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To start the week, Oracle and Oracle NetSuite announced Oracle NetSuite Restaurant Operations. NetSuite followed with a more general AI announcement with the latest additions to NetSuite AI Connector Service. Finally, IFS announced a new pricing model for deployment of Industrial AI.

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Acumatica announced a number of product announcements within its 2026 R1 release. Then, Oracle announced Fusion Agentic Applications, a new class of enterprise applications powered by coordinated teams of specialized AI agents. Finally, SAP announced it has agreed to acquire Reltio, a leading master data management (MDM) software provider.

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One of the biggest hurdles in achieving buy-in from the office of the CFO to embark on an ERP project is justifying the purchase through expected return on investment (ROI). But beyond identifying the potential ROI, you must also understand how your organization and people will be able to realize those returns. On this episode of the ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle, trusted ERP business advisor, teaches businesses how to accurately predict ROI for software investments, and ACTUALLY achieve those results through proper expectation and resource management.

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To start the week, Workday announced that Sana from Workday is now available to customers worldwide. SAP announced new AI-enabled capabilities, travel, and expense management enhancements at SAP Concur Fusion 2026. Procore announced it is integrating the Procore Platform with the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint to accelerate the building of AI factories and other essential infrastructure. Rootstock Software announced its acquisition of Ascent Solutions, a provider of Salesforce-native ERP and operational applications.

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On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle, Founder and Managing Principal at ERP Advisors Group, speaks with John Glasgow, CEO at Campfire. Windle and Glasgow discuss how the ERP market is evolving due to the emergence of AI-based solutions, the importance of a software's foundation in the age of AI, and how customers are achieving value through AI-based solutions.

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End users who fail to train on their new ERP before go-live can be one of the biggest roadblocks to a successful ERP implementation. Why do they refuse to train? How do you get them to participate? What blocks their buy-in? It is important to understand how to best support them so they are ready to use the new system at cut-over. On this episode of the ERP Advisor, Shelby Toney breaks down the key factors to consider when approaching ERP user training and outline EAG’s top 7 tips for successfully training your users during an ERP implementation.

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Oracle began the week with major news, announcing that Q3 fiscal 2026 was an exceptional quarter with financial results that exceeded expectations. In AI related news, IFS and Aptean made announcements to benefit specialized customers. Finally, Deltek announced that Deltek Replicon achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization.

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To kick off the week, Oracle announced the general availability of Oracle Construction and Engineering Advisor for Safety. Then, SAP announced the evolution of its SAP Services and Support portfolio. Finally, ECI Software Solutions acquired Drypowder, a financial technology company focused on modernizing accounts receivable, billing, and digital payments for the building materials and construction industries.

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It was a major week for software with Workday, Salesforce, and OneStream announcing major fourth quarter and fiscal year financial results. Unit4 also announced it is streamlining Unit4 Success4U to simplify engagement for customers optimizing existing solutions or adopting Unit4 ERPx.

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On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle speaks with Jennifer Sherman, CPO at Unit4. Windle and Sherman breakdown trends across the history of ERP, how AI will impact enterprise software at a global scale, and how trends have impacted and will impact the industry in the future.

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Sage announced new AI-powered capabilities in Sage Intacct, ECI announced an expanded alliance with FormedAI to bring advanced digital account automation with AI to e-automate cloud users across North America, Aptean announced the launch of Aptean Fashion & Apparel, and CrowdStrike and Microsoft Corp. announced an expansion of their strategic alliance.

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Your business deserves to be happy with your ERP. But many businesses become dissatisfied with their ERP due to a lackluster implementation or not optimizing the system properly after go-live. How can you overcome failed expectations of your ERP and better take advantage of the system?

On this episode of The ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle, EAG’s Founder and ERP Expert, addresses how businesses can fall back in love with their enterprise software by giving it some TLC.

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Starting the week strong, Procore announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Then, NetSuite announced a series of innovations that will help organizations increase efficiency and accelerate growth. In other news, ECI announced the introduction of its fleet tracking integration into its Davisware GlobalEdge and Vision field service products, with fleet telematics provider Azuga. Finally, Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cimulate, an emerging leader in AI-powered product discovery and agentic commerce. 

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On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle speaks with Nicolas Kopp, CEO at Rillet. Windle and Kopp discuss the ramifications of AI on the ERP industry, how AI-native solutions are handling data security, and how other vendors will be forced to adapt in the new age of AI.

