clients throughout the ERP lifecycle as mid-market demand shifts towards cloud-based solutions.
Dayne Turbitt
Cloud Platform and Technology
Snowflake Names Dayne Turbitt SVP for EMEA Operations
Snowflake has appointed Dayne Turbitt as Senior Vice President for EMEA to lead regional go-to-market operations, as the company continues to scale enterprise execution and leadership depth.
US Army Vet and US Flags
Cloud Platform and Technology
VA Plans ERP Modernization Shift Toward Cloud-Based Operations
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a cloud-based ERP upgrade to consolidate enterprise service operations, support large-scale users, and modernize IT and operational workflows.
Analytics and AI
Acumatica Summit Highlighting AI, Low-Code Solutions for ERP Automation
Acumatica's Summit 2026 highlights their AI and low-code platform capabilities that enables business users to create customized AI workflows without developer support, enhancing workflow automation and practical AI applications.
Analytics and AI
Understanding AI’s Growing Role in ERP, Enterprise Software
Rootstock's acquisition of Praxis Solutions highlights the need for manufacturers to prioritize business processes and outcomes in AI integration for ERP systems, as many companies struggle with digital transformation challenges.
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP Positions SAP Cloud ERP, Embedded AI to Shape Africa’s Next Enterprise Phase 
SAP is enhancing cloud and AI adoption in Africa to help organizations modernize operations and improve resilience, positioning cloud platforms and business networks as essential foundations for competitive edge, emphasizing the integration of AI for smarter enterprise processes.
Analytics and AI
Snowflake Acquires Observe to Integrate AI-Powered Observability into Data Cloud
Snowflake's acquisition of Observe enhances its AI capabilities in observability, allowing enterprises to manage telemetry data more efficiently and cost-effectively, enabling automated troubleshooting and operational resilience.
Analytics and AI
SAP, Fresenius Team Up to Drive AI-Enabled Digital Healthcare Transformation in Europe
SAP SE and Fresenius have launched a strategic partnership aimed at creating an AI-powered, interoperable healthcare ecosystem in Europe to enhance digital healthcare delivery by integrating SAP’s technologies with Fresenius’s healthcare expertise for improved data management and compliance.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Microsoft Sharpens Dynamics 365 ERP for Asset-as-a-Service Rental Models
Microsoft is evolving ERP through Dynamics 365 to actively manage rental operations and address fragmentation in asset utilization by introducing rental-specific capabilities that enhance workflows, financial clarity, and customer experiences in a cloud-based, AI-extended ecosystem.
Cloud Platform and Technology
How ERP, AI Can Improve Logistics and Operations Efficiency
Artificial intelligence is transforming logistics by enabling continuous optimization through integrated ERP systems, facilitating improved decision-making, reducing operational costs, and enhancing delivery performance.
Analytics and AI
Syngenta Deploys SAP Cloud ERP Private, SAP Business AI to Support Data-Driven Agriculture 
Syngenta has partnered with SAP to integrate AI-driven capabilities into its operations, aiming to enhance decision-making, automate workflows, and support sustainable agriculture through advanced data analytics and ERP modernization.
Nonprofit employee working on a computer.
Analytics and AI
How Nonprofits Are Modernizing ERPs to Unlock AI-Driven Impact
Nonprofits are modernizing ERP platforms to support AI-driven decision-making, improve operational visibility, and strengthen governance across global programs.
Analytics and AI
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.
Image of a laptop running an ERP in a warehouse.
Analytics and AI
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.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Japan Cloud ERP Market Growth Expected as Digital Transformation Accelerates
Japan's cloud ERP market is set for substantial growth at a CAGR of 20.1% through 2032, fueled by government digital transformation initiatives and AI solutions, with major vendors driving deployment across manufacturing and retail sectors.
Analytics and AI
Acumatica Names Pollock as Chief Product Officer to Lead Cloud ERP Innovation
Acumatica has appointed Jon Pollock as Chief Product Officer to lead product management and user experience, focusing on advancing the company's strategy amidst growing demand for scalable cloud ERP solutions in mid-market businesses.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Brazil Probes Microsoft Cloud Licensing as UK Antitrust Findings Ripple into Latin America
Brazil's competition authority, CADE, has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's cloud and software licensing practices, drawing from UK findings that suggest these practices may harm competition for local customers.
SAP
Analytics and AI
RISE with SAP: Cloud ERP Adoption Accelerates Ahead of 2027 Deadline—SAPinsider Benchmark Report
SAPinsider’s RISE with SAP 2025 benchmark shows cloud ERP adoption accelerating as the 2027 end-of-maintenance deadline approaches. New data reveals how generative AI, security readiness, and organizational size are shaping SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private migration decisions.
Front of Brookfield office in Toronto, Canada.
Analytics and AI
Brookfield Launches Radiant to Provide AI Infrastructure for Enterprises
Brookfield launches Radiant, a new subsidiary offering high-performance AI compute infrastructure to enterprises and developers. Leveraging renewable energy, regional data centers, and integrated land, power, and compute, Radiant aims to provide predictable, low-carbon AI workloads.
Microsoft logo on a black front door | Cognizant and Microsoft expand partnership
Analytics and AI
i-Genie.ai Joins Microsoft’s Pegasus Program to Accelerate Innovation
i-Genie.ai, an AI consumer insights platform, has joined the exclusive Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program to enhance its growth with advanced technology and mentorship.
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates