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Send us Fan MailProfit erosion in batch and process manufacturing rarely happens suddenly; it accumulates over time through material variability, yield loss, production inefficiencies, excess inventory, and disconnected systems—issues that quietly drain cash, especially in sectors like food and beverage, where small variances can have an outsized financial impact. This webinar outlines four practical levers manufacturers can use to unlock hidden cash without raising prices or reducing headcount, focusing on tighter control of raw material costs, improved real-time production visibility, and the elimination of operational bottlenecks. It also demonstrates how purpose-built ERP solutions such as ECI Deacom enable scalable, end-to-end visibility across production, inventory, and financials, allowing organizations to detect margin leakage earlier and respond proactively. By shifting from reactive to data-driven decision-making, manufacturers can improve cash flow, enhance operational efficiency, and protect profitability across batch and process environments.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/batch-and-process-manufacturing-unlock-hidden-cash-in-your-business/Questions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—James Balestrieri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-balestrieri-56172413đź”—Kelsey Cirks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseycirks/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
5/20/26 • 59:13
Send us Fan MailRecent announcements across the enterprise software landscape highlight an accelerating convergence of AI, integration, and industry-specific innovation as core pillars of modern enterprise architecture. Oracle continues to expand its footprint with new capabilities across financial services, process manufacturing, and AI agents embedded within Oracle Fusion Cloud, reinforcing the shift toward intelligent, industry-aware ERP ecosystems. At the same time, Sage is advancing AI-driven enhancements in Sage X3, while NetSuite is strengthening composability through its new integration platform. Beyond core ERP, ecosystem players such as ActiveCampaign, Bombora, and Omilia are embedding intelligence into customer engagement and data workflows, while emerging innovators like Fibr AI attract funding to push experimentation at the edge. Strategic partnerships, including QAD and Tata Consultancy Services, further signal the importance of services-led transformation. Collectively, these moves reflect a broader structural trend: enterprise platforms are evolving into tightly integrated, AI-augmented ecosystems where domain specialization, real-time intelligence, and composable architectures define competitive advantage.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtcFOMAANWMQuestions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/🔗Thomas Wieberneit: linkedin.com/in/thomaswieberneit/🔗Donald Farmer: linkedin.com/in/donalddotfarmer/🔗Kenneth ("Kengon") Gonzalez: linkedin.com/in/kengon/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
5/19/26 • 61:44
Send us Fan MailLarge enterprises approach ERP through a fundamentally different lens, where the system serves not as a tool for day-to-day execution but as a coordination layer for a complex, global ecosystem spanning multiple countries, regulatory regimes, and business models. Typically starting at $1 billion in revenue and extending well beyond $5 billion, these organizations prioritize financial consolidation, governance, and compliance at scale, often adopting best-of-breed or two-tier ERP strategies to balance centralized financial control with decentralized operational flexibility. Implementation timelines are long and capital-intensive, frequently spanning several years, as enterprises navigate acquisitions, divestitures, and evolving operating models. In this context, ERP systems must support deep multi-entity structures, localization requirements, and intercompany complexity without forcing rigid standardization across all business units. This is why evaluating ERP for large enterprises requires an architectural perspective that aligns system design with organizational scale, and why this 2026 list focuses on solutions built for global resilience—helping leaders reduce long-term implementation risk while enabling continuous transformation across the enterprise.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top large company ERP in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um_l8xeAysIRead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/large-company-erp/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
5/18/26 • 18:07
Send us Fan MailEnterprise software is undergoing a structural transformation as AI-native ERP platforms redefine how organizations manage financial control, operational orchestration, and decision-making by embedding intelligence directly into the transactional core rather than relying on rigid workflows and manual inputs. This webinar provides an independent, in-depth review of Everest ERP, examining its AI-first architecture, automation capabilities, and data orchestration framework while comparing it against both legacy ERP systems and emerging AI-native alternatives. The focus goes beyond surface-level features to evaluate structural dimensions such as scalability, governance, financial automation, and operational control—areas that increasingly determine long-term success. By connecting these capabilities to real-world ERP selection decisions, the session equips leaders with a clear understanding of AI-native readiness, where these platforms deliver the most strategic value, and how to avoid common pitfalls driven by outdated evaluation frameworks, ultimately enabling faster, more confident, and future-ready ERP decisions.In this episode, Sam Gupta and Shrestha Dash from ElevatIQ, Andy Pratico from Essential Software Solutions, and Phil Coerper from Ringling Business Solutions conduct an in-depth independent review of a leading AI-native platform Everest ERP.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/everest-erp-an-independent-in-depth-review/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Phil Coerper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcoerper09/🔗Andy Pratico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-pratico-80175410/🔗Shrestha Dash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrestha-dash-662b00204/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
5/13/26 • 66:15
Send us Fan MailRecent developments across the enterprise software landscape underscore a dual narrative of rapid AI-driven innovation alongside growing skepticism around how value is measured and delivered. Critiques such as the limited practical relevance of metrics like AWU from Salesforce highlight the disconnect that can emerge between vendor messaging and CIO priorities, even as the broader ecosystem accelerates toward agentic and automated capabilities. Companies like Incubeta and Intentsify are expanding data-driven and agentic offerings, while Klaviyo integrates with ChatGPT to embed conversational intelligence into marketing workflows. Enterprise application vendors are also advancing domain-specific innovation, with Unanet targeting GovCon growth automation, Aptean enhancing routing intelligence, and Oracle and Sage introducing AI-driven enhancements across financial services and ERP platforms such as Sage X3. Meanwhile, partnerships like Cognizant with Uniphore and acquisitions such as ActiveCampaign acquiring Feedback Intelligence reinforce a broader trend: enterprise systems are increasingly converging around AI-infused automation, but buyers must remain vigilant in distinguishing substantive capabilities from surface-level innovation narratives.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usuYQZcFrRQQuestions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/🔗Charles Brennan: linkedin.com/in/charles-brennan-048901132/🔗Michael Fauscette: linkedin.com/in/mfauscette/🔗Brian Jackson: linkedin.com/in/urbanpaddler/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
5/12/26 • 62:26
Send us Fan MailMid-sized businesses operate in a distinctly more complex ERP environment than startups or small companies, where growth introduces multi-entity structures, geographic expansion, and increasingly formalized processes that elevate ERP from a visibility tool to a coordination layer across the enterprise. Typically spanning $100 million to $1 billion in revenue, this segment is far from uniform—lower mid-market organizations still prioritize simplicity and cost control, while upper mid-market firms begin to mirror large enterprises with needs such as global consolidation, intercompany accounting, and stricter compliance requirements. Across this spectrum, ERP systems must support shared services models, deeper intercompany relationships, and scalable governance without sacrificing flexibility for continued growth. This is why evaluating ERP for mid-sized businesses requires an architectural lens that balances operational depth with organizational scale, and why this 2026 list focuses on solutions purpose-built for the mid-market—helping executives navigate the transition with a structured framework that minimizes implementation risk while aligning systems with evolving business complexity.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top mid-sized business ERP in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4qJLO7QtVcRead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/mid-sized-business-erp/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
5/11/26 • 19:37
Send us Fan MailManufacturers continue to face persistent challenges in sales and inventory forecasting due to fragmented data spread across ERP, CRM, and operational systems, leading to inconsistent inputs and downstream consequences such as excess inventory, stockouts, cash-flow strain, and missed revenue opportunities. This webinar addresses these issues through a practical, real-world use case, demonstrating how disciplined processes and system alignment can significantly improve forecasting accuracy. It showcases how an Algorithm customer leveraged Acumatica in combination with DataSelf to unify disparate data into a single source of truth, eliminating reliance on spreadsheets and enabling scalable, system-driven forecasting. More importantly, the session illustrates how BI-powered forecasting transforms executive decision-making—from reactive variance analysis to proactive, forward-looking planning—allowing leaders to optimize inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, and improve service outcomes, positioning forecasting not merely as a reporting function but as a strategic capability grounded in clean data and tightly integrated systems.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/accurate-forecasting-in-manufacturing-a-customer-case-study-with-erp-and-bi/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Dennis Easter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedennisjeaster/🔗Joni Girardi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonigirardi/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
5/6/26 • 62:55
