The ERP Advisor

There are 1000 ways to get your ERP Selection wrong, so how can you ensure you get yours right? Successful businesses lean on ERP selection consultants to guide their needs analysis and software evaluation. An advisor can make sure you are absolutely certain you select the right software and implementation services for your company. Selecting the wrong software may waste valuable resources – not just time and money but disruption and delays can cause a sponsor to lose credibility with executives and stakeholders. The wrong decision can even lead to getting fired! Tune in to this episode of The ERP Advisor, where Shawn Windle will outline why you should hire an ERP selection consultant.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

If we work hard, growth occurs! But often, growth comes to us with tricky unknowns that are hard to get our arms around, and you may find yourself quickly outgrowing your accounting software. Moving to a new ERP does not have to be painful and can often create greater benefits.In this live panel, we will unpack a few myths about changing to a new ERP, when to make the switch, and discuss the green flags of modernizing your payment processor along the way.Join Eric Myers of Fortis Pay and Shawn Windle of ERP Advisors Group, with a combined 50 years of experience, in an open conversation of growth through ERP and integrated payments.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

This week, Sage announced its financial results for the six months to March 31st, 2025, Workday announced a new wave of Illuminate Agents designed to speed up hiring processes, improve worker experiences, streamline financial processes, and empower employees, UKG launched UGK Bryte payroll AI agents for both the UKG Pro and UKG Ready suites, delivering new tools that help all employees from the frontline to payroll administrators, OneStream announced a series of powerful enhancements at its Splash 2025 user conference, and Qlik announced the launch of Qlik Open Lakehouse, a fully managed Apache Iceberg solution built into Qlik Talend Cloud.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

In ERP news this week, Oracle announced new cloud services – Oracle Banking Retail Lending Servicing Cloud Service and Oracle Banking Collections Cloud Service, Sage announced significant progress in its ongoing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), OneStream announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and Epicor announced at its Epicor Insights 2025 user conference, the general availability of its latest agentic AI capabilities of Epicor Prism and predictive ML of Epicor Grow AI. Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

First, IFS and Blackbaud announced their respective financial results for the first quarter of 2025, ending March 31, 2025. In other news, Unit4 launched Advanced Virtual Agent (Ava), a productive conversational agent that will act as a centralized artificial intelligence interface, orchestrating and automating ERP workflows. Then, Planful announced Workforce Pro, a powerful enhancement to its trusted Planful for Workforce solution. Finally, Qlik announced the acquisition of the Qloud Cover Migration technology from Stretch Qonnect, a long-standing Qlik Elite Solution Provider.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Legacy ERP end of life can create confusion about the best path forward for your business's ERP. Options may include upgrading your current software, migrating to the vendor's newest product, or selecting an entirely new solution. Defining what is best for your company and its actual needs will ensure you make the right decision. In this episode of The ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle and Quentin DeWitt breakdown what to do when your software reaches end of life.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle speaks with Soma Somasundaram, President & CTO at Infor. Soma provides an expert approach to emerging ERP market trends, including AI and looming legacy software end-of-life deadlines, to help businesses truly take advantage of transformative technology.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

SAP began the week with the announcement of its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2025. In release news, IFS unveiled new Industrial AI-powered features introduced with IFS.ai into the latest IFS Cloud 25R1 release. In other news, Qlik announced the launch of a new AWS cloud region in the Middle East, strengthening its commitment to organizations across the region that require high-performance AI, data integration, and analytics solutions with full data sovereignty. Finally, UKG launched the AI Hub on the UKG Marketplace to provide customers with a curated list of emerging and established AI technology partners that can help create great workplace experiences.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

In ERP news this week, Certinia announced its Spring 2025 release, loaded with features to give businesses more foresight, flexibility, and intelligence. In other news, Rootstock Software announced the launch of its new Tariff Management Central, a comprehensive approach designed to help manufacturers manage the operational and financial impact of shifting global tariffs with greater speed, accuracy, and agility. Finally, Qlik launched Qlik for ISVs – a new dedicated team and set of capabilities built on Qlik's end-to-end cloud platform, tailored to the needs of independent software vendors.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

This week in ERP news, Infor had an exciting week with the general availability of Infor Velocity Suite, enabling a complete offering of solutions and services to simplify process innovation. Sage reinforced its dedication to serving the needs of the healthcare market through continued, collaborative product investment with partner Wipfli. Finally, ECI announced the acquisition of Davisware LLC, a provider of all-in-one business management solutions built for field service organizations.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

This week, Rootstock received major attention by announcing its Spring '25 release, a major milestone that includes a user experience uplift and a host of financial and AI-driven enhancements. In other news, NetSuite announced a series of AI-powered capabilities and product updates across the suite to help organizations in Australia and New Zealand increase efficiency and take advantage of new opportunities. Finally, OneStream announced its new ESG Reporting & Planning solution, enabling customers to seamlessly collect, analyze, report, and plan for ESG requirements.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Businesses around the world rely on accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage 50 to grow their businesses. Successful businesses commonly leverage other point solutions outside of accounting for Sales, Purchasing, Services, Manufacturing and Distribution. However, the pain points from manual workarounds and silos of data make it apparent that disjointed systems may limit the company's ability to grow. What do successful businesses do who eventually outgrow their accounting software? On this episode of The ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle, Founder & Managing Principal of ERP Advisors group, advises financial executives on how to take the leap from an accounting and best of breed software environment to a shiny new ERP. Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

To begin the week, Oracle announced that NVIDIA AI Enterprise will be available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as well as integrations between NVIDIA's accelerated computing and inference software with Oracle's AI infrastructure and generative AI services. Next, UKG announced that the UKG Ready suite is now available in Canada, providing support for small and mid-sized businesses. Sage debuted the official opening of its new North American headquarters in the heart of Atlanta and is also deepening its commitment to the city by partnering with local nonprofits to expand access to education, technology, and economic opportunity. Finally, Workday announced that Evisort's AI-powered contract intelligence and contract lifecycle management solutions are now available through Workday.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

First, Acumatica announced the general availability of its 2025 R1 product release, delivering industry-specific innovations and AI-driven automation. Then, Workday announced more than 350 product features and updates across the Workday platform. In other news, Oracle announced Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, a comprehensive platform for creating, extending, deploying, and managing AI agents and agent teams. Next, NetSuite announced a series of new AI-powered capabilities and product updates across the suite to help organizations in Mexico increase efficiency. Finally, Infor and Kinaxis announced a new partnership that will deliver improved alignment of supply chain plans with business objectives and strategies.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Many businesses still run on their legacy ERP, leaving them unable to keep up with modern technology. These outdated ERPs have a number of “pain points” that will continue to arise and hinder your business' development. Addressing the pain points that come with a legacy ERP can be a daunting task and may leave you feeling hopeless. On this episode of The ERP Advisor, ERP expert, Shawn Windle, and ERP sales guru, Erica Windle, discusses the dangers of staying on a legacy ERP for too long, and what you can do to fix it.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

To kick off the week, Oracle announced fiscal 2025 Q3 results. These results show major momentum for Oracle and NetSuite as product adoption quarter to quarter is on the rise. Then, Unit4 announced significant milestones as it continues to innovate and serve its global customer base. These developments include notable progress in customer cloud migrations, the launch of a new tier of service offerings, and the welcoming of new executives into key leadership roles. To round out the week, Salesforce announced plans to invest $1 billion in Singapore over the next five years. This investment underscores Salesforce's support for Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

To begin the week, Oracle & Microsoft made healthcare-oriented announcements to excel industry innovation. Oracle announced new capabilities in its health system operations suite, including Oracle Health Patient Flow, Oracle Health Clinical Operations Whiteboard, Oracle Health Transfer Center, and Oracle Health Command Center Dashboard, to empower health systems to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations. Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Dragon Copilot, the first AI assistant for clinical workflow that brings together the trusted natural language voice dictation capabilities of DMO with the ambient listening capabilities of DAX, fine-tuned generative AI and healthcare-adapted safeguards. In other news, Deltek announced innovative updates to Deltek Vantagepoint, its ERP solution for the Architecture and Engineering (A&E) and Consulting industries. Finally, IFS and UKG announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering integrated solutions to streamline business operations and enhance workforce management.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

The week began with financial results from Workday and Planful. First, Workday announced its results for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year ended January 31st, 2025. Then, Planful achieved record-breaking bookings in 2024, surpassing its previous annual high and reinforcing its strong growth trajectory. In other news, Aptean announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase Germanedge, a provider of industry-leading software for discrete and process manufacturers from funds managed by Alpina Management GmbH and private shareholders. Finally, Boomi unveiled its comprehensive API Management solution, delivering cloud-scale APIM alongside its integration and automation, data management, and AI capabilities as part of the Boomi Enterprise Platform.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

On this episode of our "Executive Interview" series, Shawn Windle speaks with Sanket Akerkar, Chief Revenue Officer at Acumatica. This exclusive interview with Sanket dives into where Acumatica currently stands following Acumatica Summit 2025, and what direction the platform is moving towards in 2026, and beyond. The pair also discusses the ERP landscape as whole, and what makes Acumatica stand out in the industry. Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

