ERP Strategy and Planning

Open-Source ERP Providers Get a Second Look as AI Changes the ERP Shortlist

Open-source ERP platforms like ERPNext and Odoo are gaining traction and visibility in the market, particularly among small- to mid-sized businesses, as they offer lower licensing costs and greater flexibility, though they require careful consideration of implementation and support challenges.

Analytics and AI

inecta Adds AI Agents to Food ERP for Workflow Automation

Inecta launched AI Agents on June 3, a configurable automation platform for food and beverage companies using inecta Food ERP, enabling rapid deployment of production-ready agents to automate workflows like invoice intake and order processing directly within the ERP system, thus enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP Opens Mumbai Data Center to Expand Business Network Federation

SAP has opened a new data center in Mumbai to enhance its Business Network data federation capabilities in India, ensuring local data residency compliance while facilitating global trade connections for Indian buyers and suppliers.

Analytics and AI

US Order to Halt Access to Anthropic Models Turns AI Access into Enterprise Risk

Anthropic was ordered by the US government to suspend access to its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for foreign nationals due to national security concerns, marking a significant escalation in government control over AI access.

Analytics and AI

Anthropic’s Fable 5 Release Renewed Pressure on Enterprise Software Stocks, Valuations

On June 9, enterprise software stocks like Workday, Oracle, and Palantir Technologies saw declines of around 3% due to renewed investor concerns following Anthropic's launch of Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, which hinted at AI's potential to disrupt traditional software subscription models and raised questions about the sustainability of pricing in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.

Analytics and AI

Harbour Energy’s SAP Tool Chain: The Architecture Behind Acquisition-Speed Integration

Harbour Energy is leveraging a connected SAP tool chain to manage its acquisition-led growth across multiple ERP systems, prioritizing visibility, process alignment, and integration speed to maintain agility while expanding globally.

Analytics and AI

Epicor Names Rachel Barger Chief Revenue Officer

Epicor has appointed Rachel Barger as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance global sales and recurring revenue strategies, focusing on customer relationships and partner ecosystem expansion, as the company continues its shift towards industry-specific ERP solutions.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP June Patch Day Brings Four Critical Fixes Across NetWeaver, ABAP, Commerce Cloud

SAP's June 2026 Security Patch Day issued four critical fixes for vulnerabilities affecting SAP NetWeaver, ABAP, Java, Commerce Cloud, and Data Hub, prompting priority patch application to safeguard systems, as outlined in 15 new security notes highlighting risks in authentication and memory management.

Analytics and AI

DATEV Moves Sales Teams to Microsoft Dynamics 365 with Capgemini

DATEV is implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 as part of a CRM transformation with Capgemini to enhance customer engagement and internal collaboration, starting with a pilot in July 2025 and a full rollout planned for February 2026, aiming for improved sales processes and data visibility for over 1,300 employees.

Analytics and AI

Google Cloud Adds NTT DATA to Gemini Enterprise Delivery Push

Google Cloud is enhancing its Gemini Enterprise partner strategy through an expanded collaboration with NTT DATA to facilitate the deployment of enterprise AI solutions, aiming to create a dedicated practice that supports 5,000 certified experts and the development of 500 AI agents to effectively transform business operations.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Jefferson Parish Sets July 1 Go-Live for Infor Public Sector ERP

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is set to implement its Infor Public Sector ERP system, BRIDGE, on July 1, marking a transition from its legacy financial management system to improve operational efficiency, with a significant blackout period and new supplier portal mandates affecting finance and procurement activities.

ERP Strategy and Planning

How manufacturers solve accounts payable challenges with CPX

Manufacturers face unique operational and financial pressures that can expose inefficiencies in accounts payable. Explore the challenges driving demand for more modern payment workflows.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Lwart Extends SAP ECC 6 as Factory Expansion Raises ERP Migration Risk

Lwart Environmental Solutions has opted to maintain its SAP ECC 6 system amid a significant factory expansion, prioritizing stability and operational continuity over immediate ERP modernization.

ERP Strategy and Planning

CERN Launches HCM and ERP Overhaul Affecting 35,000 People

CERN has initiated HCM and ERP transformation projects to streamline and modernize its administrative systems for approximately 35,000 staff, aiming for completion by 2028 and 2029 respectively, in order to enhance efficiency and facilitate innovation.

Analytics and AI

The Next Enterprise AI Wave Will Reach Beyond Agents, Says SAP Labs US Managing Director

At SAP Sapphire, Global Head of Research & Innovation Yaad Oren discussed SAP's forward-looking exploration of emerging technologies like AI, data, user experience, robotics, quantum computing, and cloud architecture, urging customers to embrace current AI capabilities while also preparing for future innovations.

Analytics and AI

Oracle Earnings Will Test AI Infrastructure Economics Behind OCI Growth

Oracle's upcoming Q4 FY2026 earnings report on June 10 is pivotal, as investors are keen to understand how the company plans to manage the capital-intensive demands of its AI cloud expansion amidst a substantial $553 billion backlog, with expectations for revenue growth and the implications of their capital expenditures on future profitability.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Victrola Cuts P&L Reporting Time by 94% After SAP Cloud ERP Migration

Victrola has successfully transitioned from SAP ECC to SAP Cloud ERP, reducing its profit-and-loss reporting time from four hours to 10-15 minutes and eliminating over 250 hours of finance-related work, while aligning its operations with new market demands and modernizing its data management.

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Financial Management

Zuora Suite Helps Companies Connect AI Pricing, Billing, and Revenue Recognition

Zuora’s AI Monetization Suite connects AI pricing, billing, usage data, and revenue recognition as companies commercialize AI products through usage, credits, commitments, and hybrid models.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAP Sapphire Interview: AI Agents Will Force HR to Rethink Workforce Management, Says SAP SuccessFactors CRO

SAP SuccessFactors is addressing the pivotal question of how to manage AI agents within the workforce, emphasizing the need for strategic workforce planning and skill development, as companies navigate the complexities of integrating AI into HR functions and organizational structures post-COVID.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Your ERP Has a Strategy Problem, Not a Payments Problem.

The evolution of ERP and accounting software has shifted embedded payments from a peripheral feature to a core expectation, with platforms needing to prioritize efficiency and native payment capabilities to enhance customer retention and revenue opportunities.

Analytics and AI

Reveal Puts SAP Performance Fees Fully at Risk with 8x Return Guarantee

Reveal USA has launched a pioneering SAP performance improvement model that risks 100% of its fees against achieving an 8x return on investment within 12 months, aiming to address operational drift and enhance measurable business outcomes in SAP-run enterprises.

Analytics and AI

Google Cloud Partnerships: Gemini Enterprise Pushed Deeper into Workday and IBM Delivery

Google Cloud is advancing Gemini Enterprise into enterprise AI through expanded partnerships with Workday and IBM, focusing on integrating HR and finance agents into workflows and enhancing delivery capacities with industry-specific solutions.

Analytics and AI

When AI Spend Outpaces Value: A Reality Check for SMBs

As small and midsize businesses increasingly integrate AI into operations, they are facing a shift towards viewing AI as a recurring operational expense rather than a simple software enhancement, prompting the need for clear governance and targeted use cases to ensure measurable value while controlling costs.

ERP Strategy and Planning

General Business Edition

Modern ERP systems aren’t too powerful or too complex for the needs of small and midsize organizations. In fact, with the right cloud ERP, you can simplify and automate many of your processes for greater profitability. Acumatica General Business Edition...

ERP Strategy and Planning

Signs That You Need to Modernize Your Business Software Solution

ERP connects every aspect of your business: finance, sales, field operations, warehouse, projects, service, and leadership. Everyone pulls from the same real-time information, transforming your business into a truly connected community.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

The Support Insight That Moved Beacon.li’s CEO Toward Enterprise Implementation

Beacon.li CEO Rakesh Vaddadi built a support tool. His customers pushed him upstream. Now he is making the case that implementation failure is a knowledge transfer problem — and that the fix is capturing expert judgment before it walks out the door.

Security

Anthropic Expands Project Glasswing into Critical Infrastructure

Anthropic has expanded Project Glasswing to 150 additional organizations across more than 15 countries, bringing its AI-powered cyberdefense program into power, water, healthcare, communications, and other critical infrastructure sectors.

Analytics and AI

Recent Acquisitions Announcements Show Enterprise Software Vendors Are Buying the AI Execution Layer

Asana, Coupa, Salesforce, and Vertice are acquiring new AI capabilities to enhance their platforms by enabling more comprehensive enterprise workflows and intelligent automation that extends beyond current functionalities, presenting opportunities and risks for ERP leaders as they adapt to a fragmented AI landscape.

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Analytics and AI

ERP Technical Debt Is Blocking Public Sector AI. Here Is How to Address It

With nearly half of UK government technology spend consumed by maintaining legacy systems, DXC Technology's Derek Allison examines why ERP modernization, cloud adoption, and interoperability are now the critical foundations for closing the gap between AI ambition and operational reality in public services.

Future ERP systems will likely undergo a significant transformation, from static and reactive to dynamic, event-driven platforms powered by agentic AI, enabling them to execute workflows and interact autonomously across business processes. Image from Adobe.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Priority Software Bets Midmarket ERP Users Are Ready for AI That Executes

Priority Software enhances its cloud ERP with the release of V26.0, integrating embedded AI features, including an aiERP Companion and specialized agents for finance, sales, and supply chain workflows, aimed at minimizing manual tasks and improving decision-making efficiency.

Analytics and AI

IBM Positioned as Leader in Oracle Supply Chain Services as Enterprises Prioritize Resilience and AI

IBM is recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Supply Chain Oracle Ecosystem Services (2025–2026) for its comprehensive capabilities and strategic approach, emphasizing the necessity of integrated, end-to-end supply chain transformation amid increasing investment and complexity in the industry.