ERP Strategy and Planning

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AI Is Redrawing Southeast Asia’s Data Center Map
AI infrastructure investment is rapidly reshaping Southeast Asia’s data center geography. As hyperscale providers expand across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and emerging markets, the region is evolving into a distributed infrastructure network that will increasingly influence cloud availability, AI compute capacity, and enterprise ERP deployments.
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Why Workday Implementations Fail to Deliver ROI — and How to Fix It
Many organizations implement Workday expecting significant operational improvements, yet struggle to realize meaningful return on investment. In this article, Prashanth Paladugula explains why Workday implementations often fall short—and how stronger data governance, process transformation and standard configurations can significantly improve outcomes.
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Top 5 ERP Software for Singapore’s Building Material Businesses in 2026
Singapore’s building material sector is entering a new digital phase. Here are the top ERP platforms firms are selecting in 2026 — and what it means for large distributors.
SAP Positions Itself as the Digital Backbone of New York Fashion Week
SAP is evolving its role at New York Fashion Week from event sponsor to infrastructure provider, collaborating with N4XT Experiences to create a connected, data-driven platform that enables real-time integration of enterprise systems and analytics for designers.
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From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leaders
Epicor Authorized Partners, essential for successful ERP implementation, exemplify commitment to service and innovation, as seen in the journeys of ComTec and 2W Tech, both of which have evolved to support diverse industries and embrace emerging technologies like AI while striving for continued growth.
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Nvidia Earnings Signal Expanding AI Infrastructure—and New ERP Risk Dependencies
Nvidia’s FY26 earnings confirm accelerating AI infrastructure investment. For ERP leaders, the real story lies in emerging dependencies across hyperscaler leverage, security posture, and enterprise data governance.
OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Push with Consulting Alliances and $50B Amazon Deal
OpenAI is aggressively partnering with major consulting firms and Amazon to promote its Frontier AI platform, positioning it as a direct competitor to traditional enterprise software vendors by enabling organizations to efficiently deploy and manage AI agents across various business applications.
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FC Bayern Moves to SAP Cloud ERP Private to Advance Clean Core Strategy
FC Bayern has migrated its core systems to SAP Cloud ERP Private, consolidating 9.5 million fan records to enable scalable operations, clean core governance, and a predictable cost model.
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Why Inetum Sees Control—Not Infrastructure—as the Real Sovereignty Challenge
ERP modernization in Europe now unfolds under sovereignty expectations. Data control, hybrid architecture, and governance-by-design increasingly determine whether AI-enabled systems can withstand regulatory scrutiny and scale with confidence.
How Intelligent ERP Solutions are Driving Manufacturing Operational Excellence
Modern ERP systems have evolved from merely consolidating financial and operational data to providing real-time operational intelligence, enhancing decision-making for manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators by integrating workflows.
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AI Compressing Breach Timelines as Identity Weaknesses Drive 90% of Incidents
Unit 42’s 2026 Global Incident Response Report finds attackers reaching data exfiltration in as little as 72 minutes, with identity weaknesses involved in nearly 90% of incidents. The findings highlight AI-driven acceleration, over-permissioned identities and multi-surface exposure across modern enterprise environments.
Adronite Secures $5 Million Series A Funding Round
Adronite's $5 million Series A funding, led by Gatemore Capital Management, marks a shift towards AI-driven codebase intelligence as essential infrastructure for large enterprises.
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India AI Impact Summit: Capital, Compute, and Execution Align
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 centered on infrastructure scale, hyperscaler investment, indigenous AI models and enterprise delivery alignment rather than new software releases.
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KPMG Named SAP Global Strategic Service Partner
KPMG's designation as a SAP Global Strategic Service Partner emphasizes a shift towards modular, cloud-native ERP implementations, prioritizing accelerators and AI-driven solutions over traditional methods.
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Global ERP Market to Double Growth Over Next Decade Due to Priority Shift
The global ERP market is evolving into a strategic backbone, projected to exceed $40.6 billion by 2033 with a 9.4% CAGR, as organizations seek unified, data-driven control across various business functions while transitioning to hybrid and cloud models.
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Compa Raises Series B Funding to Accelerate AI for Enterprise Compensation
Compa's $35 million Series B funding highlights the transition of AI-driven compensation intelligence from experimental to essential infrastructure for large enterprises, enabling real-time pay decision-making.
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Sun Chemical Taps SNP’s Kyano Platform to Drive Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation
Sun Chemical, a global manufacturer of printing inks, said it selected SNP’s Kyano platform to support its global SAP S/4HANA transformation and move to SAP Cloud ERP Private (formerly RISE with SAP). The company is undertaking a broad overhaul of...
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Cybersecurity at the Munich Security Conference—What It Means for Businesses
Cybersecurity was central to discussions at the Munich Security Conference 2026. As state leaders integrate cyber into national security planning, enterprise risk, cloud strategy, and infrastructure resilience are being reshaped by geopolitical realities.
Data Sovereignty, Latency, Trust: Why ERP AI Cannot Live in the Public Cloud Alone
As AI integrates into ERP workflows, the need for robust governance, data residency, and operational control is rising, leading organizations to seek infrastructure strategies that ensure consistency and reliability in the face of regulatory demands.
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Clorox Completes SAP ERP Overhaul as Purell Acquisition Tests Integration Capacity
Clorox successfully implemented a cloud-based SAP ERP system across 21 manufacturing plants, enhancing operational decision-making while navigating initial supply chain disruptions and anticipating productivity improvements by fiscal 2027.
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Why Agentic AI May Succeed Where Digital Transformation Stalled
After a decade of heavy digital investment, many enterprises still struggle to translate infrastructure into measurable outcomes. A new report from Riff argues agentic AI changes the economics of delivery by narrowing the distance between expertise and action. Success now depends on how leaders redesign workflows, governance, and ownership.
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Alrajhi Medicine Replaces Legacy Systems with Oracle Cloud ERP and EHR
Alrajhi Medicine has selected Oracle to consolidate its clinical and enterprise systems, linking EHR, ERP, and workforce applications as the Saudi healthcare provider expands
SAP Expands AI Skills Initiative as Workforce Readiness Becomes a Constraint on ERP Transformation
SAP is enhancing its global learning ecosystem to equip 12 million people with AI-ready skills by 2030, focusing on expanding instructor-led training, implementing performance-based certifications, and targeting strategic markets like India, to meet the increasing demand for trained professionals in AI and ERP environments.
Closing the ERP Intelligence-to-Action Gap
Over 70% of ERP initiatives are projected to fail by 2027 due to the gap between insights generated and coordinated actions taken, as traditional ERP systems, despite modernizations such as AI and analytics, struggle with structural issues that prevent timely decision-making across interconnected divisions.
Workday Names Co-Founder Aneel Bhusri CEO as Company Reorients Leadership for AI Era
Workday appointed co-founder Aneel Bhusri as CEO, succeeding Carl Eschenbach, to lead the company's next phase focused on leveraging AI within enterprise applications while maintaining operational discipline established during Eschenbach's tenure.
Infor Appoints Geoff Thomas to Lead Asia Pacific and Japan Operations
Infor has appointed Geoff Thomas as SVP and general manager for Asia Pacific and Japan to enhance regional strategy and operations, signaling a commitment to growth in the APJ market through increased customer engagement, local expertise, and a robust partner ecosystem.