The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning
A curated Canadian 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.
Canadian Enterprise Resource Planning News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Solomon announces CAD $66 million to 44 AI projects
The cash is aimed at helping smaller firms afford the processing power needed to scale AI products and keep value in Canada.
Rexel Canada deploys Hyland AI for invoice processing
Invoice processing at the electrical distributor was almost fully automated within 48 hours, cutting manual checks and speeding supplier payments.
Premier Construction Software adds early payment tool
Construction suppliers could be paid sooner on approved invoices as Premier folds Quickly's early payment option into its cloud ERP at no upfront cost.
Canada tech funding hits USD $1.5bn as Waabi soars
Fewer Canadian startups attracted funding as late-stage deals swelled, with one USD $750 million Waabi round driving the quarter's total.
Cohere, Aleph Alpha plan transatlantic sovereign AI tie-up
Sovereign AI demand is drawing major backing as the planned Cohere-Aleph Alpha tie-up targets governments and regulated industries.
Float launches AI tool to automate Canadian tax coding
Canadian finance teams could save hours of month-end admin as Float’s new AI tool auto-codes card transactions with 90% precision.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Enterprise Resource Planning
Responsive links ChatGPT & Copilot to approved content
Infobip study finds CX investment gap in global brands
HPE launches scale-up server for SAP HANA workloads
AVEVA named Verdantix leader in asset performance management
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
Featured News
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.
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: 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.
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
New powers to demand subscriber data and force retention could broaden police access while reigniting privacy fears for Canadians.
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.
Exclusive: Wagepoint targets Canada's small firms with AI payroll
Wagepoint bets on Canada's lagging small-business payroll, expanding its AI-powered platform while doubling down on its home market.
Exclusive: Viafoura's Mark Zohar on the future of media engagement
Viafoura's Mark Zohar says AI and data will power loyal, paying news communities as publishers abandon dependence on big platforms.
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%.
.webp)
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Why retailers need real-time visibility to handle demand surges
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
Valkey's lean memory tactics amid global DRAM crunch
Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Enterprise Resource Planning News
Why retailers need real-time visibility to handle demand surges
Delayed stock updates and failing devices can quickly turn busy promotions into longer queues and frustrated shoppers.
Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves as Chief Commercial Officer
The hire comes as Wagepoint seeks to turn new products and a refreshed brand into wider uptake among Canadian small businesses and advisers.
Safe Software wins data integration platform award
Used by more than 20,000 organisations, FME has been recognised for simplifying data access as Safe Software expands into AI and digital twins.
Descartes launches AI fleet platform on logistics network
The move could help dense delivery fleets cut costs and missed windows by turning route execution data into AI-driven planning insights.
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
New powers to demand subscriber data and force retention could broaden police access while reigniting privacy fears for Canadians.
The agentic revolution is redefining the talent lifecycle
AI agents are forcing firms to redesign jobs, promotion paths and performance metrics as automation spreads through enterprise teams.
Konverge embeds AI in custom software to streamline work
Businesses could cut delays and duplicate work as Konverge puts AI inside workflows, while keeping human oversight for compliance.
Nmbr & Paiday target Canada accounting payroll gap
Canadian accounting firms could cut manual payroll work and compliance errors as the new platform centralises dozens of client runs.
Waterloo's Mappedin raises USD $24.5M for city-scale mapping
Mappedin will use fresh funding to extend its indoor maps beyond single buildings, giving responders and venues shared location data.
ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service
Only 10% of customers rate service as great, as fragmented systems and poor empathy are driving churn and frustration.
Exclusive: Wagepoint targets Canada's small firms with AI payroll
Wagepoint bets on Canada's lagging small-business payroll, expanding its AI-powered platform while doubling down on its home market.
Data paradox: poor data quality undermines AI in finance
Poor data is stalling AI in finance, with nearly 9 in 10 firms hit by delays and hidden errors causing mounting, often severe, losses.
From Shopify to CAE: Canada's top five tech firms on the TSX
From eCommerce and niche software to AI hardware and flight simulators, five Canadian tech heavyweights quietly power the global economy.
Exclusive: Viafoura's Mark Zohar on the future of media engagement
Viafoura's Mark Zohar says AI and data will power loyal, paying news communities as publishers abandon dependence on big platforms.
BDO Canada unveils AI Vision 2030 to boost productivity
BDO Canada launches AI Vision 2030 to embed agentic AI across its operations and client services, targeting long-standing productivity gaps.
RFPs drive 40% of enterprise revenue as AI use surges
RFPs now touch 40% of enterprise revenue as Loopio reports rising submission volumes and surging generative AI use in bid workflows.
Bell, Coveo partner on sovereign AI stack for Canada
Bell and Coveo are teaming up to offer a sovereign, Canada-based AI stack aimed at government and regulated data-sensitive sectors.
Hiswai launches Zuno AI chat to power smarter websites
Vancouver-based Hiswai has launched Zuno, an AI chat layer that turns corporate websites into conversational, data-rich customer hubs.
Mastercam Canada Brings In-House Solutions Into the Mastercam Family
Mastercam Canada absorbs long-time partner In-House Solutions, bringing sales, training and support for CAD/CAM users under direct control.
How collaborative, human-centered research Is shaping the future of technology decision-making
Collaborative, human-centred research is redefining how technology decisions are made, blending data, empathy and AI-era critical thinking.
