One Year After CVE-2025-31324: Lessons for ERP Security Leaders
One year after SAP disclosed CVE-2025-31324, the flaw continues to be exploited long after the vendor released a patch. Onapsis reports the vulnerability ranked among the three most frequently abused weaknesses of 2025, alongside Oracle E‑Business Suite and Microsoft SharePoint. The episode highlights how ERP environments often lag in patch deployment due to testing, integration and change‑management constraints. Security leaders are urged to treat vulnerability response as an operational priority, compressing the window between disclosure and remediation to hours rather than weeks.
Inside Acumatica’s AI Strategy: Jon Pollock Discusses the Future of ERP
Acumatica’s 2026 R1 release embeds AI across core ERP workflows, turning the system of record into a system of execution. AI Studio integrates predictive analytics into finance, manufacturing, distribution, retail and construction processes. Immediate benefits include real‑time shop‑floor visibility, inventory...
UK Firms Move Beyond AI Experimentation as Measurable Results Emerge in the Project Economy
UK architecture, engineering and consulting firms are moving from AI pilots to operational use, according to Deltek’s 7th Annual Clarity Trends report. Nearly one‑third (29%) now prioritize AI optimisation, and almost half report productivity or cost gains, with 12% seeing...
AI Is Not a System. It’s a Stakeholder. And Your ERP Transformation Depends on Treating It That Way.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects now routinely promise AI‑driven speed, automation and continuous optimization, often backed by multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar budgets. The article warns that most firms treat AI as a bolt‑on feature rather than a core stakeholder, leading to missed value...
Embridge Consulting Appointed as Authorised Unit4 Training Provider Across English-Speaking Markets
Embridge Consulting has been appointed as an authorised training provider for Unit4 across the UK, Ireland, Commonwealth and other English‑speaking markets outside Europe. The appointment builds on a partnership that began in 2015 and adds to Embridge’s seven‑year streak of...
AI Still Falls Short of End-to-End Accounting, Despite Benchmark Gains
A new DualEntry benchmark of ten accounting‑focused AI models shows Claude Opus 4.7 topping the list with 79.2% overall accuracy, edging out GPT‑5.4 variants. The test reveals strong results in structured tasks—over 90% accuracy for transaction classification and journal entries—while complex...
Forterro Moves to Acquire Klaes, Expanding Its Footprint in European Manufacturing Software
Forterro announced its intention to acquire German ERP specialist Klaes, expanding its portfolio in the European windows, doors and façades market. The deal builds on recent purchases of Orgadata and BM Group, creating a unified platform that merges Klaes’ configuration...
Athena Launches FabOrchestrator™ to Bring Agentic AI Into Manufacturing Operations
Athena Technology Solutions unveiled FabOrchestrator™, billed as the manufacturing sector’s first Agentic AI Foundry. The platform layers autonomous AI agents atop existing MES systems such as Siemens Opcenter, turning fragmented data into actionable decisions. It automates reporting, ticket handling, system...
Certinia Introduces Veda AI to Embed Intelligent Operations Into Services ERP
Certinia has launched Veda AI, an intelligent operations engine embedded within its services‑focused ERP platform. The suite delivers automation, predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, and contextual assistance across projects, finance, and resource management. By making AI a native layer rather than...
50 Years of Global Shop Solutions: A Conversation with Dusty Alexander CEO and President, Global Shop Solutions
Global Shop Solutions celebrated its 50th anniversary as a family‑owned ERP provider that has never strayed from a manufacturing‑only focus. Founded in 1976, the company grew by embedding its platform directly on shop floors, expanding internationally while maintaining a debt‑free...
AI Adoption Advances, but Enterprise Readiness Still Lags Behind
The 2026 Astutis Learner Report shows a widening gap between AI ambition and actual deployment in large enterprises. While about 73% of respondents expect AI to shape their work within five years, only a small fraction are using it today....
Standard ERP in 2026: The Power of a Fully Integrated Software Suite
HansaWorld’s Standard ERP received its 2026 upgrade, expanding its all‑in‑one architecture with AI‑driven Insights, a self‑service MyStandard cloud portal, and a revamped Rental module. The suite now unifies sales, purchasing, inventory, accounting, CRM and vertical tools on a single platform,...
ERP News Magazine April 2026 – Issue #59
ERP News Magazine released its April 2026 Issue 59, launching the Q2 editorial theme “From Cloud to Collaboration – How ERP Unites People, Platforms, and Intelligence.” The issue shifts focus from pure cloud adoption to positioning ERP as a coordination layer...
EZO Report Highlights Persistent Gaps in IT Visibility and Automation Across Enterprise Teams
The 2026 State of IT Maturity Report from EZO reveals that enterprise IT teams still struggle with fragmented systems and limited automation. More than half of organizations depend on spreadsheets for asset tracking, and only 21% enjoy real‑time visibility backed...
Opkey Research Highlights “Cloud Velocity Crisis” In Enterprise ERP and Application Management
Opkey’s 2026 State of ERP Testing and Cloud Application Lifecycle Management Report warns of a “cloud velocity crisis” as enterprises grapple with faster release cycles, mounting integration complexity, and rising operational costs. Sixty‑one percent of respondents cite integrations as their...
Leverage AI in Your ERP Transformation – Just Don’t Rely on Agents
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems still process only about 30% of transactions, leaving the majority to manual workarounds and hidden shadow workflows. Agentic AI is being promoted as a solution that can reason through complex, changing processes, but it cannot...
Sage and Village Capital Expand Global Program to Support Impact-Driven Startups
Sage and Village Capital have launched the second cohort of the Sage Impact Entrepreneurship Program, expanding its reach to 111 early‑stage ventures across the U.S. and Europe and targeting 165 startups worldwide. Applications jumped 85% year‑over‑year, underscoring rising demand for...
Miebach and Solventure Partner to Address the Execution Gap in Supply Chain Planning
Miebach Consulting and Solventure have formed a strategic partnership to close the execution gap that many firms face after investing in advanced supply‑chain planning tools. The collaboration shifts focus from technology deployment to strengthening data, orchestration, and decision‑making layers that...
ERP HEADtoHEAD™ 2026 Highlights Growing Demand for Structured ERP Evaluation as AI and Transformation Pressures Intensify
ERP HEADtoHEAD™ 2026 in Birmingham gathered over 180 senior ERP buyers, the event’s highest attendance ever. The conference emphasized structured, script‑based demos that let participants directly compare multiple ERP solutions. Attendees highlighted AI’s evolution into an execution layer and stressed...
When Platform Migrations Force Bigger Questions: Rethinking Your Procure-to-Pay Strategy
SAP’s Next‑Gen Ariba platform is rolling out this quarter, bringing AI‑driven spend management, a refreshed user experience, and SAP Business Technology Platform extensions. The migration is not a simple upgrade; it demands extensive configuration, parallel system operation, and widespread user...
Canals Expands Operating AI to Close the Execution Gap in Wholesale Distribution
Canals has broadened its Operating AI platform to automate key wholesale distribution workflows, including purchase‑order tracking, accounts‑receivable matching, and customer‑inquiry handling. The AI layer acts as a real‑time execution engine, turning ERP data into actionable actions without manual intervention. Early...
How Automation and ERP Systems Are Transforming Financial Accuracy and Decision-Making
Automation and ERP systems are reshaping finance by standardizing processes, centralizing data, and delivering real-time insights. By enforcing uniform accounting rules and eliminating manual data entry, these platforms dramatically reduce errors and improve reporting accuracy. Integrated audit trails and automated...
Suffolk County Advances Public Sector ERP Modernization with CGI Advantage Cloud Migration
Suffolk County, New York, completed a migration of its financial management system to the CGI Advantage cloud platform, marking a major upgrade of its public‑sector ERP. The cloud‑based solution promises faster processing, higher data accuracy, and automated updates, while strengthening...
Unanet Recognized for AI Orchestration as Enterprise Focus Shifts Toward Scalable, Agent-Driven Systems
Unanet received the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for AI Orchestration, highlighting a market shift from isolated AI experiments to integrated, agent‑driven enterprise systems. The award, presented by the Business Intelligence Group, underscores the growing demand for AI that operates...
Oracle and NetSuite Bring AI Into Restaurant Operations as Industry Seeks Unified Systems
Oracle and NetSuite unveiled an AI‑driven restaurant operations platform that consolidates financial, inventory, procurement and workforce data into a single cloud environment. By integrating point‑of‑sale inputs from Oracle Simphony, the solution offers a real‑time "single source of truth" for operators...
