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
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
The Belfast software supply chain security firm is bolstering financial and legal controls as it seeks more enterprise customers after a USD $72 million round.
Plaud launches Team UK workspace for business notes
Businesses can now centralise meeting notes and action points as Plaud targets wider company subscriptions with its new UK team workspace.
HiBob appoints Yael Klass as Vice President of Brand
The hire signals HiBob's push to sharpen its AI-era message as enterprise software rivals compete for customers and investor attention.
Atos launches AI workplace service for mid-size firms
Mid-sized firms could cut support costs and shift more employee queries to automation under a new subscription model from Atos.
Mixpanel launches Headless SDK for AI agents & coders
Developers can now automate product analytics workflows as Mixpanel Headless exposes dashboards, funnels and alerts as Python objects in early access.
Northumbrian Water signs three-year Aiimi AI data deal
The utility will use bespoke AI tools to target pollution, compliance and maintenance as it enters AMP8 under growing scrutiny.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
Parloa tops USD $50 million ARR after Series D boost
Sentra launches AI data readiness platform for enterprises
Sage adds AI automation to Intacct finance workflows
Salt Code enforces security policies in AI coding tools
Origina expands independent maintenance to SAP customers
Featured News
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.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
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Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Expert Columns
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?
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
Why the next phase of AI in business will be about workflow control, not just generation
Businesses now need AI that fits into managed processes, as speed alone can create fragmentation and weaken oversight across customer-facing work.
UiPath & Marshalls overhaul bidding with AI pricing
Faster quotes and tighter margin control are helping Marshalls win tenders in the UK building materials market as it shifts pricing to AI.
Eebz launches AI models with GBP £10 million boost
The £10 million funding is meant to help brands cut eCommerce data errors, speed up insights and track SKU-level changes in real time.
UK CFOs still rely on spreadsheets for financial close
Reliability concerns are leaving many finance teams stuck with Excel for close processes, despite wider pressure to improve controls and speed up reporting.
CMA opens Microsoft SMS probe over cloud & AI power
The probe could force new UK rules on software bundling and cloud licensing, potentially easing rivals' access to Microsoft's AI-heavy ecosystem.
CUBIG expands into UK to tackle AI data bottleneck
UK businesses struggling to deploy AI may gain a new data layer as the South Korean firm targets regulated sectors after Series A funding.
Quantexa wins £175 million HMRC data modernisation deal
The ten-year programme is set to help HMRC unify fragmented records, improve compliance and widen the use of governed AI across its operations.
SnapLogic names Molly Matthews as President in AI push
AI-related revenue now accounts for more than a fifth of new and expansion sales, prompting a leadership shake-up aimed at faster growth.
UK police call for better tech after survey backlash
Widespread dissatisfaction with fragmented police systems is hampering investigations and morale, a survey of 8,081 UK officers and staff found.
Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal
Enterprise AI projects across Europe will move beyond pilots as the tie-up targets secure deployment inside core business processes.
Icon Solutions wins King's Award for payments innovation
Banks seeking to replace ageing payments systems without disruption will note the fintech's national recognition for modernising infrastructure.
AI makes public sector IT jobs more demanding, survey finds
More than half of public sector IT staff say artificial intelligence has added work, as fragmented systems and policy gaps complicate adoption.
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
The hire is aimed at sharpening product strategy as Cezanne tries to link HR and payroll more closely for customers.
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
The hire signals a push to scale AutoRek’s platform for larger international clients as it adds AI and automation to its financial controls software.
Transport & storage firms boost AI use by 11 points
Most firms still avoid the technology, but adoption in UK transport and storage has jumped to 27.1%, according to ONS data.
OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
Public sector and essential services could gain tighter AI controls as OneAdvanced’s IQ keeps data hosted in the UK and embeds governance rules.
WealthAi launches AI compliance tool for wealth managers
Wealth managers face tighter regulatory scrutiny as the platform promises to replace spreadsheet checks with real-time review of all client messages.
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Most firms are deploying AI agents without proper oversight, leaving non-human identities exposed as security teams race to catch up.
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Gartner's latest ranking boosts Doxis' appeal to enterprises seeking AI-ready document tools, as rivals race to automate information handling.
AI saves marketers time but not strategy, survey says
Most marketers say AI saves time, yet few see it freeing them for strategy as teams face higher output demands and more complex workflows.
Job Moves
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
POWWR names Martin Eade as Chief Operating Officer
