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
Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal
Vertesia and Florence Consulting Group team up to push enterprise AI into live workflows across Europe, backed by a major platform update.
Icon Solutions wins King's Award for payments innovation
Wimbledon fintech Icon Solutions is among the UK firms honoured in 2026 for helping banks modernise payments systems without disrupting operations.
AI makes public sector IT jobs more demanding, survey finds
AI tools are adding oversight and complexity for public sector IT teams, with 56% saying the technology has made their roles more demanding.
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
Cezanne names Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer to sharpen its HR and payroll platform as the software firm expands its leadership team.
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
AutoRek names Tony Livesey Chief Technology and Product Officer as it reshapes its leadership team to push AI-led growth.
Transport & storage firms boost AI use by 11 points
Transport and storage firms step up AI use as new ONS data shows adoption has climbed to 27.1%, with operations the main focus.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Tessell names McDonough & Carter to executive team
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of "big voices"
Sage courts trust in AI with its 'glass box' pitch, as Steve Hare says finance chiefs still need human accountability in the boom.
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Geotab says fleet operators can cut fuel bills with telematics, driver rewards and data-led coaching as costs keep climbing.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Google is tailoring AI playbooks for 19 industries as enterprises shift from pilots to production, with faster rollouts and ROI now the focus.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Google's Gemini enterprise suite is live in retail at Bunnings, uniting search, service and sales with AI agents and UCP support.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Grafana Labs unveils new AI observability and CLI tools as enterprises grapple with monitoring and controlling production AI systems at GrafanaCON 2026.
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Adobe's Sneaks programme puts early-stage ideas on stage, with Principal Evangelist Eric Matisoff saying the live format can help concepts evolve into products.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Atturra's Chris Rae says successful automation starts with the happy path, as a new AI platform cuts mining HR compliance workload by 80%.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox readies Gieni ABX, an autonomous execution layer to turn its industrial AI insights into completed tasks across enterprise systems.
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.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
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Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Expert Columns
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
Valkey's lean memory tactics amid global DRAM crunch
Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial
Why women must be seen in AI's hidden enablement layer
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
OneAdvanced has unveiled IQ, an AI-enabled work platform for regulated sectors that unites workflows, data and compliance controls in one UK-hosted system.
WealthAi launches AI compliance tool for wealth managers
Wealth managers get real-time AI compliance checks as WealthAi targets spreadsheet-based monitoring and boosts surveillance for regulators and clients.
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Most firms lack AI agent governance despite rapid adoption, Okta says, as EMEA businesses face rising pressure to tighten identity controls.
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Doxis earns Gartner Leader status in 2026 document management quadrant after AI-driven platform upgrades and second straight recognition.
AI saves marketers time but not strategy, survey says
Optimizely survey finds AI saves marketers time but leaves strategy squeezed, as 61% report efficiency gains while only 36% see more room for it.
RedCloud launches AI agents for FMCG decision-making
RedCloud to roll out AI agents in 2026 for inventory, sales and market planning, aiming to sharpen FMCG decisions using trade data.
Sage acquires Doyen AI to speed finance software migration
Sage buys Doyen AI to cut finance software migration from weeks to days, as the group pushes deeper into AI-led onboarding tools.
hivr.ai & Radisson roll out group booking automation
Radisson Hotel Group rolls out hivr.ai software across Europe to cut manual rooming-list work in meetings and group hotel bookings.
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
TeamSystem elevates Tommaso Cohen to Chief Executive Officer and shifts Federico Leproux to Executive Chairman as AI-driven demand surges.
Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders
Women in Collaboration gathers senior female finance leaders in London to tackle funding pressure, AI adoption and finance transformation.
TomTom taps HowNow for skills-based learning shift
TomTom partners with HowNow to use AI skills mapping in Academy, giving staff real-time learning paths and wider internal content creation.
Workday lands finance & HR system at Sovereign Network Group
Workday deploys finance and HR platform at Sovereign Network Group, giving the housing association a unified system for 3,000 staff and 85,000 homes.
UK firms rethink AI use to cut wasted work and boost output
UK firms rethink AI to cut wasted work as Node4, WorkJam and Aqilla urge smarter use of technology and human judgement.
UK SMEs could save £10,000 by ditching software tools
UK SMEs could trim software bills by GBP £10,000 a year by scrapping unused subscriptions as AI agents reshape SaaS spending.
UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
UK firms told to rethink productivity as AI, ERP and CRM reshape workflows, while experts warn gains depend on skills, governance and resilience.
Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation
Synextra gains Microsoft Data & AI on Azure status as chief executive Chris Piggott says UK customers want more than cloud hosting.
Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI
Celerity buys Ranger4 to expand automation and AI services, with the UK managed services provider targeting secrets security and cloud cost control.
Loop launches AI suite to cut retailer returns costs
Loop launches AI-powered suite for retailers to reduce returns, spot fraud and automate order edits, backed by data from 200 million shoppers.
Retail tech buyers demand proof over promise on AI
Retail tech buyers turn to evidence over AI hype as ASPR survey finds proof of ROI and case studies now outweigh product claims.
Absa boosts fraud prevention & collections with WhatsApp
Absa uses WhatsApp and FICO tools to lift fraud containment and collections, with self-solve cases up 47% and promises to pay more than doubling.
Job Moves
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
POWWR names Martin Eade as Chief Operating Officer
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development
Alteryx appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer
