The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Enterprise Resource Planning News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Enlighten Designs named OpenAI Select Partner in NZ
The Hamilton software firm gains access to OpenAI support as it helps clients move AI projects from pilots into everyday use.
Xero wins Canstar small business award for eighth year
Customer backing for Xero's software stayed strong as it secured Canstar's 2026 small business accounting award in New Zealand for an eighth year.
Zebra RFID lifts Spex warehouse picking efficiency 50%
Paper-based dispatch at the New Zealand manufacturer has been replaced with RFID tracking, cutting some picking tasks from 15 minutes to five.
Reso launches AI dispute platform for New Zealand HR
Rising grievance filings and scrutiny over AI errors in legal work are boosting demand for tools that assess workplace disputes earlier.
New Zealand firms turn to AI for productivity gains
Pressure to lift output is pushing Kiwi businesses to embed AI in daily communications, with labour productivity up to 40% below peers.
Company-X launches testbed for roading verification records
The platform could help roading teams spot defects sooner by turning scattered verification records into searchable, location-based evidence.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
Twilio bets on conversation infrastructure for the agentic AI era
Wrike named Gartner leader for fourth straight year
Oracle pledges USD $1 billion to partner ecosystem
Nintex launches process tool to tie AI to workflows
NiCE named Gartner CCaaS leader as AI revenue jumps
Featured News
Oracle NetSuite: Trust AI the way you'd trust a new hire
Oracle NetSuite's Brian Chess says trust is earned and built over time and through experience. That doesn't change when agentic AI is involved.
Twilio evolves from APIs to conversational trust
As AI agents proliferate, Twilio is focusing on trusted, governed communications infrastructure rather than the apps that sit on top of it.
Workday is a Fortune 500 startup reborn for the AI era
Its AI-first overhaul has cut layers, sped product cycles and left the company betting that startup-style speed can still serve Fortune 500 customers.
GitHub: Developers aren't disappearing. They're leveling up
AI is pushing software teams into higher-value roles, with GitHub saying developers are moving from coding to orchestration and business alignment.
Voice AI is bringing the phone call back to business
No story details were provided, leaving readers unable to gauge Twilio's latest move or its impact.
Workiva: The secret compliance and reporting arms race
Driven by improved tooling, finance teams are meeting higher standards as regulators and analysts scrutinise disclosures faster.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Exclusive: ABBYY brings zero-shot document AI to Vantage
Enterprises can now extract data from unseen document types without templates, as ABBYY rolls out zero-shot capabilities in Vantage.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Rimini Street offers AI magic without the forced ERP migration
CIOs can keep existing ERP systems and still adopt agentic AI, as Rimini Street pitches a cheaper path away from vendor-led migrations.
Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role
Adobe is using the post to help customers navigate AI adoption while feeding regional priorities back into its global product strategy.
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Apple's Unified Memory powers Kiraa AI's rapid automation
Australian firms can speed month-end processing from days to an hour by running Kiraa AI on Macs instead of costly cloud servers.
Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.
Cvent says event success lies in genuine human interaction
Hybrid formats are helping organisers broaden reach without losing the in-room relationships that still drive trust, leads and donations.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
Measure/demonstrate: TechnologyOne boosts council digital transformation
Councils are being urged to track savings and focus on improvement after software roll-outs, as one New Zealand authority cuts ERP ownership costs by 38%.
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
Intel & Oracle expand Xeon support for AI on cloud
The deal should give enterprise customers more capacity for AI agents and inference without overhauling the business software they already use.
Dayforce launches Build & Marketplace for HR software
Customers will be able to add custom apps and bots to Dayforce's HR platform in 2027, reducing reliance on separate software.
NetSuite showcases AI tools for ERP workflows & finance
Local businesses may have to wait for broader access, as NetSuite's AI features are already live in North American NetSuite Next environments.
Veraify adds token tracking for shadow AI spending
Finance chiefs can now trace AI bills more accurately as the platform separates sanctioned use from Shadow AI across departments and users.
Oracle & OpenAI expand partnership with new business tools
The expanded tie-up gives businesses new AI tools for workflows, app building and security testing, while smaller firms get a free-to-start bundle.
Tech Mahindra & Mastercard embed B2B payments in ERP
Global enterprises could cut manual approvals and reconciliation as payments are built into procurement and ERP software through the new tie-up.
Basware customers focus on trust as AI expands in finance
Finance chiefs are demanding more evidence that AI can be trusted in invoice and payment controls, as errors could affect compliance and suppliers.
NetSuite rolls out AI suite tools in Australia & NZ
Some tools are already reaching Australian and New Zealand users as the ERP vendor expands AI features for finance, inventory and approvals.
Neubird launches governed hub for AI production agents
Large organisations can now centralise oversight of AI agents in production as NeuBird's new platform logs approvals, costs and actions.
Oracle launches agentic AI tools & Deep Trust architecture
Businesses using Oracle Fusion software will get new AI tools that can act on approved tasks, while a trust framework aims to curb data and security risks.
Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI tools across Australia
Retailers in Australia and New Zealand will get new AI tools as the software maker says the update can cut manual work and complexity.
Oracle: Fusion agents stop recommending and start doing
Oracle used its AI World keynote to show Fusion agents that act rather than advise, with Spectrum's AskHR and Burger King Italia as proof points.
NetSuite Next lands in ANZ: Ask Oracle first, autonomous suite to follow
NetSuite Next and Ask Oracle begin rolling out in Australia and New Zealand, as NetSuite introduces SuiteSkills, SuiteExpress and industry AI agents.
Google launches Looker Data Apps to build secure tools
Enterprises can now build governed apps inside Looker, with inherited security and auditability aimed at taking AI prototypes into daily workflows.
Villeroy & Boch deploys Talkdesk to streamline service
The rollout should cut waiting times and transfers by routing enquiries to the right agent faster across Villeroy & Boch's global service teams.
FourKites launches AI model to deliver supply chain outcomes
Supply chain executives may see faster service and lower costs as the firm ties AI agents to measurable results rather than software adoption.
Dayforce to buy Ribbon AI for recruiting technology
The deal expands Dayforce's hiring software as employers seek faster screening tools to manage large applicant volumes without adding headcount.
ABBYY launches PHOENIX Plus for document automation
Enterprises can now add generative AI to Vantage workflows as ABBYY targets harder-to-read documents while keeping data within its hosted environment.
Functionize launches MCP server for AI coding agents
Developers can now check AI-generated code against live applications without leaving their chat tools, as Functionize ties testing into Claude Code and Copilot.
Reco joins Microsoft Pegasus programme for AI agent security
Businesses using Microsoft software are facing sharper oversight of AI agents, as Reco gains access to enterprise sales channels through Pegasus.
