The ERP Advisor presents timely information drawn from real world experience with software selections and implementations across dozens of industries. Topics include: ERP Software, Human Capital Management, Customer Relationship Management, eCommerce, Data Migration, and Blockchain and AI as they relate to ERP. The ERP Advisor is hosted by the independent and objective consultants of ERP Advisors Group. Never accepting commissions or kickbacks from any software vendors or implementation part ...
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The ERP Minute Episode 214 - November 25, 2025
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3:33Workday 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 Microso…
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5 Key Best Practices From Successful ERP Implementations - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 126
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39:16Pull 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 f…
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The ERP Minute Episode 213 - November 18th, 2025
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3:31Sage 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) announ…
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The ERP Minute Episode 212 - November 12th, 2025
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3:00Procore 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…
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The ERP Minute Episode 211 - November 4th, 2025
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2:53IFS 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 …
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The ERP Minute Episode 210 - October 28th, 2025
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2:52SAP 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 Work…
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The ERP Minute Episode 209 - October 23rd, 2025
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4:08To 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 2…
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Emerging Threats to Your ERP: Confronting the Dark Side of AI - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 125
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50:45Artificial 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-c…
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The ERP Minute Episode 208 - October 14th, 2025
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4:25SuiteWorld 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) plat…
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The ERP Minute Episode 207 - October 7th, 2025
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4:01Blackbaud 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…
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The ERP Minute Episode 206 - September 30th, 2025
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3:22The week began with Acumatica announcing the general availability of 2025 R2. In related update news, Aptean unveiled its Next Gen Routing and Scheduling solution, an AI-native platform. Following the AI trend, ECI announced the early access release of AI Assist for MobileTech, an AI-powered service call resolution solution built for the office tec…
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Avoiding ERP Implementation Failures - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 124
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1:02:20ERP implementation failures are unfortunately all too common and can lead to getting fired for wasting company treasure and causing operational disasters. But what makes an ERP go-live successful, and how do you ensure your project does not become just another negative statistic? On this episode of the ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle goes over what it me…
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The ERP Minute Episode 205 - September 23rd, 2025
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3:05This week, Workday hosted their annual user conference, Workday Rising 2025, taking the opportunity to announce a number of new releases and updates. In other news, CrowdStrike and Salesforce announced a new strategic partnership to enhance the security of AI agents and applications built on Agentforce and the Salesforce platform. To round out the …
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Bonus Episode: One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Finding the Right-Sized ERP for Your Business
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48:56Very few situations call for a one-size-fits-all approach, especially ERP. However, many businesses aren’t aware of the options they have for right-sizing their technology solutions. This means they may try to force the wrong ERP into their unique framework or purchase large, expensive solutions only to use a fraction of the system. During this spe…
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The ERP Minute Episode 204 - September 16th, 2025
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3:13The week began with major news from Oracle, announcing its fiscal 2026 Q1 results. In other news, SAP announced it has completed the acquisition of SmartRecruiters, a provider of enterprise-grade talent acquisition software. In more expansion-related news, Qlik announced the upcoming availability of the Qlik Cloud Canada region on Amazon Web Servic…
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2026 ERP Trends By Industry - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 123
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45:202025 has brought impactful developments in the world of ERP across all major industries. At the same time, various economic and global factors have changed what businesses need and demand from their software solutions, with even more investments focused on industry-specific needs. As a result, we expect big things across many industries in 2026. On…
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The ERP Minute Episode 203 - September 9th, 2025
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2:58Starting off the week, Salesforce announced results for its second quarter fiscal 2026 ended July 31, 2025. Epicor launched the industry’s first ERP AI agent with outcomes-based pricing to accelerate supplier decisions, Epicor Prism Business Communications. In the world of education, Blackbaud announced a series of transformative updates for its K–…
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The ERP Minute Episode 202 - September 3rd, 2025
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3:20To begin the week, Procore and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a strategic collaboration agreement. In related news, IFS today announced the launch of its new Global Purple Circle Partner Program. Next, SAP announced a comprehensive new approach to digital sovereignty and AI innovation. Finally, Epicor announced key features and updates in its …
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The ERP Minute Episode 201 - August 26th, 2025
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2:10Workday began the week with its financial results for the fiscal 2026 second quarter ended July 31, 2025. Workday also announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paradox. To round out the week with more HR-related news, Sage announced the launch of Workforce Intelligence, designed to give HR leaders deeper visibility. Connect w…
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How the Right Technology Platform Can Help Your Business Scale - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 122
