ERP Strategy and Planning

ERP Strategy and Planning
Cloud transformation in a regulated world
Financial institutions in Europe face the challenge of balancing urgent cloud transformation with strict regulatory compliance, and RISE with SAP, supported by T-Systems, offers a structured pathway to modernize ERP systems while ensuring security, flexibility, and adherence to industry regulations.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
LF Selects Rimini Street to Optimize ERP Support and Fund Innovation
LF has selected Rimini Street to support its SAP and Oracle systems, seeking to lower maintenance costs, improve service quality, and fund innovation initiatives across the business.
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Analytics and AI
SAP, AWS Embed Generative AI Directly Into SAP Consulting Work
SAP and AWS are embedding generative AI into SAP consulting work through SAP Joule for Consultants, integrating Anthropic Claude models via Amazon Bedrock to support delivery teams.
Cloud Platform and Technology
Project Management Software Market to Pass $9 Billion by 2030
The global project management software market is projected to reach $9.1 billion by 2030, growing at a 14.34% CAGR, driven by rising demand for digital collaboration tools in hybrid work environments, with significant influence from major vendors.
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Application Development and Integration
CloudRock Was the One Deal SuccessDay Said Yes To
After years of rejecting acquisition approaches, SuccessDay agreed to a founder-led ERP consulting acquisition with CloudRock. The deal highlights how advisory-first consulting firms are scaling deliberately without disrupting delivery models or client relationships.
Analytics and AI
ERP in 2026: What Changes When Systems Start Acting on Our Behalf
As ERP transitions from a control-centric model to one empowered by agentic AI that autonomously executes decisions, CIOs must rethink governance, accountability, and operational readiness to address new risks and ensure effective outcomes.
Analytics and AI
Microsoft Q2 2026 Results Show AI, Cloud Growth Accelerating as Spending Surges
Microsoft reported strong Q2 FY2026 results with $81.3 billion in revenue, driven by significant growth in cloud and AI services, despite a sharp increase in capital expenditures to support infrastructure demands, reflecting the company's aggressive AI ambitions.
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Application Development and Integration
Brex’s ERP Integrations Move Accounting Control Upstream
Brex’s Accounting API connects transaction systems directly to ERP logic, enforcing accounting rules earlier in the process. The shift highlights how accounting control is moving upstream across enterprise finance architectures.
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Analytics and AI
AR Complexity Is Exposing ERP System Limits
A new study examines where ERP systems fall short in accounts receivable, highlighting how automation gaps, system fragmentation, and rising complexity affect cash-flow execution.
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Analytics and AI
Microsoft Data Security Index 2026: AI Adoption Is Outpacing Data Security Controls
Microsoft’s 2026 Data Security Index shows generative AI adoption accelerating faster than data security controls, exposing governance and visibility gaps across enterprise environments.
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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.
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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.
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Analytics and AI
Five AI Predictions for Finance From Sage CTO Aaron Harris
Sage Global CTO Aaron Harris outlines five predictions for how artificial intelligence will reshape finance and accounting in 2026. In an interview with ERP Today, he explains why accountability, trust, and system design are becoming central as AI moves into production use.
Analytics and AI
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Raises the ERP Bar for the Mid-Market
Business Central is Microsoft's cloud ERP solution for small and mid-market organizations, featuring integrated finance, sales, and AI capabilities, while leveraging a partner-first approach to enhance vertical solutions, positioning it as a competitive force against other mid-market ERPs.
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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
Oracle NetSuite Deepens Industry Focus by Aligning AI, SuiteCloud with Vertical Workflows
Oracle NetSuite is enhancing its industry strategy by integrating embedded AI with vertical-specific workflows, allowing for intelligent capabilities tailored to sectors like services and distribution, while also empowering partners to develop specialized extensions within its platform, ultimately shifting ERP innovation towards a model that reflects industry-specific operational patterns.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Case Study: SNP drives successful SAP S/4HANA rollout at BMW Group Plant Regensburg
The BMW Group's Regensburg plant successfully completed a complex SAP migration to S/4HANA on time and without disruption, enhancing production outcomes and providing a scalable blueprint for future implementations.
ERP
Analytics and AI
AI’s Last-Mile Failure: Why ERP Value Breaks Down After the Investment
Organizations investing in AI within ERP systems often fail to achieve expected results not due to technology issues, but because they neglect to redesign decision-making processes and empower employees to effectively use AI insights.
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ERP Strategy and Planning
Noetics and White Label Communications Partner to Link ERP and UCaaS
Noetics and White Label Communications have announced a partnership to combine ERP software with UCaaS integration. The agreement targets businesses seeking to streamline workflows, expand services, and grow recurring revenue.
Analytics and AI
How ERP Vendors Can Turn AI From Weakness into Strength
ERP vendors are pressured to demonstrate the tangible operational benefits of their AI capabilities, with industry-specific implementations like those at Golden State Foods and Polaris showcasing measurable gains as the market continues to expand.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Case Study: Cracking complexity: INEOS upgrades to S/4HANA with SNP
INEOS Energy upgraded from SAP ECC to S/4HANA with SNP's Bluefield® approach to optimize their systems, clean redundant data, and enhance financial reporting.
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Analytics and AI
Joule Integrations Move SAP’s AI Deeper Into Enterprise Workflows
SAP is expanding Joule through deeper integrations across enterprise applications and partner platforms, positioning the AI assistant as a workflow layer embedded directly into business execution.
Analytics and AI
GRC Moves to the Strategy Table as AI, Regulation Raise the Bar on Trust
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) are increasingly integrated into core enterprise strategy, driven by AI adoption, cloud transformation, and regulatory pressures, necessitating a shift from siloed approaches to proactive, unified models that enhance risk visibility and compliance across modern enterprises.
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.
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Analytics and AI
How Agentic AI and Composable Architecture Are Reshaping ERP Strategy
A new MIT Technology Review Insights briefing examines how agentic AI and composable architectures are reshaping ERP strategy. The report argues that enterprises are moving beyond vendor-driven upgrades toward modular, AI-orchestrated systems of action.
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Business Process Management and Automation
Scaling Finance in SaaS: How Zuora Enables Flexible Billing and Revenue Automation
Billing complexity often overwhelms core ERP systems. This article explains why SaaS companies use Zuora to manage automated billing and revenue recognition without constraining growth.
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Analytics and AI
SAP-RPT-1 Brings Tabular Foundation Models to Enterprise AI
SAP has introduced SAP-RPT-1, a tabular foundation model designed for structured enterprise data, positioning it as a complement to language models for predictive tasks inside ERP systems.
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