Forterro Appoints Chris Fisher to Lead Orderwise as Mid-Market ERP Demand Evolves
Forterro has named Chris Fisher as Managing Director of its Orderwise business, signaling a strategic push toward a platform‑first ERP model. Fisher brings deep experience in guiding mid‑market firms through cloud and AI transitions, especially in distribution and logistics. His...
Autotrader Deepens Transformation Strategy with Embridge Consulting Through BTaaS Model
Autotrader has expanded its four‑year partnership with Embridge Consulting by signing a three‑year Business Technology as a Service (BTaaS) agreement. The new framework consolidates integration, managed support, advisory and innovation services into a subscription model, moving beyond traditional managed services....
Rsult Group Expands NetSuite Footprint with Cadran and Yuccaa Acquisitions
Rsult Group announced the acquisition of Cadran Consultancy and Yuccaa, bolstering its presence in the Oracle NetSuite ecosystem. The deal merges Cadran’s two‑decade ERP expertise with Yuccaa’s digital‑first consulting, creating a more integrated ERP, data and AI transformation platform. With...
Sage and Durham University Expand AI Skills Agenda as Regional Talent Strategy Gains Momentum
Sage has teamed up with Durham University to launch an AI and digital skills programme aimed at the North East of England, linking the software vendor’s enterprise expertise with the university’s Business AI and Analytics Centre. The collaboration emphasizes applied...
Unanet and Xpedeon Expand Partnership to North America, Targeting CRM–ERP Disconnect in Construction
Unanet and Xpedeon have extended their UK‑origin partnership into North America, merging Unanet’s construction‑focused CRM with Xpedeon’s ERP suite. The combined solution promises a single platform that links opportunity management, project execution, and invoicing for builders. By eliminating siloed systems,...
How Does Microsoft Dynamics 365 Compare to Other ERP Solutions?
Microsoft Dynamics 365, launched in 2016, is a modular, cloud‑first ERP that leverages the broader Microsoft ecosystem and targets midsize to enterprise firms. Compared with SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite and Oracle Cloud ERP, Dynamics 365 offers a balance of flexibility,...
Looking to Generate Better B2B Leads? Why Industrial Companies Are Refining Their Strategy
Industrial manufacturers are moving from traditional trade‑show outreach to sophisticated, digital‑first lead generation. Because industrial sales involve multi‑million‑dollar contracts and multiple stakeholders, companies must align precise technical messaging with buyers’ pain points. The article highlights how data‑driven tactics—intent monitoring, account‑based...
ERP Partner Ecosystems Shift From Distribution to Value Creation Models
ERP partner ecosystems are evolving from traditional distribution channels into strategic, value‑creation networks. Mid‑market vendors now prioritize partners who deliver domain expertise, advisory services, and deep integration rather than merely selling licenses. Cloud‑native architectures and open APIs enable seamless embedding...
How ERP Systems Are Integrating Physical and Digital Security
Enterprises are turning to modern ERP platforms to merge physical access control, surveillance, and cybersecurity into a single, observable framework. By centralizing data streams, ERP systems enable real‑time monitoring, faster incident response, and unified compliance reporting. AI‑driven analytics further compress...
Opkey Introduces AI-Powered Release Advisor to Address Growing Complexity in Enterprise SaaS Updates
Opkey unveiled Release Advisor, an AI‑driven tool that automates analysis of Oracle and Workday SaaS updates. The solution promises to shrink release‑analysis cycles from five‑to‑seven weeks to as little as three days, cutting effort by 60‑80 percent. It launches in...
Embridge Consulting Named Exclusive UK Public Sector Reseller for Unit4 in Five-Year Agreement
Embridge Consulting has been appointed the exclusive UK public‑sector reseller for Unit4 under a five‑year agreement. The deal pairs Unit4’s AI‑enabled, people‑centric ERP platform with Embridge’s Business Transformation as a Service (BTaaS) delivery model to accelerate finance and HR modernization...
AvidXchange Expands AppFolio Partnership with Embedded AP Automation Solution for Property Management
AvidXchange has launched an embedded accounts‑payable‑as‑a‑service (APaaS) solution for the AppFolio Property Manager platform, now listed in the AppFolio Stack Marketplace. The integration lets property‑management teams initiate and approve supplier payments directly within AppFolio, eliminating the need for separate finance...
Reimagining Finance Operations: LiveFlow’s Lasse Kalkar and Anita Koimur on Building an AI-Native ERP for Continuous Close
LiveFlow unveiled Flow, an AI‑native ERP built for continuous‑close finance operations. The platform unifies accounting, consolidation, and planning while delivering real‑time data across multi‑entity, multi‑currency organizations. Flow’s one‑click, transaction‑level migration can move legacy data in a day, eliminating the typical...
