The ERP Advisor
The ERP Advisor provides practical advice on software selection and implementation, covering topics like ERP, HCM, CRM, eCommerce, data migration, and emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI. Hosted by independent consultants from ERP Advisors Group, the show offers unbiased insights without vendor influence.
Episodes
The ERP Minute Episode 257 - October 7th, 2026
First, Acumatica announced the general availability of 2026 R2, the latest release of its cloud ERP platform for mid-market businesses. Then, Infor unveiled its Infor Industry AI architecture and the next evolution of Infor Velocity Suite, which includes personalized adaptive user experiences, new governance models across customers’ entire enterprise, and more Industry AI agents. In other news, SA
Negotiating the Best Deal on Your Enterprise Software Contract - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 151
The software landscape is changing, and as technology evolves, so do the pricing models and negotiating power customers have when entering a new contract with a vendor. And, as if software contract negotiations weren’t already hard enough, Artificial Intelligence adds yet another complex layer with usage and platform considerations. In the modern age of technology, how do businesses get the best d
The ERP Minute Episode 256 - September 30, 2026
First, Workday announced Workday Total Benefits, a new AI solution designed to bring everything connected to an employee’s benefits into one experience. In other news, Salesforce announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Listen Labs, an AI-powered customer research and human simulation platform. Finally, BILL and Blackbaud announced a new strategic partnership to simplify the accou
The ERP Minute Episode 255: September 23rd, 2026
Oracle Health today announced new AI capabilities across its revenue cycle management portfolio that are planned to be released in the coming months. CMiC announced significant upgrades to NEXUS, its AI-powered construction ERP platform. The Epicor Channel Partner Program continues to expand across Australia and New Zealand, with the addition of Conveyance Solutions.Connect with us!https://www.erp
How AI is Transforming Traditional ERP Strategies - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 150
AI is transforming the way businesses operate and, consequently, the software they use to run their companies. However, many companies are spinning their wheels right now as they wrestle with difficult questions such as: how can we determine which AI solutions are actually worth our investment? Should we still be thinking in terms of traditional ERP architecture? And what role does our vendor play
Leaders in ERP Podcast Episode 14 - AI Adoption at Your Speed
In this episode of Leaders in ERP, Shawn Windle sits down with Megan Gwartney, VP Industry Strategy & Solutions at Infor, to discuss the types of AI solutions on the market and how businesses can approach adoption based on their goals. Gwartney shares real-world customer examples of how multiple AI agents can work together across functions like customer service, finance, analytics, and workfor
The ERP Minute Episode 254: September 9, 2026
First, Qlik announced expanded availability of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Databricks, making it easier for customers to connect assistants and agents to Qlik’s governed data, analytics context, and transformation capabilities in the tools they already use. Then, Salesforce is launching new Core, Advanced, and Max editions for Agentforce Sales, Agen
The ERP Minute Episode 253: September 1, 2026
First, Salesforce announced results for its second quarter fiscal 2027 ended July 31st, 2026. Then, Workday announced results for the fiscal 2027 second quarter ended July 31, 2026. In other news, Sage announced the latest update to Sage Intacct, introducing new AI-powered financial controls, connected reporting capabilities, and industry-specific innovations that help finance teams work more effi
The ERP Minute Episode 252: August 25, 2026
Rootstock announced its Summer ’26 Release. Building on previous AI development, two new Rootstock AI agents enter active pilot with select customers. Sage announced it has acquired Bangert, a long-standing Sage partner and specialist in AI-enabled implementation and onboarding for construction financial management. Finally, ECI launched the integration of EvolutionX, its AI-powered e-commerce pla
The ERP Minute Episode 251: August 18, 2026
Epicor kicked off the week with big news, announcing that Vaibhav Vohra will become Chief Executive Officer effective October 1st, 2026. In other news, Procore announced the general availability of Asset Register, a new tool within Procore Asset Management that helps contractors replace weeks of project handoff work with a continuous digital handover process. Finally, Oracle announced the general
Who Should You Involve in Your ERP Selection? - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 146
A new ERP will transform the day-to-day jobs of your people. But it is unrealistic to include every single team member at your organization in every step of such a complex process. How can you navigate so many differing opinions in such an important initiative? With so much weight on the shoulders of those leading the effort, how do you make the right decision for who gets a say and who doesn’t? O
The ERP Minute Episode 250: August 11, 2026
Acumatica started the week with big news announcing the opening of its Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad, India. Finally, Sage announced results for the nine months ended June 30th, 2026.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvi
Leaders in ERP Podcast Episode 13 - AI Solutions for the Frontline Worker