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Workday began the week with major news, announcing that co-founder and current executive chair Aneel Bhusri is returning as Chief Executive Officer. In other news, Oracle announced new capabilities in Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain& Manufacturing (SCM) to help organizations manage the unique requirements of process manufacturing. Related, Sage announced new AI-powered enhancements to Sage X3. Finally, Aptean introduced Aptean Intelligence as a Service.

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SAP, Microsoft, and Sage all announced their financial results for the quarter and/or fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. In non-financial news, Procore announced its Procore for Government solution has achieved Federal Risk and AuthorizationManagement Program (FedRAMP®) Moderate Authorization.

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Agentic AI is taking the tech world by storm with the promise of completely transforming business operations. As software vendors continue to invest heavily in the foundations for agentic AI, the systems will become even more mainstream and easier to use. However, truly realizing the value of agentic AI requires developing a clear agentic AI strategy focused on practical and achievable use cases.

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To start the week with big ERP news, Acumatica kicked off their yearly conference, Acumatica Summit 2026. In other news, IFS announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Then, Sage announced a global partnership with Augusta Labs, the applied AI lab that helps enterprises build and scale AI transformation. Finally, Workday announced its plans to invest CAD $1 billion in Canada over the next five years.

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On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle speaks with Melissa Korzun, Vice President of Industry Solutions at Kantata. Windle and Korzun discuss the recent developments in the professional services industry, the role AI is playing in those advancements, and how businesses in the space can unlock the full potential of AI without sacrificing confidence or control.

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To begin the week, Procore announced it has acquired Datagrid, uniting two powerful AI solutions in the built world. Related, Aptean announced the acquisition of OpsVeda, an AI-powered operations command center. Finally, Sage announced the introduction of Sage Copilot to Sage Operations (formerly named “Sage Distribution and Manufacturing Operations”).

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Salesforce unveiled Agentforce 360 with Slack as the conversational interface where people and agents work together, connecting knowledge, actions, and data in real time. Microsoft announced agentic AI solutions designed to bring intelligent automation to every part of the retail business. Finally, Oracle unveiled Oracle Retail Supply Chain Collaboration.

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Epicor made sure to start the new year with big news, announcing key milestones in its product innovation strategy, including the schedule of final on-premises feature releases of Epicor Kinetic, Epicor Prophet 21, and Epicor BisTrack. OneStream made headlines announcing it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hg, a leading investor in software, services, and data businesses.

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IFS announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Softeon. Salesforce opened a new office in Stockholm, continuing its investment across Northern Europe amid the region’s accelerating AI adoption. Oracle and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a joint effort to further advance the DOE’s current and future AI and advanced computing initiatives. Oracle also announced enhancements to how hospitality brands engage with guests and manage their operations.

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ERP upgrades have evolved from evaluating focused point solutions to selecting a comprehensive platform for the future of your business. With this broader scope comes a longer list of requirements and considerations to select the right system. But how can businesses narrow their focus to ensure their platform meets their needs both now and well into the future?

The independent experts at ERP Advisors Group joined forces with HSO to examine key must-haves that project sponsors should look for when selecting an ERP platform. Don't miss out on these important considerations that will lay the groundwork for...

During Part 2 of this year’s ERP Trends & Predictions event, Shawn Windle, The ERP Advisor, and Rebekah McCabe, ERP News Analyst, divulge their predictions for the major ERP vendors in 2026. Their predictions include vendor investments and strategy including “Agentic AI,” and “Business Automation,” as well as a roadmap for navigating ERP in 2026’s evolving market landscape. ERP Advisors Group’s decades of experience provides deep insights on what the market can expect from ERP in 2026.

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2025 fostered foundational investments from major software vendors across the globe. From flexible solution announcements to realizing real value with artificial intelligence, 2025 built on what 2024 set in motion. In Part 1 of our 2026 ERP Trends & Predictions webinar, Shawn Windle, ERP Expert, and Rebekah McCabe, ERP Vendor Analyst, analyzed this year’s hottest ERP vendor trends and broke-down how those trends impacted the world of software in 2025.

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Oracle announced fiscal 2026 Q2 results. Rootstock Software announced the launch of Rootstock Managed Services. Certinia announced their Winter ’26 Release. UKG has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Inova Payroll, a U.S.-based human capital management (HCM) and payroll services provider.

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While AI has fueled exciting opportunities, it has also been the catalyst for fear in the workforce. The companies who will thrive in this era are the ones with a clear plan to leverage AI to empower their people and enhance culture instead of detracting from it. This will become a key competitive differentiator for attracting talent. The right AI strategy will improve your team’s day-to-day, enabling them to focus on the exciting and value-driving aspect of their jobs while automating tedious or unnecessary tasks. 

