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
HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access
Employees can now query HR records in Slack, as HiBob says workforce data will help AI agents make better workplace decisions.
Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI
UK businesses face fresh pressure to tighten AI governance as Microsoft's pricing changes make bundled licences more compelling.
RIB launches Unify platform for UK construction teams
Construction teams could replace spreadsheets and scattered tools as RIB rolls out an AI-native platform aimed at faster decisions in UK projects.
Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges
The Leeds consultancy is adding 15 AI roles as clients grapple with data and governance hurdles that keep pilots from reaching production.
Evolution Funding rebrands as Centeca in platform push
Existing customers will see no change as the renamed group broadens its role in connecting car finance, retail and compliance systems.
Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit
Banks using Universal Banking will see continued support as Pollen Street backs standalone growth and AI upgrades after the deal closes.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
Calero named Leader in Gartner SaaS management report
Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI
Komprise launches Transparent File Tables for AI analytics
Infobip jumps to 16th on Fortune Europe's innovation list
HP unifies collaboration tools in hybrid work push
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
Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using
Why is Webex becoming the AI execution layer for work?
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?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips
Unapproved AI use is widening a security and compliance gap, with 75% of UK business travellers saying they would use shadow tools for work trips.
Deloitte opens the London AI Studio with Google Cloud
UK clients could see agentic AI projects prototyped in four weeks as Deloitte expands its Google Cloud alliance and trains 1,000 staff.
UK tech leaders say AI should augment workers, not replace
Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.
Undo raises USD $37 million for AI debugging tools
The new funding will help the Cambridge software company speed product development and expand in the US and Europe as AI bugs grow harder to trace.
Cezanne buys Learn Amp to expand HR software suite
The deal broadens Cezanne's reach in the mid-market as employers seek one system for HR, payroll, learning and retention.
WealthAi launches client file for wealth managers platform
Advisers could cut post-meeting admin from hours to minutes as a new AI workspace updates records across meetings, documents and portfolio feeds.
Access PaySuite buys Ordo Open Banking infrastructure
The deal gives Access PaySuite direct control of payment initiation as UK pay-by-bank use rises 57% year on year.
SolarWinds appoints Justin Henkel as chief security officer
The hire comes as customers scrutinise SolarWinds' security posture more closely after its 2020 breach and rising cyber risk across software suppliers.
Haiilo partners Work Networks to boost platform adoption
The tie-up aims to tackle poor uptake of workplace software, with rollout support focused on habits, leadership and daily use.
Dataiku launches Cobuild to speed governed AI projects
Enterprises can now turn plain-language requests into reviewable AI workflows, as Dataiku seeks to close the gap between prototypes and production.
HSBC & Google Cloud expand AI across bank operations
The lender expects AI to speed fraud checks and staff support, while helping prioritise projects that could each deliver more than USD $100 million.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
