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
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
HPE launches scale-up server for SAP HANA workloads
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
AVEVA named Verdantix leader in asset performance management
DocuWare named a challenger in Gartner document review
Celonis tops Gartner's 2026 process intelligence ranking
Featured News
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 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
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
Valkey's lean memory tactics amid global DRAM crunch
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
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.
RedCloud launches AI agents for FMCG decision-making
The new tools aim to cut stockouts and excess inventory for FMCG distributors and brand managers across emerging markets, starting in 2026.
Sage acquires Doyen AI to speed finance software migration
The deal could cut finance-system migration from weeks to days for small businesses, reducing delays, errors and implementation costs.
hivr.ai & Radisson roll out group booking automation
Hotel teams could cut hours of admin as Radisson starts using hivr.ai’s software to automate rooming lists across Europe.
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
The Italian software group is betting on continuity as it turns to AI-led growth, after posting EUR 1.15 billion in revenue last year.
Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders
More than 100 senior female finance executives will compare notes in London on funding pressure, AI adoption and systems risk.
TomTom taps HowNow for skills-based learning shift
A new AI skills-mapping platform will give the Dutch geolocation group real-time visibility of workforce gaps and learning needs.
Workday lands finance & HR system at Sovereign Network Group
Unified software should give the housing group clearer control over costs, staffing and service delivery as it manages 85,000 homes.
UK firms rethink AI use to cut wasted work and boost output
Companies are finding that AI boosts performance only when it removes repetitive work, with human judgement still needed to prevent errors and burnout.
UK SMEs could save £10,000 by ditching software tools
Unused subscriptions are leaving UK SMEs exposed to rising SaaS bills, with some firms able to trim GBP £10,000 a year.
UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
AI is forcing UK firms to rethink productivity as leaders warn that gains will depend on fixing workflows, skills and integration gaps.
Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation
The recognition could help Synextra win more UK contracts as buyers seek proven Azure data and AI expertise from trusted partners.
Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI
The deal strengthens Celerity's FinOps and secrets management offer as more businesses seek fewer suppliers for hybrid cloud control.
Loop launches AI suite to cut retailer returns costs
Retailers could trim refunds, service queries and fraud losses as the new suite uses data from 200 million shoppers to automate post-purchase changes.
Retail tech buyers demand proof over promise on AI
Retail technology suppliers face tougher sales as buyers increasingly demand case studies and measurable AI returns before signing off on spend.
Job Moves
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
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development
Alteryx appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer
