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
Evri rolls out Microsoft 365 E7 across UK business
The rollout will put secure AI tools into 6,000 employees' hands as Evri seeks to cut manual work and improve parcel delivery.
Altimetrik joins World Economic Forum AI excellence centre
The move gives Altimetrik a role in shaping enterprise AI standards as firms struggle to embed new systems into legacy operations.
AI should redesign offices for concentration, Bureau says
Poorly designed offices are costing UK businesses an estimated GBP £488 billion a year as firms chase AI gains without tackling distractions.
Tax Systems rebrands as Alphatax in AI tax compliance
Customers will keep the same products and contacts as the tax software group unifies its brand around a better-known name.
UK AI firms raise record GBP £4.56bn in Q2 funding
AI startups drove 57% of UK equity funding by value in Q2, as eight large rounds accounted for almost 80% of disclosed investment.
Prolo raises GBP £4.2 million seed to automate procurement
Smaller UK contractors could cut delays and improve margins as Prolo's AI buying service tackles a manual procurement process.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
IDeaS named leader in IDC hospitality revenue study
Atlassian adds Jira tools for AI-native software teams
SnapLogic launches SnapCode for Claude Code integration
European SMBs lead peers in AI execution, study says
VIVERE Group picks Rimini Street to support SAP ECC
Featured News
Exclusive: Dreamdata CEO on why B2B buying funnel isn't linear
Buyers are spending most of the journey before sales speak, forcing marketers to rethink funnels and how they prove return on investment.
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.
Expert Columns
Why AI and composable architectures are changing the ERP playbook
Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar
'Human-in-the-Loop' is the industry's most comfortable lie
Why Customer 360 initiatives fail to deliver ROI
AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
How AI is changing the rules when it comes to observability
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
Crescendo appoints Andy Lee as Chief Executive Officer
The move signals a push to win larger enterprise clients as the company seeks to replace fragmented customer service systems with AI-native software.
AI trust & governance seen as key to safe adoption
As AI spreads through core business functions, executives warn weak oversight could expose firms to deepfakes, fraud and costly incidents.
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
The promotion aims to sharpen One.site's push into construction software as contractors seek to cut paperwork and improve site safety.
AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff
Many workers are being left to learn AI on their own, with junior staff far less confident than senior leaders, a survey shows.
Bottomline adds stablecoin payments to CFO Suite
Finance teams in the UK and US can now manage stablecoin transfers inside existing cash and payment workflows, with near real-time settlement in some cases.
WorkJam adds autonomous AI tools for frontline retail
Retail chains could now have store tasks reshuffled in real time as WorkJam rolls out autonomous AI tools across its frontline platform.
Khova launches platform for retail & hospitality sites
Retail and hospitality groups are being offered a single daily briefing to turn scattered site data into faster action on the shop floor.
CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services
Professional services firms can now query their own data in plain English, with early users already checking cash flow, staffing and overdue invoices.
Unit4 offers mid-market AI trials without commitment
Mid-sized firms can test Unit4's AI tools in ERPx until August 2027, as vendors race to lower adoption risk for cautious buyers.
Adverity launches Atlas to add AI context for marketers
The layer is designed to stop AI misreading marketing shifts, after many pilots fail because systems lack business context and governance.
Akeneo launches Agentic Ziggy for product data teams
Product data teams can now oversee AI agents in Akeneo's cloud, reducing manual catalogue work and tightening control over approvals.
Atos UK&I & Kore.ai launch sovereign AI partnership
UK regulators and sensitive sectors could gain locally governed AI deployments as the deal targets production use, not pilots, on UK infrastructure.
Clue appoints Mark Watson as Chief Operating Officer
Annual recurring revenue growth and surging demand have prompted Clue to bring in veteran software executive Mark Watson to tighten operations.
Rithum appoints Kim Miller as Chief Marketing Officer
The appointment comes as the commerce software group seeks to sharpen its market position and deepen customer engagement amid tougher competition.
SNP & Palantir launch AI tools for SAP transformations
Automating manual test-data work could cut delays and staff effort in SAP migration programmes as SNP and Palantir roll out new AI tools.
Most firms not ready for agentic AI, Teradata study finds
Only 7% of enterprises are seeing measurable returns from agentic AI, as poor data readiness and fragmented systems hold back adoption.
BuildwellAI launches compliance platform for UK construction
UK contractors face heavier safety scrutiny as BuildwellAI's new platform aims to cut record-keeping gaps and defect risks.
Userware adds WPF-to-web migration tools in XAML.io
Organisations with legacy desktop apps can now test browser migration in XAML.io, which analyses WPF code and flags web blockers automatically.
HiBob makes Ragan HR technology list for workforce tools
The honour highlights growing demand for HR systems that unite people, payroll and planning data as employers navigate AI-led change.
IRIS names first Chief Data & AI Officer Surya Sagi
The move gives IRIS tighter oversight of AI and data policy as customers demand practical gains and stronger governance across sensitive systems.
Job Moves
Crescendo appoints Andy Lee as Chief Executive Officer
One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
Clue appoints Mark Watson as Chief Operating Officer
Rithum appoints Kim Miller as Chief Marketing Officer
IRIS names first Chief Data & AI Officer Surya Sagi
Gresham names Spiros Giannaros as Chief Executive Officer
Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