In this episode of Leaders in ERP, Shawn Windle sits down with Kevin Miller, CTO of IFS, to discuss how AI is reshaping enterprise software for industries like aerospace & defense, manufacturing, and utilities. Miller shares real-world AI examples while arguing that AI will evolve ERP, not replace it. The conversation explores data governance, industry expertise, AI data risks, headless ERP, a
Leaders in ERP: Sandeep Chopra, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Lensing
Everest has reached the summit and entered its next chapter as Lensing. Inspired by the forces that bring things into focus, the new name reflects Lensing’s mission to bring clarity to the complex challenges businesses face with ERP.In this episode of our Leaders in ERP series, Shawn Windle talks with Sandeep Chopra, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Lensing, to explore the evolution of ERP in the age of
The ERP Minute Episode 249: August 4, 2026
First, Procore announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Then, IFS delivered 25% year-over-year ARR growth in H1 2026, with Cloud Revenue increasing 24% year-over-year. Finally, Blackbaud announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. To round out the week, ECI acquired Prima Business Control Software, a provider of ERP and ecommerce solutions
The ERP Minute Episode 248: July 28, 2026
To start the week, SAP announced its financial results for the second quarter and half year 2026. In other news, Workday announced that Workday Adaptive Planning has achieved FedRAMP Authorization at the Moderate Impact Level. Then, Procore announced three new Digital Coworker packages that make it easier for construction organizations to adopt and scale AI. Finally, Unit4 announced Data Hub, a ma
Avoiding the Biggest ERP Selection Mistakes - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 145
Choosing an ERP system is one of the most stressful decisions a finance or IT executive will have to make in their entire careers. It has a high failure rate so getting it wrong can cause unexpected damages and costs. Luckily, learning from others’ mistakes can save a lot of time, headaches, and expense by getting it right the first time.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550
The ERP Minute Episode 247: July 21, 2026
Oracle today announced a new AI-native builder experience for Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications to enable customers and partners to create and run Fusion Agentic Applications natively within Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. Related, as part of NetSuite release 2026.2, NetSuite is beginning the North America rollout of NetSuite Next, the next generation of NetSuite with AI built into
The ERP Minute Episode 246: July 13, 2026
The begin the week, Acumatica announced the acquisition of Vertrax, a longtime Acumatica partner and trusted provider of cloud-native software solutions for the fuel and energy distribution industry. Finally, Unit4 announced that new and existing Unit4 ERP customers can trial its AI capabilities built for their service-centric industries, commitment-free, if they register before December 2026.Conn
Leaders in ERP Podcast Episode 11 - The New Age of ERP
In the new age of AI-empowered ERP, the industry’s greatest minds are developing the next evolution of solutions meant to transform the user experience and business productivity. In this episode of Leaders in ERP, software industry pioneer Evan Goldberg provides invaluable insights into the future of ERP, including the groundbreaking release of NetSuite Next.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisors
The ERP Minute Episode 245: July 8, 2026
First, Salesforce announced plans to invest $1 billion in Switzerland over the next five years to accelerate the countries agentic AI transformation. To round out the week, Qlik announced the general availability of new agentic data engineering capabilities across Qlik Cloud, moving the capabilities introduced at Qlik Connect 2026 into production for customers.Connect with us!https://www.erpadviso
The ERP Minute Episode 244: June 30, 2026
First, Sage announced the latest enhancements to Sage X3, designed to help manufacturers and distributors make faster, more confident decisions through AI and operational intelligence. Related, Oracle announced four new Fusion Agentic Applications that will help organizations improve supply chain performance by increasing inventory visibility, reducing supplier and operational impact, and improvin
How to Maximize the Value of Your ERP System - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 144
When you purchase something as expensive as an ERP, you should be able to take full advantage of its capabilities. In many cases, businesses do not get the most out of their solution! Whether you are unsure how to develop a phased approach for optimization post ERP implementation or simply don’t have the system configured to meet your needs, you are losing value by failing to continuously develop
The ERP Minute Episode 243: June 23, 2026
To begin the week, Epicor has expanded its AI-driven ERP strategy in the UK and select European markets with the general availability of Epicor Prism, a portfolio of vertical AI agents designed specifically for the supply chain industries. In other news, Procore announced new portfolio management and capital planning capabilities designed to transform the way owners manage capital projects through
The ERP Minute Episode 242: June 18, 2026
Oracle began the week with another record quarter with strong revenue growth across its Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Applications businesses for Q4 and fiscal full year 2026. In other news, Salesforce announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fin, formerly Intercom, an industry-leading customer agent company. Finally, Blackbaud announced a new Chart of Accounts Health Advisor co
Leaders in ERP: Jeff Weiss, Chief Revenue Officer at CMiC
