The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

2026 · Kiwi 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.

Kiwi Enterprise Resource Planning news
Analyst Insights
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · ERP · Storage
Today
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Gartner · ERP · Data Protection
Today
Sinch named leader in IDC communications platform study
IDC MarketScape · ERP · CRM
3 days ago
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · ERP · Virtualisation
Last week
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · ERP · MarTech
Last week
Expert columns
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
By Laura Mathews of VisibleThread
Yesterday
Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
By Annexa
Last week
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
By Annexa
Last week
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
By Pascal Coubard of Celonis
Last week
From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI
By Srinivas Gutta of Adactin
This month
AI is now a capital allocation decision, and CFOs are setting the terms
By Matt Lovell of Workday
This month
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
By James Ross of Saviynt
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 autonomous future of Australian and New Zealand enterprises
By Mina Mousa of Extreme Networks
Last month
Interviews
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Discussing Productivity
Today
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Discussing IT Industry
Today
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
Today
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Discussing Unified Communications
Today
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Discussing Unified Communications
Yesterday
Recent news
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Storage
Today
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
About Firewalls
Today
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
About Government
Today
Gigamon launches AI tools as observability market grows
About Cloud Services
Today
Vanyar launches to help firms deploy Palantir faster
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Google Cloud study says 52% of firms use AI agents
About Cloud Services
Today
Funlab expands Dayforce rollout across three countries
About Productivity
Today
KPMG & Google Cloud launch AI agents for regulated sectors
About Cloud Services
Today
Infosys expands Google Cloud tie-up for agentic AI
About IT services
Today
Grafana Labs launches Grafana 13 with observability updates
About Virtualisation
Today
Oracle & Google Cloud add AI agent for database queries
About Hybrid Cloud
Today
Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features
About Business Intelligence
Today
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
About Cloud Services
Today
Google launches Workspace Intelligence for AI across apps
About Data Protection
Today
Salesforce launches Headless 360 for agents & developers
About Customer Relationship Management
Today
Job moves
Saviynt names Tim Wedande APJ Field Chief Technology Officer
Move at Ernst & Young
Today
Claroty appoints John Ryan to lead global partner push
Move at Illumio
Today
Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
Move at Island
Today
Syspro names Tom Loeffert as Chief Human Resources Officer
Move at SAP
Today
Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO
Move at Microsoft
Today
Sovos appoints David McCann as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Sovos
Yesterday
Spinnaker Support names Castello & Smith to leadership
Move at VMware
Yesterday
PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push
Move at Xero
2 days ago
Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion
Move at Microsoft
3 days ago
EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles
Move at Microsoft
Last week
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