Send us Fan MailRecent announcements across the enterprise software ecosystem highlight a clear pivot toward agentic AI, ecosystem orchestration, and embedded intelligence within core business platforms. Salesforce is advancing this shift with MuleSoft Agent Fabric, enabling automated agent discovery, while ServiceNow is doubling down through expanded partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic to operationalize AI agents in mission-critical workflows. Strategic collaborations such as Cognizant partnering with Typeface and Uniphore further reinforce the growing importance of composable AI ecosystems. Meanwhile, application-layer innovation is accelerating, with Simpro Group expanding its AI-first platform via acquisition, Klaviyo integrating with ChatGPT, and Unanet and Aptean introducing automation and routing capabilities tailored to vertical use cases. At the same time, data and demand-generation players like Intentsify and Incubeta are embedding agentic capabilities into their offerings, collectively signaling a broader transformation: enterprise platforms are rapidly evolving into interconnected, AI-native environments where intelligent agents, data, and workflows operate as a unified system rather than siloed functions.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_TyTBrq0ccQuestions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/🔗Jon Reed: linkedin.com/in/jonerp/🔗Kenneth ("Kengon") Gonzalez: linkedin.com/in/kengon/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
5/5/26 • 61:51
Send us Fan MailSmall businesses represent a critical transition point in the ERP journey, where the focus shifts from fragmented tools and experimentation to operational consistency, financial control, and cross-functional visibility. Typically in the $10 to $100 million revenue range, these organizations bring more process maturity and functional leadership than startups, yet still operate within meaningful constraints—particularly around budgets, customization capacity, and internal technical expertise. As a result, they tend to favor suite-centric ERP systems with tightly integrated capabilities across finance, inventory, and operations, reducing reliance on complex integrations and costly development. At this stage, ERP is about establishing repeatable, scalable processes that eliminate bottlenecks without introducing unnecessary complexity. This is why evaluating ERP for small businesses requires a balanced lens—prioritizing ease of implementation, total cost of ownership, and functional breadth over deep specialization—helping leaders avoid overengineering their stack while selecting a system that delivers immediate value and supports the next phase of growth.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top ERP systems for small businesses in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iswWCJhryy0Read: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/erp-systems-for-small-business/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
5/4/26 • 18:27
Send us Fan MailMost ERP initiatives fail well before software selection, often when organizations reduce the decision to feature comparisons, vendor demos, and procurement-style checklists that obscure deeper architectural and operational realities. Influenced by marketing narratives, limited internal strategy experience, and heavy reliance on implementation partners, teams frequently overlook critical factors such as data readiness, integration design, migration feasibility, legal exposure, and behavioral constraints—leading to overcustomization, cost overruns, delayed go-lives, and systems that reinforce silos rather than resolve them. This webinar reframes ERP selection through the lens of ERP Readiness, positioning it as a structured discipline that aligns leadership and cross-functional teams on the true implications of ERP before downstream execution begins. By evaluating process, data, organizational, technological, legal, and behavioral readiness through a staged, decision-gated approach, organizations can follow a practical 3–6 month framework that produces actionable deliverables, reduces implementation risk, and significantly improves selection outcomes for high-stakes ERP decisions.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/erp-readiness-why-checklist-driven-approaches-fail/Questions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—Shrestha Dash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrestha-dash-662b00204/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
4/29/26 • 66:17
Send us Fan MailRecent developments across the enterprise technology landscape signal a decisive shift toward real-time, AI-driven, and sovereignty-aware architectures. From Deepgram securing new funding to accelerate voice AI for real-time applications, to IBM launching cloud platforms aligned with digital sovereignty mandates, vendors are re-architecting core infrastructure to meet emerging regulatory and latency requirements. Strategic moves such as the merger of Tasq AI and BLEND to build enterprise trust layers, alongside Teradata scaling over 150 AI engagements, highlight growing enterprise demand for governed, production-grade AI. Meanwhile, innovation is accelerating across the stack—from Tredence introducing agentic commerce accelerators and Akkodis scaling AI-core platforms, to infrastructure players like ClickHouse and Artie doubling down on real-time data as a foundational layer. At the orchestration level, Salesforce and ServiceNow are embedding agent-based ecosystems through MuleSoft Agent Fabric and deeper partnerships with OpenAI, collectively reinforcing a broader industry trajectory: enterprise systems are evolving from static systems of record into dynamic, intelligent, and autonomous platforms.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7YXOXZawPoQuestions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/🔗Michael Fauscette: linkedin.com/in/mfauscette/🔗Jon W. Hansen: linkedin.com/in/jwhansen/🔗Ankur Jain: linkedin.com/in/advisorankur/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
4/28/26 • 61:15
