The ERP Minute Episode 199 - August 12th, 2025

On this episode of our "Leaders in ERP Series", Shawn Windle speaks with Melissa Korzun, Vice President of Industry Solutions at Kantata. Windle and Korzun discuss the recent developments in the professional services industry, the role AI is playing in those advancements, and how businesses in the space can unlock the full potential of AI without sacrificing confidence or control. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-...

21 Jan 52min

To begin the week, Procore announced it has acquired Datagrid, uniting two powerful AI solutions in the built world. Related, Aptean announced the acquisition of OpsVeda, an AI-powered operations command center. Finally, Sage announced the introduction of Sage Copilot to Sage Operations (formerly named “Sage Distribution and Manufacturing Operations”). Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-group Twitter: http...

21 Jan 2min

Salesforce unveiled Agentforce 360 with Slack as the conversational interface where people and agents work together, connecting knowledge, actions, and data in real time. Microsoft announced agentic AI solutions designed to bring intelligent automation to every part of the retail business. Finally, Oracle unveiled Oracle Retail Supply Chain Collaboration. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-group Twitter: h...

14 Jan 2min

Epicor made sure to start the new year with big news, announcing key milestones in its product innovation strategy, including the schedule of final on-premises feature releases of Epicor Kinetic, Epicor Prophet 21, and Epicor BisTrack. OneStream made headlines announcing it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hg, a leading investor in software, services, and data businesses. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com 866-499-8550 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....

7 Jan 1min

IFS announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Softeon. Salesforce opened a new office in Stockholm, continuing its investment across Northern Europe amid the region’s accelerating AI adoption. Oracle and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a joint effort to further advance the DOE’s current and future AI and advanced computing initiatives. Oracle also announced enhancements to how hospitality brands engage with guests and manage their operations. Con...

31 Dec 20252min

ERP upgrades have evolved from evaluating focused point solutions to selecting a comprehensive platform for the future of your business. With this broader scope comes a longer list of requirements and considerations to select the right system. But how can businesses narrow their focus to ensure their platform meets their needs both now and well into the future? The independent experts at ERP Advisors Group joined forces with HSO to examine key must-haves that project sponsors should look for ...

26 Dec 202546min

During Part 2 of this year’s ERP Trends & Predictions event, Shawn Windle, The ERP Advisor, and Rebekah McCabe, ERP News Analyst, divulge their predictions for the major ERP vendors in 2026. Their predictions include vendor investments and strategy including “Agentic AI,” and “Business Automation,” as well as a roadmap for navigating ERP in 2026’s evolving market landscape. ERP Advisors Group’s decades of experience provides deep insights on what the market can expect from ERP in 2026. Co...

19 Dec 202554min

2025 fostered foundational investments from major software vendors across the globe. From flexible solution announcements to realizing real value with artificial intelligence, 2025 built on what 2024 set in motion. In Part 1 of our 2026 ERP Trends & Predictions webinar, Shawn Windle, ERP Expert, and Rebekah McCabe, ERP Vendor Analyst, analyzed this year’s hottest ERP vendor trends and broke-down how those trends impacted the world of software in 2025. Connect with us! https://www.erpadvi...

18 Dec 202537min