The week began with Salesforce announcing its Spring '25 release is now live, marking continued momentum for Agentforce. In other news, ECI Software Solutions announced the launch of AvidWarranty, an AI-powered digital warranty management platform. Finally, SAP announced SAP Business Data Cloud, a groundbreaking solution that unifies all SAP and third-party data throughout an organization.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Starting the week with a bang, Sage announced new innovative AI-driven tools and automation features for Sage Intacct. In financial news, OneStream and Blackbaud announced full-year financial results. Workday announced the Workday Agent System of Record to help organizations manage their entire fleet of AI agents – from Workday and third parties alike – in one place. Finally, IFS announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Business Machines (SBM), a provider of end-to-end enterprise information technology solutions in Saudi Arabia.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Intuit's QuickBooks is a popular accounting solution for small businesses across a variety of industries. However, rapid business expansion and increasing reporting requirements may signal the need for a more robust ERP platform. As your business is becoming more complex why shouldn't you look at upgrading your Accounting Software? On this episode of The ERP Advisor Podcast, hear from ERP expert Shawn Windle on what to do when you outgrow QuickBooks.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Oracle announced the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite is now available on Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud to enable private and public sector organizations across the European Union. NetSuite announced it is migrating to Oracle Autonomous Database to enable its customers to take advantage of the enhanced security, reliability, and performance of a fully managed Oracle Database in OCI with integrated AI. Salesforce, in collaboration with Hugging Face, Cohere, and Carnegie Mellon University, announced the release of the AI Energy Score, a first-of-its-kind benchmarking tool that enables AI developers and users to evaluate, identify, and compare the energy consumption of AI models.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

To start the week, Acumatica revealed new AI strategy and more at Acumatica Summit 2025. Stay tuned for our in-depth look into the conference and what was announced.  Then, Microsoft and SAP both announced their financial results from the quarter ended December 31st, 2024, with SAP also announcing their fiscal year results. Sage also announced financial results, revealing their trading update for the three-month ended December 31st, 2024. Finally, Nextworld's successfully closed a $65 million Series F funding round, led by the McVaney Investment Partnership.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

It was a jam-packed week of ERP news, kicking off with IFS's strongest ever financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2024. Then, Acumatica announced strategic partnerships and product integration with JobPlanner and STACK Construction Technologies to bring innovative enhancements to Acumatica Construction Edition. Next, Sage and Tractics announced a partnership that delivers a powerful integration between Sage Intacct Construction and Tractics. Finally, Aptean announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Logility Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., a leader in AI-first supply chain management software.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

ERP software upgrades can be complex and difficult and many times your job can depend on its success. This can make the whole experience intimidating. Whether you're a business owner, an IT professional, or someone just starting to explore a potential ERP upgrade, this episode of The ERP Advisor breaks down the complexity of an ERP project into manageable steps toward success. Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

During Part 2 of our Trends and Predictions, we forecast what is in store for ERP in 2025. Our vendor predictions are replete with buzzwords like “AI agents” and “autonomous decision-making” which are no longer just futuristic, sci-fi novel storylines. ERP Industry Expert, Shawn Windle, and ERP News Analyst, Rebekah McCabe, provide a rundown of our predictions for ERP in the coming year.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

As we continue to charge into 2025, major AI announcements came from Epicor, Oracle, and Microsoft. First, Epicor launched Epicor Prism, a network of vertical AI agents built specifically for the supply chain industries. Then, Oracle and Adarga, a leader in AI-driven information intelligence, announced they are partnering to bring Adarga's Vantage software to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle's distributed cloud. Finally, Microsoft and Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, announced a strategic collaboration on Tuesday to help address one of the top challenges facing organizations globally: skilling for the era of AI. To round out the week, Qlik announced the acquisition of Upsolver, a pioneer in real-time data streaming and Apache Iceberg optimization.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

The ERP Advisor kicks off 2025 with an insightful analysis of the hottest ERP trends from 2024. ERP Industry Expert, Shawn Windle, and ERP News Analyst, Rebekah McCabe, discuss how last year's ERP vendor innovations bolstered business efficiency, aided digital transformation, and evolved with AI functionality. ERP Advisors Group advises dozens of clients each year, attends vendor conferences, and analyzes weekly ERP news developments. This rich information provides one of the most independent and unbiased reviews of the ERP market.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

