ERP Strategy and Planning

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.
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Analytics and AI
Snowflake Introduces Project SnowWork to Enable AI-Driven Enterprise Task Execution
Snowflake has introduced a research preview of Project SnowWork, an AI-driven platform that enables business users to execute complex workflows using natural language.
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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.
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
SAP Integration Solutions
Upgrade to SAP S/4HANA with MuleSoft to enhance your SAP integrations and create a robust, future-proof architecture.
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.
Analytics and AI
Agriculture ERP Market Projected for Double-Digit Growth
The agriculture ERP market is projected to see double-digit growth through 2033 as farms increasingly adopt integrated, cloud-based solutions to enhance operational efficiency, comply with regulations and support precision agriculture.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Oracle Database@Google Cloud
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
SAPinsider 2026 Awards finalists
ERP Strategy and Planning
SAPinsider 2026 Awards Finalists Announced Ahead of Las Vegas Event
SAPinsider has announced the 2026 Awards finalists recognizing enterprise AI, ERP modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation. Winners will be revealed live at SAPinsider Las Vegas on March 16.
ERP Strategy and Planning
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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ERP Strategy and Planning
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.
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