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Predicts 2026: The Future of ERP

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems continue to evolve as organizations explore new ways to apply artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven decision making across the enterprise.

In “Predicts 2026: The Future of ERP,” Gartner® analysts examine how ERP strategies are changing and what enterprise leaders should consider as AI becomes more deeply embedded across business applications.

Download the complimentary Gartner® report to gain insights into the trends influencing ERP decisions and how organizations can prepare for the next phase of enterprise technology.

Report findings include:

• “By 2027, only 30% of organizations are anticipated to have sufficient data quality to fully leverage advanced AI capabilities.”
• “A significant portion of purchased AI features remains underutilized due to inadequate data, insufficient postimplementation planning, a lack of ownership, and change fatigue.”
• “By 2030, over 70% of acquired ERP AI capabilities will become shelfware, revealing a massive gap between vendor vision and customer adoption capabilities.”

Explore the ERP strategies Gartner believes will evolve through 2026—and what enterprise leaders should consider as they balance innovation, operational stability and long-term value.

_{Gartner, Predicts 2026: The Future of ERP By Johan Jartelius, Tomas Kienast, Neha Ralhan, 8 December 2025}

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