Why a Solid ERP Foundation Is Essential for Driving Agentic AI Outcomes
The evolving role of Agentic AI in ERP Agentic AI is quickly emerging as the next major shift in enterprise technology. Unlike earlier generations of analytics or automation, Agentic AI introduces autonomous software agents that can set goals, make decisions and execute actions across systems in real time. With every organization under pressure to move […]
Lowering Your Cost Structure through Agentic AI ERP
Enterprise cost pressure is no longer cyclical — it has become structural. Labor costs continue to rise, supply chains remain volatile and capital-intensive and regulatory and compliance demands add ongoing overhead rather than one-time expense. At the same time, boards and executive teams are scrutinizing technology investments more closely, particularly AI initiatives that promise transformation. […]
Sybase ASE 16.0: The Quiet Giant Facing End of Mainstream Maintenance
For decades, Sybase ASE 16.0 has been the database enterprises trust when failure isn’t an option. High-volume telecom switches. Real-time trading and clearing systems. Mission-critical clinical workloads. Intelligence systems that never sleep. These are purpose-built, high-concurrency applications that demand absolute reliability—and ASE has delivered, often with uptime measured in years, not nines. Now mainstream maintenance […]
The ROI of Saying No to ERP Upgrades
How strategic decisions drive ERP operational efficiency and cost optimization What You’ve Been Told about ERP Upgrades — and What’s Missing from the Story For decades, ERP vendors have shaped the narrative around upgrades, promoting the idea that staying on the latest release is synonymous with innovation, security and progress. IT leaders have found that […]
Understanding VMware Partner Program Changes and Alternatives
As VMware’s partner ecosystem evolves under the Broadcom acquisition, organizations, notably those seeking support for smaller footprints of up to 200 VMware hosts, are seeking ways to maintain reliability and control costs while adapting to new program requirements. Leaders must rethink how they purchase, manage and support their VMware environments going forward, prioritizing agility to […]
From Legacy to Leading Edge: How Continuous Modernization Can Drive Success
IT leaders are being asked to modernize mission-critical ERP systems while investing in innovation — all without increasing IT budgets. These demands, handed down by boards and C-suite executives, are necessary to meet if organizations want to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive and tech-driven landscape. Yet, they’re also in direct conflict with one another. […]
Stop Upgrading, Start Innovating: The Case for Outsourcing ERP Operations
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are a crucial component of business operations — used to close the books, ship orders, pay employees, enforce compliance and much more. Yet for many CIOs, CTOs and boards, ERP has become both indispensable and unsustainable. Rising licensing fees, infrastructure overhead and internal support costs are only the beginning. Multi-year […]
What Is a Composable ERP Strategy and How Does It Benefit Organizations?
This blog was originally published in October 2022 and was updated in December 2025 The days of the monolithic ERP software are numbered. Organizations are tired of confining their business practices to those purely defined by ERP vendors such as SAP and Oracle. Instead, leaders are seeking an outcomes-based composable ERP strategy, selecting an optimized […]
Why CIOs Are Rethinking Oracle EBS Upgrades and Choosing a Smarter Path to Innovation
Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is the steady pulse of enterprise operations. For CIOs, it anchors financial precision, supply chain flow and HR reliability. The 2025 CIO Oracle EBS Market Puls confirms its strength: 83% of respondents affirm EBS as important to their business, with nearly all reporting consistent value. In short, it delivers quietly and […]