RGP Launches Streamline 360™ to Help Enterprises Prepare for ERP Modernization and AI Adoption
RGP has launched Streamline 360™, a structured ERP readiness framework designed to help enterprises assess legacy systems, align technology spend, and lay the groundwork for AI‑driven operations. The methodology moves beyond traditional implementation, emphasizing business processes, data architecture, and organizational...
The Rise of Agentic Execution: Rocketlane CEO Srikrishnan Ganesan on AI’s Next Phase in Professional Services
Rocketlane has launched Nitro, the first agentic execution platform for professional services, enabling AI agents to perform repeatable implementation tasks such as configurations, data migrations, testing, and documentation. The platform promises up to a 50% reduction in delivery effort for...
Industrial ERP at a Turning Point: Dean Forbes on Cloud Adoption and Pragmatic AI
Forterro’s CEO Dean Forbes says the company’s 2025 momentum stems from a decisive shift to cloud‑based ERP, which has unlocked confidence, stability and faster upgrades for mid‑market manufacturers. Recurring revenue now accounts for 74% of sales and net revenue retention...
Optimum Selected as ERP Training Partner for Asahi’s Multi-Country SAP S/4HANA Transformation
Optimum has been chosen by Asahi Europe & International to lead user training for its multi‑year SAP S/4HANA migration, dubbed Project Odyssey. The initiative will replace SAP ECC with a standardized S/4HANA template across ten European markets, rolling out through...
Rethinking ERP Transformation: Daniel Chilton on Adaptive Change and the Human Side of Enterprise Programmes
ERP programmes are traditionally fixed‑scope projects, but business realities shift mid‑stream, causing fatigue and stalled momentum. Embridge Consulting’s Daniel Chilton introduces Elastic Change, a delivery model that blends disciplined governance with adaptable, EQ‑focused leadership. The approach treats ERP as a...
Automating Procure-to-Pay in Legacy ERP Using ETLs
Manufacturers relying on legacy ERP platforms such as QAD Standard or SAP R/3 face costly, manual procure‑to‑pay (P2P) processes that waste millions annually. By deploying ETL pipelines to extract, validate, and load supplier, PO, receipt, invoice, and payment data, firms can...
Why Every Resilient ERP Needs a Strong Human Safety Net
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems provide cross‑functional visibility, yet they only process structured transaction data. When real‑world events—such as road accidents, equipment failures, or infrastructure work—occur outside those parameters, the ERP records the symptom but not the cause. Gartner reports...
Illumend Launches AI Platform and Broker Referral Program to Address Insurance Compliance Gaps
illumend has introduced an AI‑first insurance compliance platform and a Broker Referral Partner Program to help brokers and their SMB clients manage certificates of insurance and policy endorsements proactively. The solution, powered by the conversational AI engine Lumie, automates document...
Embridge Consulting Appoints Alex Ashley-Roberts and Lucy Fox to Strengthen Leadership Team
Embridge Consulting announced the appointment of Alex Ashley‑Roberts and Lucy Fox to its board, bolstering senior leadership as the firm targets the next growth phase in technology‑enabled business transformation. Ashley‑Roberts, former interim head of marketing, will guide sales and marketing...
ERP News Magazine March 2026 – Issue #58
ERP News Magazine released its March 2026 Issue 58, spotlighting the rise of intelligent ERP and the transformation of CRM into an intelligence layer. The edition features expert interviews on AI‑driven ERP workflows, agent‑mediated commerce, adaptive transformation delivery, and cloud‑centric modernization....
Intuit and Anthropic Partner to Bring Custom AI Agents and Financial Intelligence to Businesses
Intuit announced a multi‑year partnership with Anthropic to embed Claude AI agents into its ecosystem. The deal lets mid‑market firms build secure, customizable financial assistants while exposing Intuit services such as QuickBooks, TurboTax and Credit Karma within Anthropic’s products. It...
Oracle Launches AI-Powered Predictive Safety Platform for Construction Projects
Oracle has launched the Construction and Engineering Advisor for Safety, an AI‑powered platform that predicts safety incidents on construction sites. The solution leverages a pre‑trained model built from more than 10,000 project‑years of industry data and integrates with Oracle Aconex,...