The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay 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.
UK Enterprise Resource Planning News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Co-op Live adopts Oracle systems for venue operations
Joined-up software should speed reconciliation and stock control at the 23,500-capacity Manchester arena during peak event rushes.
UK firms see strong returns from AI adoption research
Most UK organisations using AI are seeing measurable gains, with productivity, cost savings and revenue growth among the clearest benefits.
UK SMEs upbeat but finance admin slows growth plans
Finance admin is limiting growth plans for many UK SMEs, even as 56% say they are confident about the year ahead.
Air IT launches AI services for SMEs lacking plans
Many SMEs are delaying AI adoption, leaving them exposed to lost productivity as Air IT's new services aim to turn pilots into practical use.
UK public sector AI use outpaces governance, survey
Only 8% of UK public sector IT professionals say AI is fully governed, leaving frontline services exposed as adoption races ahead.
Southampton's We UC launches Olatti business platform
The shift gives the group full control of calls, messaging and meetings for small firms, with data kept on UK infrastructure.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
Targa Telematics wins Frost & Sullivan strategy award
PwC UK appoints Jeremy Bassinder as Chief AI Officer
Certinia expands Veda AI for professional services
Avalara launches Aviator AI hub for tax compliance
ABBYY launches FineParser for enterprise AI document parsing
Featured News
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Exclusive: ABBYY brings zero-shot document AI to Vantage
Enterprises can now extract data from unseen document types without templates, as ABBYY rolls out zero-shot capabilities in Vantage.
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DocuWare prepared for launch of new interface, IDP, AI tool
Existing customers will get the redesigned platform free as DocuWare readies AI-driven document search and extraction tools for autumn.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Theorem study: friction between pre-sales and executed media ads
Theorem's new survey finds friction remains the biggest barrier in enterprise pre-sales, despite widespread automation adoption.
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
Exclusive: Dreamdata CEO on why B2B buying funnel isn't linear
Buyers are spending most of the journey before sales speak, forcing marketers to rethink funnels and how they prove return on investment.
Expert Columns
How businesses can avoid widespread harm from cloud outages
Beyond badge-scans: why tech events should be designed for trust
An open letter to the next gen of accountants and bookkeepers
Your AI Scaling Problem is Actually a RAG Problem
Microsoft dramatically cut their distributors
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
The AI metric that matters isn't token cost
The hidden cost of technical debt in the race to modernise Java applications
The psychology of better decision-making in the real-time enterprise
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.
Keeper launches Google Chat tool for access approvals
Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.
Databricks buys Row Zero to add live spreadsheets to Genie
The deal keeps finance and operations teams in governed data as Databricks adds a spreadsheet layer to reduce risky file exports.
Citrix adds AI browser session insights for agents
Security teams can now trace risky browser activity by staff and AI agents, as Citrix adds visual session records and policy guidance.
Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links
Integration projects could be completed in days rather than weeks as specialised AI agents automate connector build and testing for Avalara customers.
Manhattan Associates launches tiered Editions for software
Growing retailers can now adopt Manhattan's supply chain software in stages, avoiding costly reimplementation as needs expand.
Maxio launches Wallets for prepaid credit tracking
As software vendors shift to usage-based billing, Maxio's new tool aims to cut spreadsheet tracking and help finance teams manage prepaid balances.
BlackBerry raises outlook as QNX revenue hits record
Strong demand for QNX helped lift BlackBerry's second-quarter profit and cash flow, prompting the company to increase full-year guidance.
Europe lags in AI adoption as customer service gains
European customer service teams trail global AI uptake, but those already using it say it is helping them handle more enquiries with existing staff.
Procurement leaders face rising demands amid data gaps
Rising savings demands are colliding with staffing shortages and poor data, leaving procurement teams struggling to keep pace.
EnforceShield raises EUR €1.7 million in seed round
Rising online counterfeiting is driving demand for EnforceShield's software, after the Lithuanian legal tech firm closed a EUR €1.7 million seed round.
HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews
Rising executive pressure is pushing HR teams to use AI, even as most leaders still worry about ethics, governance and failed software buys.
European Commission picks Cycloid for sovereign cloud
The deal gives EU developers one portal for a €180 million cloud framework, reducing complexity as the Commission backs European suppliers.
Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI Truth Cloud
The Danish cloud data protection group's nine-figure run underscores demand for independent backup as firms link AI adoption to data trust.
BeyondTrust links privilege data to CrowdStrike Falcon
Joint customers can now spot privileged identity risks alongside threat alerts in CrowdStrike Falcon, after BeyondTrust added new data feeds.
Azul launches AI assistant for Java security checks
IT teams can now spot unpatched Java versions and Oracle licensing exposure in live production data, cutting the risk of audit surprises.
UiPath adds governance & data controls to AI platform
Enterprises adopting AI agents are getting tighter oversight and data boundaries as UiPath expands controls across automation, integration and deployment.
Slimstock & Thomax team up on supply chain software
The tie-up aims to cut fulfilment delays for retailers and logistics firms by linking inventory forecasts with warehouse and transport systems.
UiPath names 2026 partner awards winners across sectors
UiPath's partner network spans 30 countries and 250 use cases, signalling growing demand for automation projects across industries.
UiPath adds AI agents to automate enterprise testing
Enterprise quality teams could cut manual testing as UiPath adds AI agents to run, explore and maintain tests across applications.
Job Moves
Sapiens appoints Nazir Esmail & Maggie Fox to leadership
de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive
Unit4 appoints Anja Sadock as chief marketing officer
Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer
Epicor names Vaibhav Vohra as Chief Executive Officer
Sapiens names Paul Wheeler Chief Executive Officer
Crescendo appoints Andy Lee as Chief Executive Officer
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
Clue appoints Mark Watson as Chief Operating Officer
