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The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

What to know about Enterprise Resource Planning

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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Recent Enterprise Resource Planning News

IBM, Red Hat offer Lightwell free to US institutions
Risk & Compliance

IBM, Red Hat offer Lightwell free to US institutions

Eligible US universities and non-profits can now use Lightwell to patch open source flaws without overhauling systems or sharing data.

Last week

Infosys signs 10-year tech overhaul deal with Crocs
Productivity

Infosys signs 10-year tech overhaul deal with Crocs

The footwear group aims to cut costs and unify operations across 85 countries as it modernises ageing systems with AI support.

Last week

Power Digital launches AI marketing system for agencies
Digital Transformation

Power Digital launches AI marketing system for agencies

Agency clients should see clearer links between spend and revenue as Power Digital ties strategy, media and creative work into one AI system.

Last week

Appfire launches BigPicture Advanced for Jira users
Risk & Compliance

Appfire launches BigPicture Advanced for Jira users

Larger Jira customers can now link budgeting, prioritisation and delivery data in one place as Appfire targets strategic portfolio management needs.

Last week

Alkami & Arkatechture team up on bank data analytics
Productivity

Alkami & Arkatechture team up on bank data analytics

Banks and credit unions could cut manual data prep and gain faster customer insights as Armstrong Bank already uses the combined system.

Last week

Straiker launches kill switch for enterprise AI agents
Risk & Compliance

Straiker launches kill switch for enterprise AI agents

Security teams can now stop rogue enterprise AI agents in seconds as Straiker adds runtime controls to its wider testing platform.

Last week

VanishID launches AI tool to cut identity attack risk
Risk & Compliance

VanishID launches AI tool to cut identity attack risk

Businesses are being warned that publicly exposed staff data can now fuel phishing and deepfake fraud without breaching internal systems.

Last week

Avatier launches AI identity platform with pay-per-action
IT service management

Avatier launches AI identity platform with pay-per-action

Enterprises can now avoid upfront licensing as charges shift to verified identity tasks, with a healthcare provider already piloting the system.

Last week

Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth
Productivity

Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth

Finance teams are gaining a system that handles workflows end to end, as Maximor says its platform now covers 98% of transactions autonomously.

Last week

Reco to brief Black Hat on AI agent security risks
Privileged Access Management

Reco to brief Black Hat on AI agent security risks

Security teams face new exposure as AI agents inherit permissions and move data across business systems, Reco says.

Last week

Trustmi launches AI investigation agent for B2B fraud
Chief Financial Officer

Trustmi launches AI investigation agent for B2B fraud

Fraud probes should move faster as the new tool links payment, email and vendor data for security and finance teams.

Last week

Hatz launches Activate for MSPs to scale AI rollout
Small Business

Hatz launches Activate for MSPs to scale AI rollout

It gives MSPs a single workflow to onboard small business clients to AI, cutting manual steps and reducing shadow AI risk.

Last week

1Kosmos named Gartner leader in identity verification
Digital Transformation

1Kosmos named Gartner leader in identity verification

The ranking bolsters 1Kosmos as firms face rising fraud from stolen credentials, synthetic identities and AI-driven impersonation.

Last week

3forge launches Enterprise platform for finance AI
Risk & Compliance

3forge launches Enterprise platform for finance AI

Banks and funds can now build AI-enabled workflows on one governed system, as 3forge aims to reduce integration work and oversight risks.

Last week

Balance Theory raises USD $19m in Series A funding
Risk & Compliance

Balance Theory raises USD $19m in Series A funding

Boards are pressuring security chiefs to prove returns as the Columbia, Maryland firm expands a platform that manages more than USD $1 billion in spend.

Last week

Incode named Gartner leader for third straight year
Artificial Intelligence

Incode named Gartner leader for third straight year

The ranking reinforces Incode's pitch to banks and platforms seeking faster checks as deepfakes and synthetic identities raise fraud risk.

Last month

AI security gap grows in ERP systems, Onapsis warns
Manufacturing

AI security gap grows in ERP systems, Onapsis warns

A survey of 204 US executives found 22% had suffered an AI-enabled breach in ERP systems, deepening doubts over existing safeguards.

Last month

Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses
Risk & Compliance

Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses

A poor checkout can cost local merchants repeat trade, with 55% of consumers saying one bad payment experience would stop or deter them returning.

Last month

Legion launches DragonClaw AI layer for security teams
Risk & Compliance

Legion launches DragonClaw AI layer for security teams

Security teams can now query systems and trigger approved actions in plain English, as Legion's DragonClaw aims to cut manual investigation work.

Last month

Zocks launches AI scheduling for financial advisers
Integration

Zocks launches AI scheduling for financial advisers

Advisers could cut admin as the new feature links bookings with client records, meeting prep and follow-up across one workflow.

Last month

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