The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

2026 · Australian Edition

Also known as ERP.

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
Analyst Insights
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Gartner · ERP · Data Protection
Last week
Tamr doubles SaaS revenue as AI drives data mastering
Gartner · ERP · UC
Last week
Revenium unveils Tool Registry to track full AI costs
Gartner · ERP · Digital Transformation
Last week
Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite
Gartner · ERP · SaaS
Last week
Ricoh again named Leader in IDC high-speed inkjet study
IDC MarketScape · ERP · Digital Transformation
Last month
Expert columns
Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial
By Matt Hammond of Avalar
Last week
The autonomous future of Australian and New Zealand enterprises
By Mina Mousa of Extreme Networks
Last week
Customer success is not support, it is stewardship
By Nidhi Suresh of IBS Software
Last week
The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
By Monica Ohara of Fivetran
Last week
Why leaders should give the next generation of women in ICT the support they need to go further and faster
By Brooke Comer of Prometheus
Last week
Knowledge equity in the age of AI: Moving from gatekeeper to orchestrator
By Kylie Harker of SQiBLE
Last week
AI-era contact centres become strategic CX data hubs
By Martyn Riddle of Verint APAC
Last week
Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority
By Anwen Robinson of OneAdvanced
Last week
Good technology starts with listening to the users, according to UX/UI human-centred designer
By Carolina Pérez Dilsizian of Notitia
Last week
The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete
By Fabio Straessle of G+D Netcetera
Last week
Three trends shaping Australian finance leadership in 2026
By Jonathan Beeby of SAP Concur Australia and New Zealand
Last month
Are you falling behind on AI or just moving at the wrong pace?
By Annexa
Last month
What ERP vendor roadmaps reveal about AI in 2026
By Annexa
Last month
Australia's costly inbox problem - are emails killing the nation's productivity?
By Peter Graves of UiPath
Last month
Why it's time to ensure your business is ready for the e-invoicing adoption wave
By Chris Calverley of Avalara
Last month
Interviews
'Software is not dead', says Elastic CPO Ken Exner
Discussing Software engineering
Last week
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Discussing Government
Last week
Exclusive: Rohini Sharma on monday.com's AI shift
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Exclusive: Celonis' Pascal Coubard shares APAC ambitions and growth
Discussing Procurement
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About Cloud Services
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About Storage
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Structural stress rises for sysadmins in hybrid IT era
About IT service management
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Brands plan to boost content budgets despite AI friction
About Software-as-a-Service
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RecordPoint unveils MCP Server for governed AI data
About Data management
Last week
iManage enhances Insight+ to close the AI governance gap
About Data Protection
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Job moves
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer
Move at Microsoft
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New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability
Move at Cisco
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SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
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LivTech strengthens leadership for senior care growth
Move at LivTech
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ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Move at ECI Software Solutions
Last week
Okta names Christian Rota ANZ director of partnerships
Move at Okta
Last week
Lánluas appoints new heads for enterprise & public
Move at Infor
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Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy
Move at ForgeRock
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OpenAI appoints Arvind KC as new Chief People Officer
Move at Google
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Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth
Move at Cisco
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