The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Enterprise Resource Planning News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Pipedrive launches Sydney data centre for Australian users
Pipedrive shifts Australian customer data onshore with Sydney data centre, cutting latency by up to 60% and easing residency demands.
Australian firms adopt AI travel checks as bookings rise
Australian firms turn to AI-powered pre-travel approvals as corporate bookings rebound, giving finance teams tighter control before trips are booked.
Harmon cuts onboarding time 70% with Avetta overhaul
Harmon Transportation has slashed onboarding time and lifted revenue after a 18-month Avetta-led overhaul of safety, compliance and admin systems.
Infios named Gartner warehouse management leader again
Infios secures its eighth straight Gartner Leader nod for warehouse management systems, buoyed by a 4.5-star customer rating and strong retailer uptake.
Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
Radaro taps Gabriele Famous to steer enterprise growth as last mile delivery demand rises amid greater use of AI and data analytics.
Why Australian enterprises can no longer afford to ignore the log management problem
Australian enterprises face soaring log management bills as cloud-native systems drive 100-fold data growth and expose legacy tools.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Infios named Gartner warehouse management leader again
Tessell names McDonough & Carter to executive team
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Featured News
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
Jacobs sees a gap in Palantir consultancy as Vanyar targets enterprise demand beyond defence, with early projects set to showcase its edge.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.
'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX
Qualtrics says AI is helping businesses cut churn, boost revenue and uncover richer customer feedback by analysing calls and surveys.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of "big voices"
Sage courts trust in AI with its 'glass box' pitch, as Steve Hare says finance chiefs still need human accountability in the boom.
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Geotab says fleet operators can cut fuel bills with telematics, driver rewards and data-led coaching as costs keep climbing.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Adobe ANZ chief says AI is moving into production as customers in regulated sectors balance caution with rapid deployment and productivity gains.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Google is tailoring AI playbooks for 19 industries as enterprises shift from pilots to production, with faster rollouts and ROI now the focus.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Google's Gemini enterprise suite is live in retail at Bunnings, uniting search, service and sales with AI agents and UCP support.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Grafana Labs unveils new AI observability and CLI tools as enterprises grapple with monitoring and controlling production AI systems at GrafanaCON 2026.
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Adobe's Sneaks programme puts early-stage ideas on stage, with Principal Evangelist Eric Matisoff saying the live format can help concepts evolve into products.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Atturra's Chris Rae says successful automation starts with the happy path, as a new AI platform cuts mining HR compliance workload by 80%.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox readies Gieni ABX, an autonomous execution layer to turn its industrial AI insights into completed tasks across enterprise systems.
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.
'Software is not dead', says Elastic CPO Ken Exner
Elastic's Ken Exner insists “software is not dead” as the firm touts AI-powered search, context engineering and new agent-building tools.
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.
Exclusive: Rohini Sharma on monday.com's AI shift
Australian organisations are moving past AI hype, demanding tools that simplify daily work, scale across teams and prove practical value.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Why Australian enterprises can no longer afford to ignore the log management problem
Spinning to success: MAAP CFO reveals growth strategy with Annexa
Every tech vendor looks credible online. Here's how to tell which ones actually are
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
Supply chain operators: Here's how to make AI and data work for you
Why some teams adopt software and then stop using it
The biggest mistakes companies make when choosing management software
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
Spinning to success: MAAP CFO reveals growth strategy with Annexa
MAAP Chief Financial Officer Matthew Nott says a NetSuite rollout with Annexa is helping the cycling brand scale across eight countries, while eyeing AI to do more with less.
Training lags behind AI use in Australian workplaces
Australian workplaces use generative AI daily, but Plain English Foundation says formal training is missing as workers still battle errors and weak output.
Australian mid-sized firms gain from AI, but skills lag
Australian mid-sized firms are reaping productivity gains from AI, but MYOB says weak training, governance and legacy systems are limiting wider benefits.
CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says
CDR reforms on consent, representatives and small bank exemptions could add AUD $1.2 billion annually by 2035, modelling says.
Manhattan goes live at GPC Brisbane warehouse centre
GPC and Manhattan Associates launch cloud warehouse system in Brisbane, aiming to boost inventory accuracy, productivity and fulfilment.
Australian builders warn over data ownership control
Australian builders increasingly fear vendor lock-in as new survey shows data ownership and control now outrank collaboration features.
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GapMaps appoints Peter Holmes as Chief Executive Officer
GapMaps names Peter Holmes Chief Executive Officer as Melbourne software company steps up global expansion and investment in AI-driven location intelligence.
MYOB says AI-using SMEs are growing 2.8 times faster
MYOB data shows Australian SMEs using AI are expanding 2.8 times faster, as the software firm flags a widening adoption gap and skills shortage.
Every tech vendor looks credible online. Here's how to tell which ones actually are
How CIOs can separate mere digital visibility from genuine market authority by checking for earned media, independent coverage and peer trust.
Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia names Nagata
Yoshinori Nagata named Managing Director as Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia accelerates its shift from document tech into IT, automation and AI services.
SA Power Networks boosts cyber resilience with Tanium
SA Power Networks expands Tanium rollout to speed vulnerability fixes and cut manual patching across South Australia's electricity network.
PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom
PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.
Microsoft & ACTU hold first AI workers' summit in Sydney
Microsoft and the ACTU launch talks in Sydney on AI in workplaces, with training, worker input and policy coordination at the centre.
NAB says 42% of Aussie SMEs use AI to boost productivity
NAB finds AI is moving beyond big business, with small firms using it to cut admin, boost productivity and reshape everyday operations.
iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth
iCatalyst strengthens Australian delivery leadership with two senior hires as it targets larger ERP and digital transformation programmes.
James Cook University signs 10-year TechnologyOne deal
James Cook University to unify key operations on TechnologyOne platform in decade-long deal aimed at boosting data, AI and efficiency.
Supply chain operators: Here's how to make AI and data work for you
Logistics firms are sitting on rich data, but disconnected systems are draining time and money; experts say start with one clear fix, not a grand AI overhaul.
Why some teams adopt software and then stop using it
Construction software often fails after launch because it misses site realities, adds admin and lacks follow-up, not because teams resist change.
The biggest mistakes companies make when choosing management software
Construction firms risk wasted spend and poor adoption when selecting software, with human factors and day-to-day use often proving more critical than features.
Haast raises $17.2 million to automate compliance checks
Sydney-founded Haast secures $17.2 million as investors back its push to embed automated compliance checks into enterprise workflows.
Job Moves
Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia names Nagata
iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth
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FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts
Elula names Andrew Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
eG Innovations appoints Jon Hatchuel to lead Australia
Prophet strengthens AI team with key engineering hires
Prophet names Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science
