The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

2026 · UK 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.

UK Enterprise Resource Planning news
Analyst Insights
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · ERP · Storage
Today
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Gartner · ERP · Data Protection
Today
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · ERP · Virtualisation
Last week
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · ERP · MarTech
Last week
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · ERP · PAM
Last week
Expert columns
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
By Laura Mathews of VisibleThread
Yesterday
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
By OpenSearch
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
By Geoff Main of Passionberry Marketing
Last month
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
By Slavena Hristova of ABBYY
Last month
Valkey's lean memory tactics amid global DRAM crunch
By Percona
Last month
Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial
By Matt Hammond of Avalara
Last month
Why women must be seen in AI's hidden enablement layer
By Dolores Saiz of The Server Labs
Last month
The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
By Monica Ohara of Fivetran
Last month
Investing in women is investing in the future of AI
By Elizabeth Davis of Anthemis
Last month
Why leaders should give the next generation of women in ICT the support they need to go further and faster
By Brooke Comer of Prometheus
Last month
Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority
By Anwen Robinson of OneAdvanced
Last month
The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete
By Fabio Straessle of G+D Netcetera
Last month
Women in tech must demand more than token PR support
By Safaque Kagdi
Last month
Interviews
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Discussing Productivity
Today
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
Today
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Discussing Unified Communications
Today
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Discussing Unified Communications
Yesterday
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Discussing Trends & Predictions
3 days ago
Recent news
CodeRabbit launches Slack agent for engineering teams
About Cloud Services
Today
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Storage
Today
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
About Firewalls
Today
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
About Government
Today
Gigamon launches AI tools as observability market grows
About Cloud Services
Today
Google Cloud study says 52% of firms use AI agents
About Cloud Services
Today
KPMG & Google Cloud launch AI agents for regulated sectors
About Cloud Services
Today
Infosys expands Google Cloud tie-up for agentic AI
About IT services
Today
Grafana Labs launches Grafana 13 with observability updates
About Virtualisation
Today
Oracle & Google Cloud add AI agent for database queries
About Hybrid Cloud
Today
Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features
About Business Intelligence
Today
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
About Cloud Services
Today
Google launches Workspace Intelligence for AI across apps
About Data Protection
Today
Salesforce launches Headless 360 for agents & developers
About Customer Relationship Management
Today
Backbase launches AI-native banking OS to unify frontline
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Job moves
Claroty appoints John Ryan to lead global partner push
Move at Illumio
Today
Syspro names Tom Loeffert as Chief Human Resources Officer
Move at SAP
Today
Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO
Move at Microsoft
Today
Sovos appoints David McCann as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Sovos
Yesterday
Newo appoints Jason Luo as Chief Executive Officer
Move at Mastercard
Yesterday
Spinnaker Support names Castello & Smith to leadership
Move at VMware
Yesterday
POWWR names Martin Eade as Chief Operating Officer
Move at POWWR
Last week
NeuReality taps Amazon & Maersk veteran for AI push
Move at Google
Last week
Applause appoints Aatish Salvi as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Applause
Last week
Kvantify hires Dr David Siebert to lead global business development
Move at Kvantify
Last week
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