Cloud Platform and Technology

Robert Holland talks with Manish Chandrak, President & CEO of Tech Electronics, about the company’s rapid move to Acumatica Cloud ERP and how it’s already transforming their operations just four months post–go live. Manish highlights the hidden costs of disconnected systems, from redundant communication and delayed responses to inefficiencies in licensing and reporting, and explains how Acumatica’s connected, real-time data now empowers field technicians, streamlines workflows, and improves customer experience. He also shares why ERP success depends on a business-first mindset and leadership engagement, and looks ahead to how open platforms, IoT, and AI will further shape the future of connected enterprises.

Robert Holland speaks with Matt Shamp, Executive Director at Carlson Levine Construction, about leading the company’s transition to Acumatica Cloud ERP in 2021 and the lasting impact since go-live. Matt explains how moving away from rigid, IT-gatekept systems empowered frontline managers to shape their own processes, access real-time data, and create custom reports without costly customizations or delays. He highlights how this flexibility improves client relationships, supports lean operations, and scales with business needs through consumption-based pricing. Matt also reflects on managing generational differences in technology adoption, the importance of setting boundaries around system flexibility, and how technology fluency is becoming as essential for leaders as financial literacy—reshaping executive roles for the future.

In the first three episodes of ERP Today – Expert Exchange, host Robert Holland explores how leaders are transforming their businesses with Acumatica Cloud ERP. From strengthening financial resilience at Tester Construction, to building a truly connected enterprise at Tech...

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In the first three episodes of ERP Today – Expert Exchange, host Robert Holland explores how leaders are transforming their businesses with Acumatica Cloud ERP. From strengthening financial resilience at Tester Construction, to building a truly connected enterprise at Tech...

Robert Holland speaks with Matt Shamp, Executive Director at Carlson Levine Construction, about leading the company’s transition to Acumatica Cloud ERP in 2021 and the lasting impact since go-live. Matt explains how moving away from rigid, IT-gatekept systems empowered frontline managers to shape their own processes, access real-time data, and create custom reports without costly customizations or delays. He highlights how this flexibility improves client relationships, supports lean operations, and scales with business needs through consumption-based pricing. Matt also reflects on managing generational differences in technology adoption, the importance of setting boundaries around system flexibility, and how technology fluency is becoming as essential for leaders as financial literacy—reshaping executive roles for the future.

Robert Holland talks with Manish Chandrak, President & CEO of Tech Electronics, about the company’s rapid move to Acumatica Cloud ERP and how it’s already transforming their operations just four months post–go live. Manish highlights the hidden costs of disconnected systems, from redundant communication and delayed responses to inefficiencies in licensing and reporting, and explains how Acumatica’s connected, real-time data now empowers field technicians, streamlines workflows, and improves customer experience. He also shares why ERP success depends on a business-first mindset and leadership engagement, and looks ahead to how open platforms, IoT, and AI will further shape the future of connected enterprises.

Acumatica has launched its 2025 R2 update, introducing a redesigned user interface, integrated AI tools, and industry-specific enhancements to empower mid-market businesses with greater efficiency and adaptability.

SAP has launched a new data center region in France to bolster its sovereign cloud services, addressing European data sovereignty concerns while enabling public sector and healthcare clients to securely adopt cloud ERP and generative AI capabilities.

The 2025 Transformation Study by NTT DATA Business Solutions and Natuvion reveals that AI is now the primary driver for enterprise transformations, emphasizing the necessity of data quality and effective communication while highlighting the increasing adoption of cloud platforms and agile methodologies as crucial for success.

Epicor has appointed Kerrie Jordan as Chief Marketing Officer to enhance its marketing strategy and drive brand growth, integrating AI-driven insights into its ERP solutions while addressing the evolving challenges faced by supply chain management.

NTT DATA has established a global business unit for Microsoft Cloud to leverage its expertise in accelerating secure, AI-driven digital transformation for enterprises.

Amazon Web Services and Oracle have launched Oracle Database@AWS, allowing customers to run Oracle workloads on dedicated infrastructure within Oracle Cloud on AWS, enhancing seamless data integration while maintaining high performance.

Unit4's ERPx solution is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, allowing organizations in people-centric industries to efficiently deploy a modular, AI-powered ERP platform that enhances operational agility and streamlines procurement.

As pressure mounts from boardrooms and regulators, SAP leaders must navigate the complexities of data sovereignty and vendor lock-in while utilizing DMI’s Data Replication Service to enable real-time, application-independent data access, ensuring compliance and agility during SAP S/4HANA migrations.

Google Cloud is transforming the enterprise software landscape by introducing three innovative AI-powered tools that streamline partner processes, including the SOW Analyzer for efficient document analysis, the Bot-Assisted Live Chat for improved support, and an enhanced Earnings Hub for predictive insights, ultimately redefining cloud partnerships and boosting implementation speed and effectiveness.

Sage is launching an AI-powered Copilot for Sage X3, designed to enhance operational intelligence and customer management in manufacturing and distribution, while also unveiling an AI-infused roadmap for Sage Intacct.

Verisk has successfully transformed its HR and finance operations by replacing its 26-year-old PeopleSoft system with Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM and Financials in just 18 months.

Despite the widespread adoption of cloud ERP, enterprises continue to struggle with missed deadlines, budget overruns, and unmet stakeholder expectations. These persistent challenges are largely driven by manual testing practices and inefficient support models, signaling a need for systemic change across the ERP lifecycle.

Webinar On-demand Join ERP Today and NTT DATA Business Solutions for an exclusive webinar on-demand to see how to unlock the full power of SAP as you RISE to AI and learn how to take advantage of the ZERO Cost Move programme from NTT DATA to modernise and transform without financial barriers. The shift from ECC to S/4HANA isn’t just an upgrade—it’s your gateway to embedded AI, automation, real-time analytics, and next-generation business agility. This is your fast track to future-ready ERP. Why Watch? SAP’s latest innovations are built into SAP Cloud ERP.  In this webinar on-demand, we show how for those existing SAP customers, the RISE with SAP journey delivers direct access to the AI-powered digital core and how taking advantage of the ZERO Cost Move initiative makes that transition as seamless as possible What You’ll Learn: Understand latest AI capabilities from SAP in your Cloud ERP Explore the latest AI capabilities arising from SAP Cloud ERP, Private - from Joule (SAP’s AI copilot) to business transformation management, and AI-powered automation, right inside your core ERP. ZERO Cost Move – What is it? Learn how NTT DATA Business Solutions enables you to move from ECC to Cloud ERP, Private, eliminating consulting fees for your technical migration, allowing you to redirect resources toward innovation. Whether it is streamlining processes, adopting AI, or leveraging data analytics, your IT budget goes further.  Drive real transformation using our Fit4Future methodology and transformation accelerators. Real AI in Action Discover how leading companies are embedding AI in finance, supply chain, and operations to eliminate manual activities, accelerate decision-making, and unlock new value powered by SAP Cloud ERP, Private. Securing Executive Buy-In We will share proven strategies to align your transformation with business goals, win budget approval, and build a compelling case around AI-driven ROI. Fund Innovation with Smart Savings Discover how we identify hidden savings in your ECC environment and redirect them toward innovation—making the move to SAP Cloud ERP, Private a strategic investment, not a cost. This webinar on-demand is for CIOs, CFOs, SAP decision-makers, and transformation leaders who want to gain insights and knowledge on how to access to SAP’s AI platform and modernise their ERP platform quickly without disruption. Why Now is the Time? SAP ECC is reaching end of support. SAP’s AI innovation is happening in the cloud; and with ZERO Cost Move, your transformation barriers are reduced. This is your moment to RISE into the AI era.

Chase Christensen, Vice President and CIO at Jabil, emphasizes that resilience is essential for global operations, showcasing how the company's streamlined use of just two SAP instances across 135 locations enables them to swiftly respond to challenges like tariffs and supply chain disruptions through real-time data analytics.

Red Hat and Oracle have expanded their collaboration to enhance hybrid cloud adoption by offering certified support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift across various Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments, enabling enterprises to leverage AI capabilities and modernize applications effectively.

Webinar On-demand Join ERP Today and NTT DATA Business Solutions for an exclusive webinar on-demand to see how to unlock the full power of SAP as you RISE to AI and learn how to take advantage of the ZERO Cost Move programme from NTT DATA to modernise and transform without financial barriers. The shift from ECC to S/4HANA isn’t just an upgrade—it’s your gateway to embedded AI, automation, real-time analytics, and next-generation business agility. This is your fast track to future-ready ERP. Why Watch? SAP’s latest innovations are built into SAP Cloud ERP.  In this webinar on-demand, we show how for those existing SAP customers, the RISE with SAP journey delivers direct access to the AI-powered digital core and how taking advantage of the ZERO Cost Move initiative makes that transition as seamless as possible What You’ll Learn: Understand latest AI capabilities from SAP in your Cloud ERP Explore the latest AI capabilities arising from SAP Cloud ERP, Private - from Joule (SAP’s AI copilot) to business transformation management, and AI-powered automation, right inside your core ERP. ZERO Cost Move – What is it? Learn how NTT DATA Business Solutions enables you to move from ECC to Cloud ERP, Private, eliminating consulting fees for your technical migration, allowing you to redirect resources toward innovation. Whether it is streamlining processes, adopting AI, or leveraging data analytics, your IT budget goes further.  Drive real transformation using our Fit4Future methodology and transformation accelerators. Real AI in Action Discover how leading companies are embedding AI in finance, supply chain, and operations to eliminate manual activities, accelerate decision-making, and unlock new value powered by SAP Cloud ERP, Private. Securing Executive Buy-In We will share proven strategies to align your transformation with business goals, win budget approval, and build a compelling case around AI-driven ROI. Fund Innovation with Smart Savings Discover how we identify hidden savings in your ECC environment and redirect them toward innovation—making the move to SAP Cloud ERP, Private a strategic investment, not a cost. This webinar on-demand is for CIOs, CFOs, SAP decision-makers, and transformation leaders who want to gain insights and knowledge on how to access to SAP’s AI platform and modernise their ERP platform quickly without disruption. Why Now is the Time? SAP ECC is reaching end of support. SAP’s AI innovation is happening in the cloud; and with ZERO Cost Move, your transformation barriers are reduced. This is your moment to RISE into the AI era.

Thomas Failer, CEO of Data Migration International highlights why the move to SAP S/4HANA is a must today.