Send us Fan MailStartups approach ERP with fundamentally different priorities than mature organizations, emphasizing speed, simplicity, and adaptability over feature depth or global scalability. Operating with lean teams, evolving processes, and limited IT bandwidth, they require systems that support rapid growth without introducing unnecessary complexity, enabling experimentation while integrating seamlessly with an expanding tool ecosystem. In 2026, these needs remain consistent across industries, as most startups—typically under $10 million in revenue and founder-led—favor usability, quick implementation, and cost efficiency over industry-specific sophistication. This is precisely why evaluating ERP for startups demands a different lens than for larger enterprises, where scale and compliance dominate. With that context, this list of top ERP systems for startups in 2026 focuses on solutions aligned with early-stage operational realities, offering a structured way for founders and executives to avoid overbuying, minimize implementation risk, and select a system that can evolve alongside their business trajectory.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top ERP systems for startups in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8IF7fsoyPERead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/erp-systems-for-startups/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
4/27/26 • 22:57
Send us Fan MailMost organizations blame their demand forecast when they encounter stockouts or excess inventory. On the surface, that explanation sounds logical. In reality, however, many so-called forecast failures are actually policy failures hidden inside planning systems. When replenishment rules, safety stock policies, and operational incentives are poorly designed, even the most sophisticated forecasting models will appear inaccurate. Conversely, when those policies are corrected, forecast performance often improves without changing the algorithm at all. This webinar reframes demand forecasting from a broader systems perspective, shifting the conversation away from chasing better statistical models and toward the operational realities that drive planning outcomes. Specifically, we examine how inaccurate actuals, fragmented master data, misaligned organizational incentives, inconsistent safety stock policies, and weak governance structures quietly introduce volatility into supply chains. By understanding these structural drivers, organizations can address the root causes of forecasting instability and build a more reliable planning environment without relying solely on increasingly complex algorithms.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/demand-forecasting-vs-reality-what-erp-buyers-must-fix-first/Questions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—Sharon Custer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inventoryoptimizationpro/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
4/22/26 • 61:23
Send us Fan MailThis week’s enterprise software and AI developments highlight the rapid expansion of agentic systems, data-driven commerce, and infrastructure innovation across the technology stack. ServiceNow deepened its strategic collaboration with OpenAI, reinforcing the momentum behind AI-powered workflow automation across enterprise operations. In parallel, marketing and customer engagement platforms are embedding more autonomous decisioning capabilities, with Optimove introducing an AI content decisioning agent and RainFocus launching a new system designed to orchestrate complex event marketing workflows. Commerce and product discovery ecosystems are also evolving, as Algolia partnered with Microsoft to deliver real-time product data into AI-driven shopping experiences, while Tredence introduced agentic commerce accelerators aimed at modern digital retail environments. Meanwhile, infrastructure and AI platforms continue to attract significant investment and innovation: Cast AI achieved unicorn status through Kubernetes and AI cost optimization technology, Deepgram secured new funding to advance real-time speech intelligence, and IBM launched a cloud platform aligned with digital sovereignty requirements. Complementing these moves, Tasq AI merged with BLEND to build a trust layer for enterprise AI, while Teradata reported accelerating enterprise AI adoption with more than 150 engagements in 2025—further signaling how AI agents, real-time data platforms, and infrastructure innovation are converging to reshape the enterprise software landscape.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrQAVO7nrDwQuestions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/🔗Jon Reed: linkedin.com/in/jonerp/🔗Thomas Wieberneit: linkedin.com/in/thomaswieberneit/🔗Donald Farmer: linkedin.com/in/donalddotfarmer/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
4/21/26 • 60:58
Send us Fan MailWhen evaluating the Top Project Management Systems in 2026, the focus must remain strictly on best-of-breed platforms rather than lightweight project modules embedded within CRM or ERP systems. To qualify for this category, the platform must operate as a standalone application with its own data model, workflow engine, and process architecture that can function independently from any broader suite. While some vendors bundle project capabilities within larger portfolios, the core project management engine must remain architecturally separable to ensure the depth and flexibility required by dedicated project environments. Another critical dimension is scope. Some platforms concentrate primarily on internal task coordination, collaboration, and resource planning for knowledge-centric teams. Others extend into Professional Services Automation (PSA), introducing financial controls such as billing, utilization management, revenue tracking, and client-facing workflow orchestration. This distinction matters because nearly 90% of project management systems are optimized for internal initiatives, whereas organizations managing external, client-billable projects require far deeper capabilities, including milestone-based revenue recognition, contractual governance, and complex resource allocation. As a result, companies running professional services engagements often need a fundamentally different platform than those supporting a purely internal PMO.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top project management systems in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these project management systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each project management system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37s_LuCzWusRead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/top-project-management-systems/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
4/20/26 • 19:27
Send us Fan MailAI-native ERP platforms are redefining how organizations structure enterprise systems, automate workflows, and support real-time decision-making. Unlike traditional ERP vendors that typically bolt AI capabilities onto legacy architectures as an external layer, AI-native platforms embed intelligence directly within the core data model and operational workflows. This architectural shift changes how ERP systems scale, how automation is designed, and how decisions are surfaced across finance and operations. As a result, ERP evaluation criteria are evolving. Buyers now expect faster insight generation, deeper automation, and architectures that can adapt to AI-driven processes from the ground up. In this landscape, Campfire has emerged as a notable entrant positioned around an AI-first design philosophy. This webinar provides an independent, in-depth review of Campfire’s architecture, automation framework, and overall system design, while also comparing its capabilities against traditional cloud ERP systems and other emerging AI-forward platforms. The goal is to provide a clear, vendor-agnostic perspective so technology leaders can better understand where AI-native ERP platforms fit within the evolving ERP strategy landscape.In this episode, Sam Gupta and Shrestha Dash from ElevatIQ, Andy Pratico from Essential Software Solutions, and Phil Coerper from Ringling Business Solutions conduct an in-depth independent review of a leading AI-native platform Campfire.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/campfire-an-independent-in-depth-review/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Phil Coerper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcoerper09/🔗Andy Pratico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-pratico-80175410/🔗Shrestha Dash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrestha-dash-662b00204/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
4/15/26 • 68:24
Send us Fan MailThis week’s enterprise software developments highlight how AI orchestration, ecosystem partnerships, and platform specialization continue to reshape the market. Usercentrics announced plans to acquire MCP Manager, strengthening its capabilities in consent and privacy governance as regulatory pressure grows. Meanwhile, Sage expanded its AI strategy by partnering with Augusta Labs to accelerate the development of an AI Center of Excellence, while ServiceNow both enhanced its global partner program and deepened its collaboration with OpenAI—signaling continued momentum around AI-powered workflow automation. Product innovation is also advancing across industry and marketing platforms: Syntax introduced a construction toolkit designed for SAP environments; Zone & Company launched an agentic orchestration layer for finance automation; and NiCE unveiled the Cognigy Simulator as an AI performance testing environment. In the marketing technology space, Optimove released an AI content decisioning agent, RainFocus introduced new workflow capabilities for event operations, and Algolia partnered with Microsoft to enable real-time product data delivery for AI-powered shopping experiences—reinforcing how AI agents, orchestration layers, and ecosystem collaboration are rapidly becoming foundational elements across modern enterprise software platforms.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbpRZ1iq_T4Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/🔗Brian Jackson: linkedin.com/in/urbanpaddler/🔗Charles Brennan: linkedin.com/in/charles-brennan-048901132/🔗Michael Fauscette: linkedin.com/in/mfauscette/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
4/14/26 • 60:07
Send us Fan MailWhen analyzing real-time transportation visibility platforms in 2026, it is important to view them as a highly specialized category within the broader supply chain technology landscape. These platforms are transportation-centric by design, focusing on shipment tracking, carrier connectivity, exception management, and predictive ETA intelligence to give logistics teams granular visibility into in-transit performance. Conceptually, they operate as a sub-layer of broader supply chain planning and S&OP frameworks, but their primary audience is operational—transportation and logistics leaders responsible for managing carrier networks, mitigating disruptions, and reducing costs such as detention or dwell time. However, these platforms do not always exist as purely standalone solutions. Some vendors embed real-time visibility directly within broader supply chain suites, while others integrate it into ERP ecosystems or procurement-led platforms. In some cases, the visibility layer can be deployed independently, though architectural dependencies across the vendor’s portfolio may still exist. This creates a strategic trade-off: standalone deployments can deliver faster departmental agility and focused functionality, whereas suite-level deployments can enable tighter orchestration across planning, execution, and financial reconciliation. As a result, evaluating these platforms requires understanding whether real-time visibility is the vendor’s core product or simply an embedded capability within a broader supply chain ecosystem.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top real-time transportation visibility platforms in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these real-time transportation visibility platforms. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each real-time transportation visibility platform.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSKvzgqf1mYRead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/top-real-time-transportation-visibility-platforms/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
4/13/26 • 13:30
Send us Fan MailSAP Cloud ERP represents a fundamental shift from the SAP environments many organizations have historically operated. Rather than the highly customizable, implementation-controlled systems of the past, SAP’s cloud-first direction introduces a standardized SaaS operating model that reshapes how finance, operations, and IT teams interact with the platform. As SAP pushes deeper into AI-native capabilities, embedded analytics, and continuous release cycles, organizations are being forced to revisit long-standing assumptions around extensibility, governance, and total cost of ownership. At the same time, buyers must reconcile SAP’s opinionated best-practice frameworks with the realities of legacy processes, industry-specific requirements, and complex integration landscapes. This webinar explores what SAP Cloud ERP truly means for long-term ERP strategy—highlighting the trade-offs between flexibility and standardization, the operational implications of SaaS governance, and the new implementation patterns emerging in cloud environments—so decision makers can evaluate whether SAP’s modern cloud model aligns with their enterprise roadmap or whether alternative architectures may better support their operating model.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/sap-cloud-erp-rethinking-erp-for-the-ai-native-era/Questions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—Matthew Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mross7/đź”—Gabe Mensching: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-mensching-9b88a22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
4/8/26 • 62:03
Send us Fan MailThis week’s enterprise software updates highlight how AI capabilities, ecosystem partnerships, and vertical specialization are increasingly shaping product strategy across the industry. Sage expanded its AI footprint by introducing a Copilot within the Sage Operations Suite and partnering with Augusta Labs to accelerate development through a new AI Center of Excellence. Meanwhile, customer experience and marketing platforms continue embedding intelligent automation, with Salesforce advancing Slackbot capabilities inside Slack, Treasure Data launching a marketing “Super Agent,” and Cordial introducing AI agents designed to support campaign orchestration and personalization. Product innovation is also occurring across data and commerce platforms, as Akeneo announced its Winter Release and Syntax introduced the Syntax Construction Toolkit to streamline SAP-centric construction workflows. At the ecosystem level, ServiceNow enhanced its global partner program while Usercentrics moved to acquire MCP Manager to strengthen consent and privacy governance capabilities. Finally, startup momentum continues in the digital workplace space, with Flip securing a $20 million Series A funding round—further reinforcing that AI agents, ecosystem expansion, and verticalized platforms are becoming central themes in the evolving enterprise software landscape.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07D4gVzwpyoQuestions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/🔗Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/🔗Thomas Wieberneit: linkedin.com/in/thomaswieberneit/🔗Alexander Wurm: linkedin.com/in/alexander-w-374705132/🔗Kenneth ("Kengon") Gonzalez: linkedin.com/in/kengon/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
4/7/26 • 61:08
Send us Fan MailWhen analyzing the Top Supply Chain Suites in 2026, it is critical to start with the broader architectural context in which these platforms operate. Supply chain suites are most commonly adopted by retail-centric organizations where demand volatility, high SKU counts, omnichannel fulfillment, and large distribution networks require tightly coordinated planning and execution. Most modern suites integrate several core components—typically network planning, supply planning, and execution—while embedding operational layers such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) directly within the broader platform. However, these suites are not architected uniformly. Manufacturing-oriented suites tend to intersect heavily with systems such as MES, CAD, procurement, and quality management to support production-centric workflows, whereas retail-focused suites emphasize fulfillment orchestration, distribution optimization, and execution density across complex logistics networks. Evaluating these platforms therefore requires careful attention to product-market fit and micro-vertical specialization. A solution designed for high-SKU retail distribution will differ significantly from one optimized for engineer-to-order aerospace manufacturing. Market positioning also varies widely, with some suites targeting mid-market organizations through bundled functionality and simplified deployment models, while others are built for global enterprises managing multi-tier supply networks and complex operational ecosystems. Ranking these platforms ultimately requires assessing product share acquisition strategy, roadmap depth, ecosystem maturity, win rate, architectural robustness, and the level of investor backing shaping their long-term trajectory.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top Supply Chain suites in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these Supply Chain suites. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each Supply Chain suite.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYiZSSOId_wRead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/top-supply-chain-suites/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
4/6/26 • 14:52
