ERP Strategy and Planning

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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.
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Analytics and AI
AI’s Infrastructure Risks Raise New Stakes for ERP Systems
AI’s growing dependence on energy, compute, and concentrated supply chains is introducing new cost and governance risks for ERP systems, according to research from Arthur D. Little’s Blue Shift Institute.
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.
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
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
Oracle Showcases Sovereign HR Analytics, AI-Driven Finance Automation with e& and Avis Partnerships
Oracle's deployments at e& and Avis Budget Group demonstrate its Fusion AI Data Platform and Fusion Cloud ERP/EPM as key drivers for integrating AI, analytics, and cloud infrastructure in HR analytics and finance automation, respectively, emphasizing the shift from traditional analytics to embedded AI in core workflows.
Data and Data Management
E.ON Sweden Selects IFS Copperleaf to Modernize Asset Investment Planning
E.ON Sweden has chosen IFS Copperleaf's AI decision analytics platform to enhance its asset investment planning for better strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
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Analytics and AI
AI’s Hidden Dependencies: How Energy, Compute, Scale Change the Cost of AI
A new Blue Shift report shows how AI’s growing energy and compute demands are driving infrastructure costs that many enterprises have not priced in. Those pressures surface most clearly inside ERP systems.
ERP Strategy and Planning
Australian Government Weighs ERP Vendor Consolidation Ahead of TechnologyOne Renewal
The Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources is initiating a strategic review of its multi-vendor ERP systems, led by TechnologyOne, to promote vendor consolidation and tighter integration in preparation for a mid-2026 contract renewal.
Cloud Platform and Technology
SAP Positions SAP Cloud ERP, Embedded AI to Shape Africa’s Next Enterprise Phase 
SAP is enhancing cloud and AI adoption in Africa to help organizations modernize operations and improve resilience, positioning cloud platforms and business networks as essential foundations for competitive edge, emphasizing the integration of AI for smarter enterprise processes.
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Analytics and AI
SAP’s EU AI Cloud Addresses Data Sovereignty as Regulations Tighten in Europe
SAP’s EU AI Cloud reflects how data sovereignty and regulation are reshaping where and how enterprises deploy AI in Europe.
Data and Data Management
Oracle NetSuite Emphasizes Governance, Control as AI Becomes Embedded Across ERP Platforms
Oracle NetSuite is enhancing governance and platform controls as AI transitions from experimentation to core ERP workflows, ensuring safe scalability of AI-enabled extensions across finance and operations while establishing standards for integration and certification within partner ecosystems.
Analytics and AI
Aptean Acquires OpsVeda to Bridge Planning-Execution Gap with Agentic AI Orchestration
Aptean's acquisition of OpsVeda enhances its AI-driven supply chain capabilities, creating a unified platform that bridges the gap between planning and execution with real-time, agentic AI designed for continuous operational adaptation.
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Enterprise Asset Management
Izzi Software Partners with Virtutem to Extend Valence Modernization
Izzi Software and Virtutem have partnered to offer the Valence application modernization platform, providing IBM i users a low-code alternative to vendor-supported upgrades, thus enabling incremental modernization.
Analytics and AI
Public Sector ERP and AI Are Running on Two Clocks: Will That Gap Become a Strategic Risk?
Public sector technology strategy is conflicted by the slow, methodical pace of legacy system modernization, exemplified by the UK's Defence and Bank of England initiatives, contrasted with the rapid, high-profile push for AI and advanced computing, leading to a widening gap between ambition and execution.
Analytics and AI
Digital Sovereignty Is a Board-Level ‘Mandate’ in the AI Era: IBM Whitepaper
Digital sovereignty is evolving from a technical issue to a strategic priority for enterprises, driven by the need to manage AI, comply with strict government regulations on data handling, and leverage untapped data.
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Analytics and AI
Workday Research Finds AI Productivity Gains Are Lost to Rework
Workday research finds nearly 40% of AI productivity gains are lost to rework, as employees spend significant time correcting and verifying AI output, exposing gaps in how organizations measure and manage AI impact.
Navigating Manufacturing Costs: The Strategic Role of CloudPaths and NetSuite
Analytics and AI
Sage Brings Copilot into Operations to Push Manufacturing, Distribution Toward Agentic Supply Chains
Sage has integrated its Copilot AI assistant into Sage Operations to enhance operational workflows with earlier risk detection and proactive insights for manufacturing and distribution teams, signaling a move towards more agent-driven operational models.
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Analytics and AI
How Nonprofits Are Modernizing ERPs to Unlock AI-Driven Impact
Nonprofits are modernizing ERP platforms to support AI-driven decision-making, improve operational visibility, and strengthen governance across global programs.
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