On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle, Founder and Managing Principal at ERP Advisors Group, speaks with Jeff Weiss, Chief Revenue Officer at CMiC. Windle and Weiss discuss the trajectory of the construction industry, the growing impact of AI, and the evolution of modern construction ERP solutions.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn
An Expert Guide to ERP Implementation Success - The ERP Advisor 142
ERP implementations are often the most difficult part of a business leader’s careers. Successfully navigating an ERP go-live is challenging and managing all the moving pieces associated with an ERP implementation can lead to disruption and frustration across the entire organization. So how can businesses approach an ERP implementation successfully? On this episode of The ERP Advisor, Quentin DeWit
The ERP Minute Episode 241: June 9th, 2026
First, Workday announced Agent Passport, which tests and verifies every AI agent, Workday-built and third-party, before it goes into production, and continuously monitors it after. Then, UKG announced Quarterly Platform Innovations to help organizations move from workforce insights to workforce action. Finally, OneStream at its OneStream World Tour announced the launch of its new Snowflake connect
Selecting the Right Business Intelligence & Analytics Tools - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 141
In the age of information and technology, business rely heavily on the best insights into their data. Harnessing this information is the first step to driving down costs and increasing profitability. But how do you know which tools can really help you? While some ERP vendors have compatible Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics tools included in their technology stack, there are MANY third-par
The ERP Minute Episode 240: June 2, 2026
To start the week, Salesforce announced results for its first quarter fiscal 2027 ended April 30, 2026. In other news, Workday and Google Cloud announced an expanded strategic partnership to bring AI agents for HR and finance closer to the people who need them, directly inside the applications they use every day. Building on connectivity related news, Procore announced the launch of its connected
The ERP Minute Episode 239: May 26, 2026
First, Workday announced results for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026. Then, Sage announced financial results for the six months to March 31, 2026. In other news, Procore announced an expanded Procore AI experience, introducing a new suite of AI agents powered by embedded Datagrid Intelligence and built directly into Procore. Finally, ECI announced the launch of AI Assist for Davisware Glob
The ERP Minute Episode 238 - May 21st, 2026
In ERP news this week, Epicor held their annual conference, Epicor Insights, in Nashville, Tennessee. In other major industry announcements, SAP introduced the Autonomous Enterprise to help enhance the world’s most critical business workflows, so that humans and AI work together to meet global business demands. Next, Workday announced that the Sana Self-Service Agent is now available in Microsoft
The ERP Minute Episode 237 - May 12th, 2026
Procore began the week by announcing financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2026. Then, NetSuite announced a series of innovations designed to help organizations in Mexico increase efficiency and accelerate growth. In other news, Rootstock Software introduced Rootstock Ready, a curated ERP solution and implementation model built to help midmarket manufacturers and distributors a
Leaders in ERP Interview: Workday - Indy Bains, VP, Global Industry & Vertical Solution Marketing
The ERP renaissance will be defined by industry leaders who seek to revolutionize the next era of technology. As AI evolves from retrieval to action, business must take action to truly realize long-term enterprise value and avoid falling behind the competition. Join Indy Bains, Vice President of Global Industry and Vertical Solution Marketing at Workday, and Shawn Windle, Founder and Managing Prin
The ERP Minute Episode 236 - May 5th, 2026
First, Microsoft and Blackbaud announced their respective financial results for their quarters ended March 31st, 2026, SAP acquired Dremio, an open, high-performance data lakehouse platform, Sage announced the expansion of its strategic relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Planful announced the general availability of Planful AI Planner Assistant.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisors
The ERP Minute Episode 235 - April 28th, 2026
First, SAP announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Then, IFS announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31st, 2026. In other news, Sage announced Sage HCM, a new human capital management solution for mid-market organizations in North America. Finally, Certinia announced the launch of Veda: an enterprise-grade intelligent operations engine built to tra
The ERP Minute Episode 234 - April 21st, 2026
Starting the week strong, ECI Software Solutions announced new AI capabilities embedded within its Deacom and JobBOSS2 ERP solutions, including AI Assistant and AI Invoicing. In related AI news, Salesforce announced a major expansion of Agent Fabric, delivering a trusted agent control plan for rapidly evolving multi-vendor AI landscapes. Building on the AI news, Workday announced that Workday Reco
Selecting the Right HCM Solution For Your Organization - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 139
There are seemingly endless options for Human Capital Management (HCM) software on the market. But how do you know which one is right for your business? And what factors should you consider during your search? Depending on your approach, implementing a new HCM can provide tremendous value by automating and strategically managing your entire employee lifecycle, or it can be an expensive headache fo
The ERP Minute Episode 233 - April 14th, 2026