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37:53If you considering an ERP change, you have probably heard the buzz around selecting a technology platform. But what exactly does that mean? And what should you be looking for? The right solution will help position your business for future success. On this episode of The ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle, EAG’s founder and ERP expert, discusses why it is mo…
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The ERP Minute Episode 200 - August 19th, 2025
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5:13The week began with Certinia’s announcement of their Summer ’25 Release. Related, Sage unveiled powerful new capabilities in Sage Intacct to help high-performing finance teams move faster, gain greater control, and lead with impact. In other news, Workday and IFS announced strategic acquisitions to expand the power of AI within each respective plat…
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Leaders in ERP: Aaron Harris, Global CTO, Sage - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 121
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31:34On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle speaks with Aaron Harris, Global CTO at Sage. Harris offers his unique perspective on the trajectory of the ERP market, the transformative impact of AI, and how Sage is contributing to the ever-evolving technological landscape. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-855…
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The ERP Minute Episode 199 - August 12th, 2025
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3:39First, Oracle announced the general availability of Oracle Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure. Then, NetSuite introduced the new NetSuite AI Connector Service, an emerging critical standard for structured communication between large language models (LLM)-powered agents and other systems. In other news, Sage announced a…
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The ERP Minute Episode 198 - August 5th, 2025
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2:47It was a major week for financial results, with announcements from Microsoft, Sage, and Procore. The ERP market continues to see monumental growth year after year, across all industries and solutions. Epicor announced strategic partnerships with SourceDay, a supply chain collaboration platform, and Sovos, the always-on tax compliance company, to co…
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The ERP Minute Episode 197 - July 29th, 2025
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4:42The week began with the major launch of Rootstock Software’s Summer ’25 Release. In AI-related news, NetSuite and Aptean made enhancements to further add to the growing AI trend. SAP and IFS continued to build on the news pouring in for the week, announcing their recent financial results. Finally, Sage rounded out the busy news week by announcing t…
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The ERP Minute Episode 196 - July 22nd, 2025
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3:20Deltek made a major announcement to start the week, announcing the latest version of Deltek Costpoint. Procore Technologies Inc. announced it has achieved a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) “In Process” designation and is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Sage announced the availability of Sage Intacct in the new AI …
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How to Navigate ERP Demos Successfully - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 120
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38:57Are you feeling confused about watching ERP software demonstrations? Once you decided to change software, scheduling ERP demos might have seemed like the next logical step! Without the right approach, though, seeing demonstrations can lead to more questions than answers. This can make it difficult to determine which ERP product truly fits your busi…
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The ERP Minute Episode 195 - July 16th, 2025
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3:14Blackbaud and Constant Contact announced the initial release of a strategic integration to transform digital engagement across the social impact sector, Infor announced an expanded Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to accelerate the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) among their joint cust…
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To begin the week, Celonis announced the launch of the Genpact Transportation Costs and Performance app. In other news, the new cloud edition of SAP Customer Checkout provides customers a seamless, efficient, and scalable point-of-sale (POS) solution for the future. Then, Unit4 announced the availability of Unit4 ERPx in the Microsoft Azure Marketp…
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The week began with IFS’s acquisition of TheLoops, a cutting-edge innovator in autonomous AI agent technology. In other news, Deltek announced new AI-driven capabilities within GovWin IQ that represent the beginning of a bold, multi-phase initiative to redefine how government contractors identify, bid on, and win new opportunities. Finally, to end …
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Roadmap for Post-Go-Live Optimization of Your ERP System: The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 119
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55:28You’ve finally reached Go-Live after a long, complex ERP implementation, congratulations! But what comes next? While Go-Live might feel like the final destination and end of the project, your ERP journey is far from over. Post Go-Live optimization is crucial to working out the quirks in your system and maximizing on the value your team spent so muc…
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The ERP Minute Episode 192 - June 24th, 2025
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3:34To begin the week, Oracle announced the Oracle Defense Ecosystem, a first-of-its-kind global initiative to redefine the delivery of defense and government technology innovations. In other news, Certinia announced its Spring ’25 release, loaded with features meant to give customer more foresight, flexibility, and intelligence. Finally, Nextworld unv…
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The ERP Minute Episode 191 - June 17th, 2025
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3:25In ERP news this week, Oracle announced fiscal 2025 Q4 and full-year 2025 results. Next, Salesforce unveiled the Summer ’25 release, a comprehensive update designed to help businesses boost efficiency by integrating intelligent AI agents alongside human employees. Finally, Qlik announced a series of new capabilities for customers of Databricks, the…
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ERP Transformation: Upgrade or Overhaul - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 118
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30:11Not sure what to do about your outdated ERP? Your vendor may be pushing you to move to a newer product or a cloud version as your legacy software marches towards end of life. Should you be skeptical of the ease and benefits of moving to your existing vendor’s new product? This is one factor to consider. Another factor to consider is how much your b…
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The ERP Minute Episode 190 - June 10th, 2025
