The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

2026 · Australian 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.

Australian Enterprise Resource Planning news
Analyst Insights
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
Gartner · ERP · Data Analytics
Yesterday
Teradata adds agentic, multimodal AI to vector store
Gartner · ERP · Hybrid Cloud
Yesterday
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Gartner · ERP · Data Protection
Last week
Tamr doubles SaaS revenue as AI drives data mastering
Gartner · ERP · UC
Last week
Revenium unveils Tool Registry to track full AI costs
Gartner · ERP · Digital Transformation
Last week
Expert columns
Introducing the first Frontier Suite built on Intelligence + Trust
By Judson Althoff of Microsoft Commercial Business
Today
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
By Donovan Jackson
Yesterday
Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial
By Matt Hammond of Avalara
Last week
The autonomous future of Australian and New Zealand enterprises
By Mina Mousa of Extreme Networks
Last week
Customer success is not support, it is stewardship
By Nidhi Suresh of IBS Software
Last week
The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
By Monica Ohara of Fivetran
Last week
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 week
Knowledge equity in the age of AI: Moving from gatekeeper to orchestrator
By Kylie Harker of SQiBLE
Last week
AI-era contact centres become strategic CX data hubs
By Martyn Riddle of Verint APAC
Last week
Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority
By Anwen Robinson of OneAdvanced
Last week
Good technology starts with listening to the users, according to UX/UI human-centred designer
By Carolina Pérez Dilsizian of Notitia
Last week
The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete
By Fabio Straessle of G+D Netcetera
Last week
Three trends shaping Australian finance leadership in 2026
By Jonathan Beeby of SAP Concur Australia and New Zealand
Last month
Are you falling behind on AI or just moving at the wrong pace?
By Annexa
Last month
What ERP vendor roadmaps reveal about AI in 2026
By Annexa
Last month
Interviews
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Discussing Business Intelligence
Today
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Discussing Big Data
Yesterday
'Software is not dead', says Elastic CPO Ken Exner
Discussing Software engineering
Last week
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Discussing Government
Last week
Recent news
Enterprises shun plug-and-play AI for tailored builds
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Legora raises USD $550m to fuel US & APAC AI growth
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Ramco wins Tata defence MRO deal for C130J maintenance
About Productivity
Today
Whatfix boosts Mirror with AI roleplay training tools
About Education, Learning & Training
Today
Salesforce unveils Agentforce AI-powered contact centre
About Customer Relationship Management
Today
Kong unveils AI Connectivity roadmap for unified control
About DevOps
Today
Adobe adds conversational AI tools to Photoshop, Firefly
About Software Updates
Today
Cohesity unveils Enterprise AI Resilience for safe scale
About Cloud Services
Today
Rainforest upgrades planning with Manhattan cloud tools
About Productivity
Today
Zoom expands agentic AI to automate workplace tasks
About Video conferencing
Today
Chanelle Pharma taps SAP Cloud ERP & AI for expansion
About Private Cloud
Today
Nvidia survey shows AI driving revenue, cuts & spend
About Productivity
Today
Conga research links slow quote approvals to lost deals
About CMO
Today
Dify raises USD $30m to scale open-source AI workflows
About Investment
Today
Alteryx tops USD $1 billion ARR as AI workflows surge
About Business Intelligence
Today
Job moves
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
Move at Google
Today
Smart Communications names David Hamilton as Chairman
Move at Smart Communications
Yesterday
Backbase names Didier Van der Coelden CFO for AI push
Move at Capco
2 days ago
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer
Move at Microsoft
Last week
New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability
Move at Cisco
Last week
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
Last week
LivTech strengthens leadership for senior care growth
Move at LivTech
Last week
ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Move at ECI Software Solutions
Last week
Okta names Christian Rota ANZ director of partnerships
Move at Okta
Last week
Lánluas appoints new heads for enterprise & public
Move at Infor
Last week
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