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Salesforce delivered record third quarter fiscal 2026 results driven by Agentforce and Data 360. In other news, ECI announced its acquisition of Amper Technologies, Inc., a manufacturing execution system (MES) company that gives factories real-time visibility into their shop floors. Finally, Blackbaud announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Anthropic to provide the fundraising connector for Claude for Nonprofits.

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To begin the week, Workday announced results for the fiscal 2026 third quarter ended October 31st, 2025. In other news, IFS announced the release of IFS Cloud 25R2, applying the latest in AI innovation to the realities of hardcore, industrial work. Finally, SAP today unveiled the next stage of its vision for European digital sovereignty with the launch of EU AI Cloud.

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On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle speaks with Paul Farrell, Senior Vice President at ECI. Windle and Farrell discuss the projected evolution of the ERP market over the next decade, how Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI are changing the way companies utilize ERP, and how ECI is framing their AI strategy around industry specialization.

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Workday launched the Workday EU Sovereign Cloud, a new offering that gives organizations across the European Union (EU) the ability to use Workday’s AI-powered HR and finance solutions while keeping their data secure, local, and under their control. Sage announced its full year financial results for the period ended September 30th, 2025. At Microsoft Ignite 2025, OneStream announced it has entered into a strategic alliance with Microsoft. Aptean announced the launch of AppCentral 2.0, the AI platform purpose-built for industries.

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Pull up a chair at the EAG dinner table for a Thanksgiving discussion you won’t want to miss! Every year, businesses around the world are plagued by difficult ERP implementations and learn hard ERP lessons they won’t soon forget. And, unfortunately, many of those obstacles could have been avoided. Those who successfully go live are often thankful for the guidance they received from an experienced ERP consultant who ensured the company applied best practices to their ERP implementation, so they didn’t have to repeat others’ mistakes. 

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Sage unveiled new functionality in Sage Intacct designed to help finance teams move from managing data to driving performance. Deltek unveiled its next-generation platform and brand evolution at Deltek ProjectCon 2025. ECI Software Solutions announced its NET1 Commerce Suite for North American Manufacturers. QAD and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced an expanded strategic collaboration.

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Procore announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30th, 2025. Then, OneStream announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30th, 2025. Sage unveiled the next evolution of Sage X3 at its flagship Sage Future for Partners event. ECI Software Solutions announced the launch of its ecommerce AI Agent, a built-in AI tool within the company’s ecommerce platform, EvolutionX.

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IFS kicked off the week announcing its full year 2025 year-to-date financial results. Oracle announced the Digital Assets Data Nexus, a soon-to-be released platform expected to enable banks and financial institutions to more easily launch and leverage blockchain-based digital assets in financial products. Finally, UKG unveiled a new AI-guided user experience for the UKG Pro suite that is now available for customers to turn on.

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SAP kicked off the week announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. CMiC made a landmark announcement, unveiling NEXUS, their AI-powered construction ERP. Microsoft announced the Finance solution in Microsoft 365 Copilot is now generally available. IFS announced the next evolution of its IFS Loops agent platform: 10 Digital Workers with 50 agentic skills, and a near-term roadmap for 100 skills designed for mission-critical workflows across industries.

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To begin the week, Oracle unveiled new AI-powered capabilities for Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence. Microsoft unveiled AI innovations, leveraging ambient and generative technologies, to improve the patient journey, reduce the workflow burden across care teams and enhance the financial integrity of healthcare provider organizations. At Groundbreak 2025, Procore Technologies, Inc. unveiled new AI capabilities built directly into its intelligence layer, Procore Helix. Acumatica announced a strategic partnership to embed BILL’s industry-leading Accounts Payable (AP) automation directly into Acumatica Cloud ERP. Sage announced Sage 50 is available on the cloud.

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Artificial Intelligence’s capabilities continue to evolve with each passing day. More and more is becoming possible through AI, which has completely transformed the way customers interact with business applications. But it is not all sunshine and positive developments; AI is also being used in more nefarious and dangerous ways. As a result, cyber-criminals continue to lurk in the shadows, waiting for the right time to strike…

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SuiteWorld 2025 was at the top of the headlines this week with a number of major announcements being made around AI. In industry-related news, Infor announced it is launching an expansion of its suite of AI-driven solutions for micro-verticals. In other news, Sage announced the acquisition of Criterion, a unified human capital management (HCM) platform. Related, Aptean announced the acquisition of JMA A/S, a provider of dealer management system solutions for the heavy equipment, agricultural, and construction machinery vertical in the Nordic market. Then, IFS Copperleaf, an IFS company and AI-powered Asset Investment Planning (AIP) software provider, announced the...