The week began with Oracle's unveiling of the latest version of Xstore Point of Service. In other news, Infor Nexus, the single-instance supply chain network platform providing unparalleled visibility and collaboration, announced NexTrace. Then, Rootstock Software announced a partnership with Rootstock Scion, a newly established reseller focused on meeting the ERP needs of manufacturing and supply chain enterprises. Finally, Aptean announced the acquisition of TRASER Software GmbH, a provider of deal management system solutions for the heavy equipment, agricultural, and construction machinery vertical in the DACH market headquartered in Kiel, Germany. Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Blackbaud kicked off the New Year by announcing it has sold its EVERFI Inc. business to a private investment firm that is unaffiliated with Blackbaud. In other news, earlier this month, Odoo and Google Cloud announced an enhanced strategic partnership to support Odoo's global reach and deliver a seamless and scalable experience to its customers worldwide. The ERP space continues to change rapidly, with new releases and stories being shared every week. Interested in hearing more about the landscape in 2024 and heading into 2025? Join ERP Advisors Group for our annual “2025 ERP Trends & Predictions” events livestreaming on January 15th and 16th. You can register for both events by following the links in the show notes.2025 ERP Trends & Predictions Part 1: https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/events/2025-erp-trends-predictions-part-12025 ERP Trends & Predictions Part 2: https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com/events/2025-erp-trends-predictions-part-2Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Sage began the week by announcing the launch of end-to-end cloud-native packages designed to meet the needs of submarkets within the construction industry. In other news, Salesforce released Agentforce 2.0, a complete AI system for augmenting teams with trusted autonomous AI agents in the flow of work. Finally, Nextworld unveiled its second release of the year with advancements including new AI capabilities, a JD Edwards connector, and UX improvements.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

We have all heard the biggest buzzword in software: Artificial Intelligence. But what is AI, really? And how is it going to impact your business? Shawn Windle applies his industry expertise to advise executives on AI, the tools available on the market, and real-life use cases for these tools to revolutionize businesses. Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Oracle began the week with a bang, announcing its fiscal 2025 Q2 results. Salesforce followed the announcement, releasing its results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended October 31st, 2024. Workday unveiled new Illuminate capabilities in Workday Peakon Employee Voice. Then, Sage announced that Sage Copilot will now be available to early adopters initially in the US and UK on Sage Intacct. Finally, Rootstock unveiled its Winter '25 Release, featuring a suite of customer-driven updates to streamline critical processes and introduce enhanced functionality and AI-ready capabilities across sales and operations and Rootstock Financials.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Workday released its financial results for the fiscal 2025 third quarter ended October 31st, 2024. Oracle announced the expansion of Database@Azure into new regions across the world to meet growing global demand. Blackbaud kicked off GivingTuesday by ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Unfortunately, many ERP implementations fail because they do not have an expert to guide their efforts leading to missed milestones and ill-prepared employees. Find out how leveraging a Client-Side Implementation Consultant can ensure your project gets on track and stays on track until you successfully go live. Don't let your ERP implementation fall off the rails, tune into The ERP Advisor Podcast to hear from ERP expert Shawn Windle and learn why your business will be thankful for your Client-Side Implementation Consultant this year.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Sage kicked off the holiday week by announcing its results for the year ended September 30th, 2024. Certinia announced an investment from TA Associates, a global private equity firm with a track record of scaling growth in technology companies, to support its continued growth. ECI Software Solutions celebrated its 25th anniversary, recognizing the major milestones achieved since its inception. Intuit, Inc. announced the launch of Intuit Assist for QuickBooks, a generative AI-powered financial assistant that transforms how businesses run and grow their business.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Deltek announced major user experience innovations and updates across its portfolio of products to a live audience of more than 3,700 attendees at Deltek ProjectCon. UKG announced the launch of the UKG Pro Talent Marketplace Solution, an AI-powered talent management application. Aptean announced the major launch of Aptean AppCentral.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Aptean announced the acquisition of Indigo Software Limited, a provider of purpose-built warehouse management and logistics software solutions. QAD Redzone, QAD's connected workforce solution for the manufacturing sector, announced the launch of Champion AI, a suite of capabilities designed to empower the frontlines with predictions, recommendations, proactive problem-solving, and enhanced productivity. ECI Software Solutions announced its acquisition of Avid Ratings, a Madison, Wisconsin-based provider of customer experience solutions designed specifically for the homebuilding industry. MuleSoft announced the general availability of full lifecycle AsyncAPI support, enabling organizations to power AI agents with real-time data through seamless integration with event-driven architectures.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

