The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

2026 · Irish 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.

Irish Enterprise Resource Planning news
Analyst Insights
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
Gartner · ERP · EduTech
Yesterday
Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile
Gartner · ERP · DevOps
Last week
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
IoT Analytics · ERP · SaaS
Last week
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
IDC · ERP · Digital Transformation
Last week
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Gartner · ERP · SaaS
Last week
Expert columns
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
By Pascal Coubard of Celonis
Yesterday
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
By OpenSearch
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
By Geoff Main of Passionberry Marketing
Last month
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
By Slavena Hristova of ABBYY
Last month
Valkey's lean memory tactics amid global DRAM crunch
By Percona
Last month
Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial
By Matt Hammond of Avalara
Last month
The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
By Monica Ohara of Fivetran
Last month
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 month
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
Yesterday
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Discussing Productivity
Last month
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
Discussing Software engineering
Last month
Recent news
N-able launches MCP server and N-zo AI for UEM ops
About IT service management
Yesterday
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
About Trends & Predictions
Yesterday
OpenText brings AI tools to AWS European Sovereign Cloud
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Humanforce launches Connect for frontline labour fulfilment
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Anthropic launches Claude for Word with tracked edits
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks
About Outsourcing
Yesterday
Celonis expands Oracle cloud tie-up for enterprise AI
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Valliance hires Palantir specialists amid AI deployment gap
About Business Intelligence
2 days ago
FintechOS launches AI platform for banks & insurers
About Digital Transformation
2 days ago
Xero & Anthropic fuel AI battle in finance software
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Adeptia Automate 5.2 adds AI access to integrations
About DevOps
Last week
8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
UK SAP users warn of data gaps slowing AI adoption
About Business Intelligence
Last week
Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Job moves
Hyland appoints Lubor Ptacek as Product Marketing Chief
Move at OpenText
Yesterday
Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief
Move at Ericsson
Last week
Freshworks names Vahalia to lead global partner push
Move at Freshworks
Last week
Rithum appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer
Move at Google
Last week
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Move at SYSPRO
This month
Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief
Move at Avaya
Last month
Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows
Move at Yubico
Last month
New Relic names Wendi Sturgis to board for AI expertise
Move at Yahoo
Last month
Flywire appoints Christine Katziff to board & audit
Move at Oracle
Last month
Kong hires Bruce Felt as Finance Chief for growth push
Move at Domo
Last month
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