ERP Strategy and Planning

Paris, France_SAP sovereign cloud France

SAP Targets Regulated ERP Workloads with Sovereign Cloud Launch in France

SAP’s sovereign cloud launch in France with Bleu reflects a broader shift in Europe, where ERP and cloud strategies are increasingly shaped by regulatory requirements, data sovereignty, and compliance mandates.

Microsoft Begins Validating NVIDIA AI Supercomputer, Signaling Hyperscaler Shift for ERP Workloads

Microsoft has begun validating NVIDIA’s next-generation AI system, signaling how hyperscalers are preparing infrastructure that will underpin ERP and enterprise workloads.

Analytics and AI

ECI Software Acquires Drypowder to Reduce Manual AR Workflows

ECI Software Solutions has acquired Drypowder to integrate advanced accounts receivable and digital payment solutions into its ERP framework, addressing inefficiencies in financial workflows within construction and building materials industries and enhancing operational performance for its global customer base.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Cloud Data Strategy Moves From Project to Everyday Practice for ERP Leaders

The shift to cloud data management for ERP leaders is a fundamental transformation in operations and governance, requiring a continuous approach to security, cost management and data integration to harness innovation while mitigating risks.

Modern office building representing AI-native finance ERP integration and enterprise system architecture

Financial Management

Zapier and Rillet Connect AI-Native ERP to Broader Finance Stack

Zapier and Rillet have partnered to deliver AI-native finance ERP integration across more than 8,000 applications. The integration connects Rillet’s AI-driven general ledger with Zapier’s orchestration layer, enabling finance teams to automate workflows, coordinate processes across systems, and support continuous close operations.

Supply Chain Management

Acumatica Targets Supply Chain Volatility With AI Workflows, Shop Floor Precision

Acumatica's 2026 R1 release introduces AI-powered workflow tools, a Shop Floor Kiosk for real-time data capture, and enhancements for omnichannel commerce, aiming to optimize supply chain management for manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Forrester TEI Studies Project 101% ROI for Enterprises, 16-Month Payback for Midmarket on Dynamics 365 ERP

Forrester's Total Economic Impact studies revealed that adopting Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP can yield a 101% ROI over three years for enterprises and a 16-month payback for midmarket organizations by streamlining operations, standardizing processes, and centralizing data on a cloud platform.

Analytics and AI

Rootstock Acquires Ascent Solutions to Increase Salesforce Reach

Rootstock Software's acquisition of Ascent Solutions enhances its Salesforce-native ERP capabilities for manufacturers and distributors, focusing on operational consolidation and AI readiness.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAP S/4HANA Migration With MuleSoft Professional Services

SAP S/4HANA migration, set to replace SAP ECC by 2027, offers organizations a chance to transform their integrations through modern architectures and APIs while navigating challenges like legacy systems and process redesign.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Speed up your SAP S/4HANA migration

Streamline your migration process with pre-built connectors for SAP and third-party systems, allowing for flexible deployment while preserving your current on-premises configuration.

ERP Strategy and Planning

CIO Guide to SAP S/4HANA and MuleSoft

Today's IT leaders drive digital transformation through initiatives like transitioning to SAP S/4HANA, focusing on systems integration, data quality, real-time decision-making, and leveraging MuleSoft for seamless integration and enhanced operational efficiency.

Modular Cloud Transformation and Composable ERP

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAP S/4HANA Transformation Guide

SAP has updated its core offerings with SAP S/4HANA to enhance operational efficiency and productivity through AI, but emphasizes the need for careful preparation and integration strategies to mitigate risks during the transition.

CIOs attend SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 session on AI adoption and SAP strategy

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAP CIOs Say AI Adoption Remains Early Despite Growing Attention

CIOs report that AI execution in ERP environments remains limited, with organizations prioritizing efficiency, cost control, and data readiness over large-scale AI deployment.

Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, host location of SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 CIO transformation discussions

ERP Strategy and Planning

CIOs Shift SAP Transformation Focus to Long-Term Value at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026

CIOs at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 discuss how SAP transformation decisions are shifting toward long-term value, with a focus on migration versus modernization, cost pressures, and post-go-live accountability.

CIO forum discussion at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 at the Bellagio conference venue.

ERP Strategy and Planning

CIO Forum at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 Opens With Focus on Cost, Alignment, and Execution

CIOs at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 emphasized cost pressure, AI adoption, and business alignment as key forces shaping SAP strategy and enterprise technology decisions.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Four-Step Guide for Turning a One-Time Cloud Migration into a Platform for Sustained Value

To successfully harness the potential of modern cloud ERP platforms, organizations must approach transformations as ongoing operational models rather than mere migrations, focusing on careful assessment, standardization in design, efficient deployment, and continuous optimization to bridge the gap between expected and realized value.

Analytics and AI

NetSuite’s Long Bet Pays Off: Why Unified ERP Is the Real Foundation of AI

Evan Goldberg founded NetSuite to address the chaos of disconnected systems in business, aiming for a unified platform that offers a single source of truth, which now positions the company to effectively incorporate AI and adapt to evolving hybrid business models while maintaining a focus on simplicity and operational clarity.

John Register_SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026 keynote

ERP Strategy and Planning

SAPinsider Names John Register as Guest Keynote Speaker for SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026

SAPinsider has named Paralympic medalist and leadership speaker John Register as a guest keynote at SAPinsider Las Vegas 2026, where he will discuss resilience and leadership in enterprise transformation.

Diagram representing a structured ERP delivery framework with interconnected processes and system components.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Unit4 Makes Success4U Default Delivery Model for ERP Deployments

Unit4 is making its Success4U framework the default delivery model for ERPx and existing ERP deployments. The model packages implementation services, advisory guidance, and outcome-based service packages into a single subscription designed to simplify ERP adoption and optimization.

Analytics and AI

Oracle Beats Estimates as AI Cloud Demand Surges, Lifts 2027 Revenue Outlook to $90B

Oracle's shares surged 10% after reporting strong fiscal third-quarter results, with higher-than-expected earnings and revenue driven by cloud and AI infrastructure demand, while also raising its 2027 revenue outlook amid significant new contracts and a plan to expand its data center capacity.

Abu Dhabi skyline representing the UAE as the country prepares to implement its national e-invoicing mandate for businesses by 2027.

Tax Compliance

UAE E-Invoicing Mandate: What ERP and Finance Teams Need to Know Before 2027

The UAE e-invoicing mandate will require businesses to generate structured invoice data and report transactions through accredited service providers by 2027. The shift moves invoice compliance into ERP systems, where billing data, validation workflows, and compliance architectures determine whether invoices pass regulatory checks.

close-up-photo-of-monitor-displaying-graph-Absa SAP S/4HANA finance transformation

Application Development and Integration

NTT DATA and Absa Deepen SAP Partnership to Modernize Finance Systems

Absa has extended its partnership with NTT DATA to support its SAP S/4HANA finance transformation program. The five-year agreement aims to standardize financial operations, strengthen governance, and establish a unified financial data foundation across the bank’s African markets.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Innovation Across Borders

Epicor's channel partners, TCP and Auros, are driving significant transformation in Latin American manufacturing by combining local expertise with global technology through the implementation of Epicor Kinetic, enabling companies to enhance operational efficiency, adapt to market changes, and achieve sustainable growth.

Johor Bahru skyline and transport infrastructure near Singapore, a fast-growing hub for hyperscale data center development in Southeast Asia.

Analytics and AI

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.

man on computer with technology graphics in the background

ERP Strategy and Planning

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.

Marina Bay Sands Singapore_Top 5 ERP platforms in Singapore

ERP Strategy and Planning

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.

ERP Strategy and Planning

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.