The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning
A curated UK 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.
UK Enterprise Resource Planning News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation
The hire puts responsible automation and data governance at the heart of Tes360 as schools demand clearer benefits from AI tools.
Most executives say AI has moved beyond pilot phase
Most large companies have shifted AI into live use, but senior leaders remain split on whether it will drive hiring or cuts.
Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?
Firms using embedded AI in meetings and messaging are already cutting admin, speeding decisions and improving customer response times.
Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs
The overhaul aims to give insurers clearer support as Sapiens pushes AI tools into existing systems across more than 600 clients worldwide.
UK councils drive Arcus Global growth amid reorganisation
Council reorganisation is speeding up demand for cloud systems as Arcus Global posts 26 per cent recurring revenue growth since 2022.
Capgemini first SAP sovereign cloud partner in Europe
Demand for controlled cloud services is rising as governments and regulated industries seek to keep sensitive data and operations within national boundaries.
Analyst Insights
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Gartner says more than 10% of firms will be AI-first
Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security
Tanium named Forrester leader in endpoint management
8x8 launches Resolve for deskless workforce alerts
Blue Yonder named Gartner warehouse leader for 18th time
Featured News
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Snowflake unveils platform upgrades for CoCo, CoWork
Enterprises will get tighter AI controls as Snowflake adds blocking policies, multi-party authorisation and new agentic tools at Summit.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Fleet operators could save millions by using telematics to curb idling, harsh driving and waste as fuel prices keep climbing.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Ideas from across Adobe are vetted live at Summit, and some have gone on to become products after further testing and hardening.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Expert Columns
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The next phase of AI in marketing is not just more automation
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
Why the next phase of AI in business will be about workflow control, not just generation
Data matching explained: The key to clean, connected data
Why size should matter to CIOs but not in the way you think
AI in accounts payable: A threat to jobs or a catalyst for value?
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
Zaro.ai emerges with USD $5.1 million pre-seed round
The funding will help Zaro chase enterprise clients as it enters a crowded AI software market with a model-agnostic workspace.
Enterprise teams trust AI more in build than release
Enterprise software teams are far more willing to use AI before production, with trust dropping from 82% at build to 58% at release.
HTEC & Xsolis to add agentic AI to Dragonfly platform
Faster approvals and fewer disputes could follow as the partnership targets slow, manual utilisation management across healthcare systems.
AI vibe coding boosts output but strains oversight
Governance and review processes are lagging as AI-assisted coding lifts developer output, with 71% saying it adds team coordination work.
Patchworks launches AI Studio for integration prompts
The new platform aims to cut retail integration setup from weeks to hours, as businesses seek faster links between storefronts, ERP and warehouse systems.
Deliverance AI launches with GBP £6m annual revenue
Growing demand for governed AI in regulated sectors has helped the London-based start-up secure six enterprise customers in three months.
Multiverse & Synthesia add AI video tools for learners
Learners across the UK will gain access to AI video creation, as employers look for practical returns from workplace training.
OneAdvanced adds AI tools to IQ for regulated sectors
Customers in regulated sectors can now access AI workflow and compliance tools as OneAdvanced expands its IQ platform across six markets.
Laurel & Dayshape join forces to cut revenue leakage
Professional services firms may recover unbilled work as two software providers link planning data with automated tracking to curb margin loss.
Gravitee launches Gamma as UK AI agents top 713,130
British firms now use 713,130 AI agents, sharpening pressure for tighter oversight as Gravitee rolls out Gamma to govern them.
Parloa opens London office as AI expansion gathers pace
London's rising AI investment is drawing Parloa into the capital as the company expands its European footprint and customer base.
Plaud launches team workspace in UK for meeting notes
Businesses can now centralise meeting notes and decisions in the UK, as Plaud's new team workspace aims to curb lost context and save time.
Finance teams still rely on manual accounts payable
Delayed approvals and error-prone payments are still hobbling UK finance teams, with only 15% saying accounts payable is fully automated.
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
The Belfast software supply chain security firm is bolstering financial and legal controls as it seeks more enterprise customers after a USD $72 million round.
Plaud launches Team UK workspace for business notes
Businesses can now centralise meeting notes and action points as Plaud targets wider company subscriptions with its new UK team workspace.
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
The hire signals HiBob's push to sharpen its AI-era message as enterprise software rivals compete for customers and investor attention.
Atos launches AI workplace service for mid-size firms
Mid-sized firms could cut support costs and shift more employee queries to automation under a new subscription model from Atos.
Mixpanel launches Headless SDK for AI agents & coders
Developers can now automate product analytics workflows as Mixpanel Headless exposes dashboards, funnels and alerts as Python objects in early access.
Northumbrian Water signs three-year Aiimi AI data deal
The utility will use bespoke AI tools to target pollution, compliance and maintenance as it enters AMP8 under growing scrutiny.
Why the next phase of AI in business will be about workflow control, not just generation
Businesses now need AI that fits into managed processes, as speed alone can create fragmentation and weaken oversight across customer-facing work.
Job Moves
Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
SnapLogic names Molly Matthews as President in AI push
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
mhance appoints Andy Cowdrill as Chief Revenue Officer
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer
