The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

2026 · Australian Edition

Also known as ERP.

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.

Australian Enterprise Resource Planning news
Analyst Insights
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · ERP · MarTech
Yesterday
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · ERP · PAM
2 days ago
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
IDC MarketScape · ERP · Manufacturing
3 days ago
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · ERP · UC
4 days ago
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
Gartner · ERP · EduTech
5 days ago
Expert columns
Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
By Annexa
3 days ago
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
By Annexa
3 days ago
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
By Pascal Coubard of Celonis
5 days ago
Supply chain operators: Here's how to make AI and data work for you
By Adrian Randall of Arcadian Digital
Last week
Why some teams adopt software and then stop using it
By Charle Cao of Segments
Last week
The biggest mistakes companies make when choosing management software
By Charle Cao of Segments
Last week
From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI
By Srinivas Gutta of Adactin
Last week
Why robust AI governance is key to building trust in agentic AI systems in FY2027
By Sreeni Unnamatla of Kore.ai
Last week
Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy
By Adrian Randall of Arcadian Digital
Last week
From chaos to code efficiency: AI's big software development shift
By Craig Nielsen of GitLab
Last week
AI is now a capital allocation decision, and CFOs are setting the terms
By Matt Lovell of Workday
This month
How yesterday's outdated platforms affect today's decisions
By Giovanni Forero of Konica Minolta Australia
Last month
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
AI is moving into finance workflows, data and systems will decide who benefits
By Annexa
Last month
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
By James Ross of Saviynt
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
5 days ago
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Discussing Productivity
Last month
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
Discussing Software engineering
Last month
Recent news
TestRail launches AI test script generation in beta
About Business Intelligence
Today
OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools
About Memory
Today
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
About Data Protection
Today
Dropbox launches three apps inside ChatGPT for work
About Cloud Storage
Today
Anthropic shifts enterprise billing to token-based pricing
About Wall Street
Today
Companies change incentive plans faster, report finds
About Marketing
Today
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
About Customer service
Today
HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0
About Bluetooth
Yesterday
HubSpot launches AI tools to tackle search decline
About Marketing
Yesterday
Exclaimer links Workday to email signatures & meetings
About Video conferencing
Yesterday
AI drives surge in complex software pricing models
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
spektr raises USD $20 million to expand AI compliance
About Productivity
Yesterday
SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners
About IT services
Yesterday
GitLab 18.11 adds AI agents for security & pipelines
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Rubrik survey warns of AI agents outpacing security
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Job moves
NeuReality taps Amazon & Maersk veteran for AI push
Move at Google
3 days ago
Applause appoints Aatish Salvi as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Applause
3 days ago
iManage appoints Ryan Begin & David Zember to partner roles
Move at Salesforce
3 days ago
iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth
Move at Microsoft
3 days ago
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
4 days ago
Intuit names Xero veteran Matthew Miles to lead APAC
Move at Xero
4 days ago
Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
Move at ServiceNow
4 days ago
Hyland appoints Lubor Ptacek as Product Marketing Chief
Move at OpenText
5 days ago
Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth
Move at Cogent
5 days ago
Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief
Move at Ericsson
Last week
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