ECI began the week by announcing its strategic alliance with software provider In Time Tec. In other news, Aptean announced the release of Logility DemandAI+ on AppCentral, Aptean’s agentic AI platform. Then, Oracle announced Fusion Agentic Applications for finance and supply chain operations. Finally, Celonis announced a new phase of its long-standing collaboration with Oracle to help enterprises
The ERP Minute Episode 232 - April 7th, 2026
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-g
The ERP Minute Episode 231 - March 31st, 2026
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-855
Achieving True ROI on Your Enterprise Software Investments - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 138
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
The ERP Minute Episode 230 - March 24th, 2026
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
Leaders in ERP Podcast Episode 8 - Stop Drowning in Data: Start Driving Value with AI
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
How to Approach ERP User Training and Adoption - The ERP Advisor Episode 136
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
The ERP Minute Episode 229 - March 17th, 2026
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://
The ERP Minute Episode 228 - March 10th, 2026
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
The ERP Minute Episode 227 - March 3rd, 2026
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors
Leaders in ERP Podcast Episode 7 - Work, Reimagined: How AI Empowers People
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.co
The ERP Minute Episode 226 - February 24th, 2026
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgro
Best Practices for ERP Implementation & Optimization - The ERP Advisor 134
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
The ERP Minute Episode 225 - February 17th, 2026
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
Leaders in ERP Podcast Episode 6 - Achieve a Zero-Day Financial Close with AI
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/compan
The ERP Minute Episode 224 - February 10th, 2026
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
The ERP Minute Episode 223 - February 3rd, 2026
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/er
How AI Agents Will Revolutionize ERP Business Operations - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 133
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.C
The ERP Minute Episode 222 - January 27th, 2026
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 billi
Leaders in ERP Episode 5 – Next-Gen Professional Services Powered by AI
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.Connect
The ERP Minute Episode 221 - January 20th, 2026
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”).Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.c
The ERP Minute Episode 220 - January 13th, 2026
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgrou
The ERP Minute Episode 219 - January 6th, 2026
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.C
The ERP Minute Episode 218 - December 30th, 2025
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 ann
The Top 9 MUST HAVE Features in a New ERP Platform - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 132
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 Adviso
2026 ERP Trends & Predictions Part 2 - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 131
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’
2026 ERP Trends & Predictions Part 1 - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 130
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-do
The ERP Minute Episode 217 - December 16th, 2025
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.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/compa
How to Properly Leverage AI to Build an Award-Winning Culture - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 128
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, enab
The ERP Minute Episode 216 - December 9th, 2025
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
The ERP Minute Episode 215 - December 2nd, 2025
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.Connect with us!https://www.er
Leaders in ERP Episode 4 – Built for the Way You Work: AI Tailored for Every Industry
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.Connect with us!ht
The ERP Minute Episode 214 - November 25, 2025
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
5 Key Best Practices From Successful ERP Implementations - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 126
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
The ERP Minute Episode 213 - November 18th, 2025
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.Connect wi
The ERP Minute Episode 212 - November 12th, 2025
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 platfor
The ERP Minute Episode 211 - November 4th, 2025
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 avail
The ERP Minute Episode 210 - October 28th, 2025
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 roadma
The ERP Minute Episode 209 - October 23rd, 2025
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 ca
Emerging Threats to Your ERP: Confronting the Dark Side of AI - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 125
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
The ERP Minute Episode 208 - October 14th, 2025
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
The ERP Minute Episode 207 - October 7th, 2025
Blackbaud announced a massive array of new embedded AI capabilities coming to its product portfolio, along with bold commitments to eliminate barriers that prevent nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations from fully harnessing responsible AI—including spearheading an industry coalition to confront systemic challenges. SAP showcased how the integration of AI, data, and applications creates
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