The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

2026 · American Edition

Also known as ERP.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a vital technology that integrates core business processes into a unified system, enabling organisations to manage operations more effectively. Recent developments showcase significant investments in cloud-based ERP solutions, reflecting a move towards scalable, flexible platforms that enhance productivity and provide real-time data insights.

Readers will find stories exploring how ERP helps manufacturers navigate economic challenges through data-driven strategies, supports financial transformation in public agencies, and facilitates business growth across sectors like retail, healthcare, and supply chain management. The integration of artificial intelligence and automation within ERP systems is highlighted as a key driver of improved decision-making and operational efficiency.

This collection also covers ERP vendor innovations, strategic partnerships, and emerging trends such as industry-specific cloud ERP, sustainability tracking, and enhanced customer engagement. Whether you are a business leader considering ERP implementation, an IT professional exploring digital transformation, or simply interested in the evolving ERP landscape, these stories provide valuable perspectives and insights.

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Analyst Insights
Thrive unveils governed AI workspace & adoption model
Gartner · ERP · UC
Yesterday
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
Gartner · ERP · Data Analytics
2 days ago
Teradata adds agentic, multimodal AI to vector store
Gartner · ERP · Hybrid Cloud
3 days ago
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Gartner · ERP · Data Protection
Last week
Tamr doubles SaaS revenue as AI drives data mastering
Gartner · ERP · UC
Last week
Expert columns
Introducing the first Frontier Suite built on Intelligence + Trust
By Judson Althoff of Microsoft Commercial Business
Yesterday
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
By Donovan Jackson
3 days ago
Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial
By Matt Hammond of Avalara
Last week
The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
By Monica Ohara of Fivetran
Last week
Why leaders should give the next generation of women in ICT the support they need to go further and faster
By Brooke Comer of Prometheus
Last week
Even the power users feel behind: We just don't say it
By Rachael Rekart of Litera
Last week
Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority
By Anwen Robinson of OneAdvanced
Last week
Revenue analytics: How to use monetization data to drive value
By Erin Barrett of Revenera
Last week
The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete
By Fabio Straessle of G+D Netcetera
Last week
Women in tech must demand more than token PR support
By Safaque Kagdi
Last week
Melissa boosts global phone data with real time checks
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Why High-Stakes Decisions Demand a Different Kind of AI
By Rob Kunzler of OnBoard
Last month
How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths
By Susanna Ray of Microsoft
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026
By Simon Ritter of Azul
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action
By Corbb O'Connor of Level Access
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Interviews
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Discussing Business Intelligence
Yesterday
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Discussing Big Data
2 days ago
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Discussing Government
Last week
Exclusive: DocuWare's Marcin Pichur on AI-powered IDP evolution
Discussing Document Management
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Syndigo buys Taggstar to boost real-time retail messaging
About Social Media
Yesterday
Temenos gains Microsoft AI Cloud core banking status
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
AI leaders pull ahead as laggards face analytics latency
About Business Intelligence
Yesterday
Enterprises shun plug-and-play AI for tailored builds
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Legora raises USD $550m to fuel US & APAC AI growth
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Whatfix boosts Mirror with AI roleplay training tools
About Education, Learning & Training
Yesterday
Ramco wins Tata defence MRO deal for C130J maintenance
About Productivity
Yesterday
Salesforce unveils Agentforce AI-powered contact centre
About Customer Relationship Management
Yesterday
Kong unveils AI Connectivity roadmap for unified control
About DevOps
Yesterday
Adobe adds conversational AI tools to Photoshop, Firefly
About Software Updates
Yesterday
Cohesity unveils Enterprise AI Resilience for safe scale
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Job moves
Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy
Move at NVIDIA
Yesterday
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
Move at Google
Yesterday
Smart Communications names David Hamilton as Chairman
Move at Smart Communications
2 days ago
Backbase names Didier Van der Coelden CFO for AI push
Move at Capco
3 days ago
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer
Move at Microsoft
Last week
New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability
Move at Cisco
Last week
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
Last week
LivTech strengthens leadership for senior care growth
Move at LivTech
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ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Move at ECI Software Solutions
Last week
OpenAI appoints Arvind KC as new Chief People Officer
Move at Google
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