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IFS Unleashed 2026: AI moves from answering questions to running operations
IFS used its Unleashed conference in Orlando, held on 12–16 October, to place execution at the centre of its industrial AI strategy.
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Acumatica’s MCP connection brings ERP access controls to external AI tools
Acumatica 2026 R2 introduces secure MCP connections, enabling external AI tools to query ERP data under strict role-based access controls.
Can AI magically solve SMEs’ stock management problems? No. Because magic has nothing to do with it
For growing businesses, getting inventory right can make a significant difference to cash flow and customer satisfaction. AI can help take the guesswork out of stock planning, but only if the foundations are in place
IBM, SAP target ERP modernisation as businesses prepare for AI
IBM and SAP have launched IBM Ready for SAP Solutions, helping mid-size organisations modernize cloud ERP to prepare their enterprise data for AI.
AI can build ERP customisations 60% faster. Can change control keep up?
As AI speeds up ERP customisations by 60%, faster development risks outpacing crucial change control and governance.
Vertical AI will expose the limits of generic ERP
Generic ERP is hitting operational limits without industry context. Here is how vertical AI is reshaping enterprise software.
Industry clouds promise faster ERP transformation – but whose best practice are you buying?
Industry clouds promise faster ERP transformation, but carry operational risks. Here is why leaders must scrutinize vendor best practices
AI-ready ERP starts with data the business can trust
AI-ready ERP requires data businesses can trust. Without accurate master records, AI copilots risk flawed operational advice
Claus Jepsen, Chief Technology Officer at Unit4: “The hardest challenge is building AI solutions with the right guardrails”
Read about Claus Jepsen's transformative work at Unit4 and his views on the evolving landscape of enterprise software and AI.
Syspro Torque puts industrial AI to the test: Can auditable agents finally earn manufacturers’ trust?
Syspro Torque launches an industrial AI platform aimed at replacing black-box technology with auditable agents to earn manufacturers’ trust
Bart Wadley, Head of Solutions at Annexa: “Organisations are beginning to move towards a single intelligence layer above the whole stack”
Bart Wadley of Annexa discusses Boody’s global ERP transformation, Black Friday readiness, integration strategy and the future of AI in retail technology.
Unit4 announces Anja Sadock as CMO
Enterprise cloud firm Unit4 appoints Anja Sadock as its new Chief Marketing Officer to drive global brand strategy and accelerate growth through 2030
Why Syspro’s quality-first ERP creates a stronger foundation for industrial AI
Discover how Syspro’s latest ERP updates integrate high-quality data into manufacturing, providing the essential foundation industrial AI needs to thrive
Unit4’s Data Hub points to the next cloud ERP battleground: Breaking down data silos
Unit4’s Data Hub confronts the cloud ERP battleground, breaking down data silos to provide organizations with governed access to critical business insights
AI adoption is high, but integration is where the real work begins
Enterprise AI adoption is soaring, yet integration lags. New data reveals why core system compatibility and data quality define AI success in 2026
Acumatica 2026 R2 aims to make AI useful in everyday ERP
Acumatica’s 2026 R2 launch tests whether embedded AI can finally solve practical, everyday operational challenges for mid-market businesses.
Epicor’s new CEO faces a pivotal test
As Vaibhav Vohra takes the helm at Epicor, he faces a critical test: delivering operational value from agentic AI amid a demanding cloud migration
Unit4 Data Hub aims to end manual ERP data integration
Unit4’s new Data Hub eliminates manual ERP integration, giving finance and HR teams faster, real-time access to operational data for analytics.
Will digital ERP agents reduce administration or create more exception work?
Do digital ERP agents actually cut administrative work, or do they just shift the burden to handling complex exceptions?
Acumatica acquires Vertrax to deepen fuel and energy distribution ERP push
Acumatica acquires Vertrax to bolster its cloud ERP offerings, gaining deep vertical expertise for the fuel and energy distribution industry