Why Really Great HCM Software Should Matter to Your Business - Podcast Episode 86

This week, Workday hosted their annual user conference, Workday Rising 2025, taking the opportunity to announce a number of new releases and updates. In other news, CrowdStrike and Salesforce announced a new strategic partnership to enhance the security of AI agents and applications built on Agentforce and the Salesforce platform. To round out the week, Qlik announced the general availability of Qlik Open Lakehouse, a fully managed Apache Iceberg service in Qlik Talent Cloud. Connect with us!...

24 Sep 3min

Very few situations call for a one-size-fits-all approach, especially ERP. However, many businesses aren’t aware of the options they have for right-sizing their technology solutions. This means they may try to force the wrong ERP into their unique framework or purchase large, expensive solutions only to use a fraction of the system. During this special event, SAP partner, Navigator Business Solutions, and the independent experts at ERP Advisors Group will help businesses navigate the co...

19 Sep 48min

The week began with major news from Oracle, announcing its fiscal 2026 Q1 results. In other news, SAP announced it has completed the acquisition of SmartRecruiters, a provider of enterprise-grade talent acquisition software. In more expansion-related news, Qlik announced the upcoming availability of the Qlik Cloud Canada region on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Finally, Salesforce announced the Winter ’26 Release, rolling out hundreds of powerful AI, data, and automation advancements, generally a...

17 Sep 3min

2025 has brought impactful developments in the world of ERP across all major industries. At the same time, various economic and global factors have changed what businesses need and demand from their software solutions, with even more investments focused on industry-specific needs. As a result, we expect big things across many industries in 2026. On this episode of The ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle and Rebekah McCabe break down major trends for key industries in 2025, how ERP evolved as a result, ...

16 Sep 45min

Starting off the week, Salesforce announced results for its second quarter fiscal 2026 ended July 31, 2025. Epicor launched the industry’s first ERP AI agent with outcomes-based pricing to accelerate supplier decisions, Epicor Prism Business Communications. In the world of education, Blackbaud announced a series of transformative updates for its K–12 Education Management portfolio. To end the week, QAD and Esker, a global authority in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO, a...

10 Sep 2min

To begin the week, Procore and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a strategic collaboration agreement. In related news, IFS today announced the launch of its new Global Purple Circle Partner Program. Next, SAP announced a comprehensive new approach to digital sovereignty and AI innovation. Finally, Epicor announced key features and updates in its latest release of Epicor Propello. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp...

4 Sep 3min

Workday began the week with its financial results for the fiscal 2026 second quarter ended July 31, 2025. Workday also announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paradox. To round out the week with more HR-related news, Sage announced the launch of Workforce Intelligence, designed to give HR leaders deeper visibility. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-group Twitter: https://twitter.co...

27 Aug 2min

If you considering an ERP change, you have probably heard the buzz around selecting a technology platform. But what exactly does that mean? And what should you be looking for? The right solution will help position your business for future success. On this episode of The ERP Advisor, Shawn Windle, EAG’s founder and ERP expert, discusses why it is more important than ever for businesses to consider their technology platform strategy. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866...

25 Aug 37min