Send us Fan MailAI adoption is accelerating across the enterprise, yet most initiatives struggle to move beyond experimentation, with nearly 80% of projects failing to scale or deliver measurable business value. The reasons are remarkably consistent: fragmented data, poorly defined processes, architectural misalignment, and vendor claims that often outpace organizational readiness. AI does not correct these weaknesses—it amplifies them. When underlying processes are broken, automation accelerates the problems. When data quality is poor, predictive models simply operationalize bad assumptions. As vendors promote copilots, autonomous workflows, and predictive insights, many organizations still lack the governance discipline, data consistency, and process clarity required to support these capabilities at scale. This growing gap between vendor promises and buyer readiness is why many AI pilots stall before reaching production. A successful AI strategy therefore begins with readiness. It requires aligning operating models, strengthening data governance, redesigning workflows, and clarifying decision ownership. A structured AI-readiness framework—built around data, process, architecture, people, and governance—helps executives translate AI from hype into a practical 12–24 month roadmap focused on measurable business outcomes.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/ai-readiness-2026-how-to-strategize-ai-initiatives/Questions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—Shrestha Dash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrestha-dash-662b00204/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
4/1/26 • 62:12
Send us Fan MailThis week’s enterprise software announcements reflect a clear industry-wide acceleration toward AI-embedded operations and ecosystem expansion through partnerships and acquisitions. Accenture’s acquisition of Faculty highlights the growing demand for AI-native capabilities that combine advanced data science with enterprise delivery scale. At the same time, platform vendors are rapidly embedding AI directly into operational workflows: Panaya introduced Seemore, an agentic AI layer designed to automate software change analysis, while Sage added a Copilot capability to Sage Operations Suite to bring conversational intelligence into day-to-day business processes. Industry incumbents are also extending AI deeper into vertical workflows, with SAP unveiling AI-enhanced retail innovations and AVEVA launching new AI tools aimed at engineering and design environments. Meanwhile, ecosystem consolidation and integration remain active themes, as Flexera expands through acquisitions and Syspro partners with SugarCRM to strengthen go-to-market alignment between ERP and CRM layers. Complementing these moves, vendors such as Flowfinity, Akeneo, and Cordial continue to release platform updates that integrate automation, AI agents, and workflow intelligence—further reinforcing that AI is no longer an experimental add-on but a structural layer across enterprise software ecosystems.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTg_sSh1hVQQuestions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/đź”—Michael Fauscette: linkedin.com/in/mfauscette/đź”—Donald Farmer: linkedin.com/in/donalddotfarmer/đź”—Ankur Jain: linkedin.com/in/advisorankur/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
3/31/26 • 59:31
Send us Fan MailWhen analyzing the Top 10 S&OP systems in 2026, it is important to recognize that most S&OP capabilities are not standalone applications but components of broader supply chain planning suites. These suites are particularly common in retail-centric environments, where high SKU counts, omnichannel fulfillment, franchise networks, and volatile demand require structured, macro-level planning coordination. However, the need extends beyond retail. Construction contractors with storefront footprints, franchise-heavy operating models, or expanding eCommerce channels also depend on S&OP frameworks to align demand forecasts, inventory positioning, and supply commitments. In many implementations, S&OP functions as a planning layer within a larger ecosystem that includes demand planning, supply planning, and network optimization. Architecturally, these solutions vary widely: some vendors deliver S&OP as a tightly integrated module inside ERP or supply chain suites, while others position it within analytics-driven “connected planning” platforms that unify finance, HR, and operational planning. Because these approaches differ significantly in scope, specialization, and integration depth, organizations must evaluate them through the lens of their planning maturity, data governance discipline, and enterprise architecture to determine which model will generate the most strategic value.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top S&OP systems in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these S&OP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each S&OP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA4gJulHt3kRead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/top-sop-systems/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
3/30/26 • 24:50
Send us Fan MailAI-native ERP platforms are challenging foundational assumptions about what ERP systems are, how they should be implemented, and where meaningful differentiation truly resides. Rather than centering workflows around human data entry, rigid configurations, and predefined transaction flows, platforms such as DualEntry are designed with AI as the primary operational layer, enabling systems to interpret business intent, automate accounting logic, and orchestrate processes with minimal manual intervention. This shift moves ERP from a system of record maintained by humans to a system of intelligence that actively participates in decision-making and execution. As a result, AI-first ERP platforms redefine implementation models, reduce dependency on extensive configuration and customization, and introduce a fundamentally different value proposition—one where competitive advantage comes from adaptive intelligence, continuous learning, and architectural flexibility rather than feature breadth alone.In this episode, Sam Gupta and Shrestha Dash from ElevatIQ, Andy Pratico from Essential Software Solutions, and Phil Coerper from Ringling Business Solutions conduct an in-depth independent review of a leading AI-native platform DualEntry.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/dualentry-an-independent-review-part-ii/Questions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—Phil Coerper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcoerper09/đź”—Andy Pratico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-pratico-80175410/đź”—Shrestha Dash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrestha-dash-662b00204/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