IFS began an exciting week of financial results with record growth for the third quarter ending September 30th, 2024. Microsoft followed suit, announcing results for the quarter ended September 30th, 2024. Blackbaud rounded out the financial results by announcing financial results for its third quarter ended September 30th, 2024. Epicor introduced powerful new analytics tools that provide parts manufacturers with deep, actionable visibility into market demand and performance metrics. Oracle Health unveiled a new version of its Clinical AI Agent built entirely upon their latest generative AI technology.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, tune into The ERP Advisor podcast where James McQuiggan, Cybersecurity Expert from KnowBe4, joins us for the fifth year straight. This year, he will tackle AI's evolving impact on organizational cybersecurity strategies. In this special episode, we will explore the cybersecurity risks of AI while understanding the real benefits of implementing AI tools throughout your organization. Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

In a recent interview, ERP Advisors Group Founder and Managing Principal Shawn Windle offered insights from attending the Acumatica Summit 2021 in Las Vegas.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

A recent interview with Shawn Windle, Founder and Managing Principal of ERP Advisors Group, and TechTarget's Jim O'Donnell revealed an optimistic future for Epicor.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

SAP began the week by announcing major financial results for the third quarter ended September 30th, 2024. Acumatica followed with the long-anticipated launch of its new Professional Services Edition, built to enable small and midsized professional services firms to increase efficiency and accelerate growth. ECI announced the launch of two new add-on solutions for its Manufacturing ERP products – ECI Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ECI Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS), both powered by LYNQ. QAD closed its acquisition of Phenix Software Inc. to help manufacturers improve productivity and accelerate factory performance. Finally, IFS unveiled new IFS.ai-powered features being introduced in the IFS Cloud 24R2 focusing on delivering maximum value to asset and service-intensive industries and elevating the user experience to drive industrial AI adoption at scale.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

One of the most difficult parts of launching an ERP upgrade is garnering support from all relevant ERP stakeholders in order to build a solid business case for a new ERP. If the key people across your company are not on board, then your selection can be doomed before it even begins. It is vital to build an airtight business case that gains Board and Executive support for costs, types of solutions, roadmap, and vendor shortlist.https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroupConnect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Infor announced significant platform technology updates to its industry-specific CloudSuite portfolio on Day One of the company's 2024 Infor Velocity Summit. Acumatica Cloud ERP unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 R2 product. Microsoft Corp. and Rezolve AI, a leader in AI-powered commerce solutions, announced a strategic partnership to empower retailers with advanced capabilities for digital engagement. Epicor announced it has acquired Solenium Group Inc. and its sister company Visual SKUs Inc., both long-standing Epicor partners and providers of Product Information Management (PIM) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions for the Automotive Aftermarket. Sage is enhancing its supply chain software capabilities by acquiring Anvyl, a New York-based technology firm focused on the high-growth $20 billion supply chain software sector.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Microsoft announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE. One of Microsoft's first engineering centers to be launched in the Arab world will be established in Abu Dhabi. KT Corporation and Microsoft Corp. unveiled a five-year, multibillion-dollar partnership which includes an investment from KT in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, cloud technologies, and IT business, and a resource commitment from Microsoft in the areas of infrastructure and people. Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zoomin, a leading data management provider for unstructured data. Smartsheet announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.4 billion.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

ERP implementation is all too easy to get wrong, even when the solution is right. Unfortunately, traps are hidden along the road to a successful go-live and even the most well-intentioned projects can fall victim to major ERP mistakes. In this episode of The ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle uncovers what businesses get wrong during their ERP implementations to guide project sponsors back to the path of ERP success.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

Workday announced Illuminate, the next generation of Workday AI. Following the Illuminate announcement, Workday announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Evisort, an AI-native document intelligence platform. BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Microsoft, and MGX announced the Global Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP) to make investments in new and expanded data centers to meet growing demand for computing power, as well as energy infrastructure to create new sources of power for these facilities. Blackbaud announced deeper integration of Microsoft AI and analytics into their purpose-built software for unique business operations of social impact organizations – without the need for costly customizations. Salesforce and NVIDIA announced a strategic collaboration to develop advanced AI capabilities for the enterprise with autonomous agent and interactive avatar experiences. ECI announced a new integration of its EvolutionX, its B2B ecommerce platform, with e-automate, its cloud-based business management ERP software.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

NetSuite announced a series of new product updates and AI innovations across the suite to help organizations increase efficiency and accelerate growth. Oracle was busy making major data and AI-related announcements, alongside its new partnership with AWS. Qlik announced new enhancements to its AutoML capabilities. Certinia announced the general availability of Certinia Customer Success (CS) Cloud. ECI announced the completion of its acquisition of Khameleon Software, a cloud-based ERP software company supporting the unique needs of project-based dealers.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

OneStream announced its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Salesforce announced results for its second quarter of fiscal 2025 ended July 31, 2024. Workday and Strada announced the global availability of Workday Payroll provided by Strada.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup