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
Tāmaki Health cuts hiring time with Oracle cloud HCM
Hiring now takes about three weeks at New Zealand's largest privately owned primary healthcare group after it replaced slow legacy HR systems.
Identity fraud hit 55% of New Zealand firms: Lumin
New Zealand firms face mounting identity fraud losses of NZD $2.2 million a year, as 90% fear AI-linked weaknesses in document checks.
FMG goes live with Workday HCM for core people systems
Staff at FMG can now update leave and pay details in one place after the insurer replaced legacy HR systems with Workday.
BlueSnap launches NZ local acquiring for merchants
Eligible merchants in New Zealand should see higher approval rates and lower cross-border fees as BlueSnap adds domestic processing.
Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand
More Kiwi firms are moving beyond AI pilots, prompting Avanade to bolster local delivery in New Zealand as demand for implementation grows.
EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles
Businesses are under pressure to prove returns on existing tech spend, prompting EY New Zealand to bolster its AI and SAP leadership.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Responsive links ChatGPT & Copilot to approved content
Infobip study finds CX investment gap in global brands
Tanium launches Atlas in APAC to speed IT response
HPE launches scale-up server for SAP HANA workloads
Featured News
Cloudera hackathon highlights enterprise AI data challenges
Only seven per cent of organisations are data ready, raising doubts over whether enterprise AI can move from prototypes to production.
From airlines to packaging: How Gurobi optimises workflows
Gurobi clients are experiencing significant, compounding benefits from the utilisation of effective optimisation.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX
Companies using AI for customer experience are cutting churn and lifting revenue, with Qualtrics saying richer feedback can triple insights.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Fleet operators could save millions by using telematics to curb idling, harsh driving and waste as fuel prices keep climbing.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
AI is increasingly moving into live use across Australia and New Zealand, as regulated sectors test deployments while CEOs chase productivity gains.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Ideas from across Adobe are vetted live at Summit, and some have gone on to become products after further testing and hardening.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
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Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Reviews
Expert Columns
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Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
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Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI
AI is now a capital allocation decision, and CFOs are setting the terms
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand
Financial institutions could cut manual checks as a Fujifilm-DoxAI tool scans identity and income records for fraud in New Zealand.
Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime
Retail crime software used by more than six million workers has put Auror in contention for one of New Zealand's top tech prizes.
NZ small businesses embrace AI but struggle to scale use
Over half of SMEs in New Zealand now use AI, but most still lack training and strategy to turn experiments into real productivity gains.
CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics
New Zealand consultancy CorPlan has attained IBM's top-tier Platinum Partner status for Planning Analytics data and AI solutions delivery.
eG Innovations names Joanne Bowey to lead New Zealand
eG Innovations launches in New Zealand, appointing veteran cloud executive Joanne Bowey to drive growth in digital experience monitoring.
Contented raises AUD $4.1m to fuel UK and US push
New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.
Stress rising for New Zealand's small business owners
Stress is surging for New Zealand's small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.
Wellington startup launches Metaport for agency risk
Wellington startup Dcentrica has unveiled Metaport, a platform giving digital agencies real-time visibility of security and maintenance risk.
SkillsVR unveils EVA AI assistant for unified training
SkillsVR launches EVA, an AI assistant unifying VR, mobile and web training with real-time learner guidance and automatic record tracking.
Deloitte forecasts AI, data centres & media shifts by 2026
Deloitte predicts agentic AI boom, surging data centre and sovereign compute spend, and fast-shifting media habits by 2026.
Te Toi Mahana adopts Nintex to streamline housing ops
Te Toi Mahana deploys Nintex Process Manager to standardise housing operations in Wellington and support a decade-long expansion plan.
Tech-linked fall in violent retail crime in New Zealand
Violent retail crime in New Zealand has fallen in 2025, with tech-driven reporting credited as Australia records rising store aggression.
Zespri speeds NZD $70m claims with SAP automation push
Zespri taps SAP cloud to automate over NZD $70m in annual quality claims, slashing processing times and boosting consistency worldwide.
Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech
Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.
Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime
Auror opens a new global headquarters in central Auckland as it scales overseas and steps up efforts to combat organised retail crime.
Westcon-Comstor expands NZ portfolio with Ivanti agreement
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Ivanti to distribute its IT and security software across New Zealand, enhancing offerings for local channel partners.
5 reasons we turned down a US$5 million acquisition
We turned down a US$5 million acquisition for our pre-revenue start-up, choosing global scale and long-term value over an early exit offer.
MyRepsoft unveils AI platform to automate financial data entry
Auckland's MyRepsoft has launched an AI platform that automates financial data entry, cutting labour costs and boosting efficiency by 85% for enterprises.
Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP
NetSuite's cloud ERP suits New Zealand's small to medium businesses well, with scalable solutions meeting complex needs beyond basic accounting packages.
WiseTech to digitise New Zealand customs tariff data
WiseTech has secured a seven-year deal to digitise New Zealand's customs tariff, launching an online portal and free local BorderWise access.