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3:34To start the week with industry news, new AI-powered anomaly detection and in-memory processing capabilities in the Oracle Utilities Customer Platform are helping deliver fast, accurate meter data management (MDM) and streamlining utility operations. In other news, Workday announced two major AI enhancements at Workday DevCon 2025. Related, Sage an…
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The ERP market was turned upside down this week with big news from Acumatica, announcing it signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners. In other news, Sage introduced Sage Supply Chain Intelligence, helping operating teams reduce delays by 35%, protect margins, and scale faster without overhauling their existing systems. …
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In ERP this week, Workday announced results for the fiscal 2026 first quarter ended April 30, 2025, Salesforce entered into an agreement to acquire Informatica for approximately $8 billion in equity value, net of Salesforce’s current investment in Informatica, QAD announced a new partnership with Boomi, a provider of AI-driven automation, and Red H…
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Why Should You Hire An ERP Selection Consultant - The ERP Advisor Episode 117
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40:17There are 1000 ways to get your ERP Selection wrong, so how can you ensure you get yours right? Successful businesses lean on ERP selection consultants to guide their needs analysis and software evaluation. An advisor can make sure you are absolutely certain you select the right software and implementation services for your company. Selecting the w…
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Moving to a New ERP Doesn't Have to Suck - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 116
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38:15If we work hard, growth occurs! But often, growth comes to us with tricky unknowns that are hard to get our arms around, and you may find yourself quickly outgrowing your accounting software. Moving to a new ERP does not have to be painful and can often create greater benefits. In this live panel, we will unpack a few myths about changing to a new …
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This week, Sage announced its financial results for the six months to March 31st, 2025, Workday announced a new wave of Illuminate Agents designed to speed up hiring processes, improve worker experiences, streamline financial processes, and empower employees, UKG launched UGK Bryte payroll AI agents for both the UKG Pro and UKG Ready suites, delive…
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In ERP news this week, Oracle announced new cloud services – Oracle Banking Retail Lending Servicing Cloud Service and Oracle Banking Collections Cloud Service, Sage announced significant progress in its ongoing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), OneStream announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and Epicor…
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First, IFS and Blackbaud announced their respective financial results for the first quarter of 2025, ending March 31, 2025. In other news, Unit4 launched Advanced Virtual Agent (Ava), a productive conversational agent that will act as a centralized artificial intelligence interface, orchestrating and automating ERP workflows. Then, Planful announce…
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What To Do When Your Software Reaches End of Life - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 115
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38:47Legacy ERP end of life can create confusion about the best path forward for your business’s ERP. Options may include upgrading your current software, migrating to the vendor’s newest product, or selecting an entirely new solution. Defining what is best for your company and its actual needs will ensure you make the right decision. In this episode of…
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Leaders in ERP: Soma Somasundaram, President & CTO, Infor - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 114
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28:51On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle speaks with Soma Somasundaram, President & CTO at Infor. Soma provides an expert approach to emerging ERP market trends, including AI and looming legacy software end-of-life deadlines, to help businesses truly take advantage of transformative technology. Connect with us! https://www.erpad…
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The ERP Minute Episode 184 - April 29th, 2025
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2:55SAP began the week with the announcement of its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2025. In release news, IFS unveiled new Industrial AI-powered features introduced with IFS.ai into the latest IFS Cloud 25R1 release. In other news, Qlik announced the launch of a new AWS cloud region in the Middle East, strengthening its commi…
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The ERP Minute Episode 183 - April 22nd, 2025
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3:01In ERP news this week, Certinia announced its Spring 2025 release, loaded with features to give businesses more foresight, flexibility, and intelligence. In other news, Rootstock Software announced the launch of its new Tariff Management Central, a comprehensive approach designed to help manufacturers manage the operational and financial impact of …
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The ERP Minute Episode 182 - April 15th, 2025
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3:00This week in ERP news, Infor had an exciting week with the general availability of Infor Velocity Suite, enabling a complete offering of solutions and services to simplify process innovation. Sage reinforced its dedication to serving the needs of the healthcare market through continued, collaborative product investment with partner Wipfli. Finally,…
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The ERP Minute Episode 181 - April 8th, 2025
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2:49This week, Rootstock received major attention by announcing its Spring ’25 release, a major milestone that includes a user experience uplift and a host of financial and AI-driven enhancements. In other news, NetSuite announced a series of AI-powered capabilities and product updates across the suite to help organizations in Australia and New Zealand…
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What to Do When You Outgrow Your Accounting Software - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 113
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1:02:17Businesses around the world rely on accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage 50 to grow their businesses. Successful businesses commonly leverage other point solutions outside of accounting for Sales, Purchasing, Services, Manufacturing and Distribution. However, the pain points from manual workarounds and silos of data make it apparen…
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The ERP Minute Episode 180 - April 1st, 2025
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3:29To begin the week, Oracle announced that NVIDIA AI Enterprise will be available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as well as integrations between NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and inference software with Oracle’s AI infrastructure and generative AI services. Next, UKG announced that the UKG Ready suite is now available in Canada, providing supp…
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