3/25/26 • 63:23
Send us Fan MailRecent announcements across the enterprise software landscape highlight an accelerating shift toward AI-native capabilities, deeper operational visibility, and composable enterprise architectures. Integrations such as Beroe’s DataHub with the Model Context Protocol and Panaya’s Seemore agentic layer reflect growing momentum around context-aware AI orchestration, while Pipefy’s AI agents and SAP’s AI-enhanced retail innovations demonstrate how vendors are embedding intelligence directly into operational workflows. Strategic acquisitions—including Accenture’s move to acquire Faculty and Flexera’s expansion through multiple purchases—underscore the race to strengthen AI-driven services and platform breadth. Meanwhile, Rockwell Automation’s expansion of its MES portfolio, Certinia’s Winter ’26 release, Flowfinity’s platform enhancements, and ECI Software Solutions’ acquisition of Amper Technologies reinforce the importance of real-time manufacturing visibility, service lifecycle integration, and process automation. Collectively, these developments signal a broader transition from static enterprise systems toward adaptive, AI-driven platforms designed to improve execution speed, operational insight, and scalability.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoX9TLCKcQYQuestions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/đź”—Jon Reed: linkedin.com/in/jonerp/đź”—Jon W. Hansen: linkedin.com/in/jwhansen/đź”—Charles Brennan: linkedin.com/in/charles-brennan-048901132/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
3/24/26 • 61:50
Send us Fan MailField service operations play a critical role in connecting customer experience, asset reliability, and recurring revenue generation, making them a strategic function rather than a purely operational one. As service models expand to include installations, preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment rentals, and aftermarket support, the supporting systems must evolve beyond simple scheduling or work order tracking. Modern field service platforms must coordinate technician dispatch, parts availability, service contracts, asset history, and real-time performance data while enabling seamless collaboration between service, finance, and supply chain teams. This deeper operational integration allows organizations to improve first-time fix rates, maximize asset uptime, increase service profitability, and deliver more consistent, high-quality customer experiences in increasingly complex service environments.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top field service systems in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these field service systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each field service system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNCWWbSRXKcRead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/field-service-systems/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
3/23/26 • 18:49
Send us Fan MailAI-native ERP platforms are fundamentally redefining the architectural assumptions that have governed ERP systems for decades, shifting the focus from rigid transaction processing toward adaptive, intelligence-driven orchestration. Unlike legacy ERP systems that retrofit AI as an auxiliary feature, platforms such as Rillet are engineered with AI embedded at the core, enabling native reasoning over financial, operational, and contextual data. This architectural inversion changes how ERP systems are deployed, configured, and differentiated, allowing them to automate workflows, infer relationships, and dynamically adapt to business conditions without relying on extensive manual configuration or brittle customization layers. As a result, AI-native ERP platforms represent not just incremental innovation but a structural shift in enterprise architecture, with the potential to redefine how organizations manage processes, scale operations, and extract decision-grade intelligence from their core systems.In this episode, Sam Gupta and Shrestha Dash from ElevatIQ, Andy Pratico from Essential Software Solutions, and Phil Coerper from Ringling Business Solutions conduct an in-depth independent review of a leading AI-native platform Rillet.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/rillet-an-independent-review/Questions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—Phil Coerper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcoerper09/đź”—Andy Pratico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-pratico-80175410/đź”—Shrestha Dash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrestha-dash-662b00204/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
3/18/26 • 66:05
Send us Fan MailThis wave of product launches, acquisitions, and platform expansions highlights how enterprise software vendors are rapidly embedding AI, data integration, and domain-specific intelligence deeper into their operational cores. Announcements such as Anaplan’s role-based AI agents, Pipefy’s expanded AI agent availability, and Beroe’s integration with the Model Context Protocol signal a shift toward agent-driven orchestration and context-aware automation across planning, procurement, and workflow execution. At the same time, acquisitions like BlackLine’s purchase of WiseLayer and ECI Software Solutions’ acquisition of Amper Technologies reflect a strategic push to strengthen financial automation and real-time manufacturing visibility. Meanwhile, platform enhancements from BillingPlatform, Certinia, Propel Software, and Avetta emphasize tighter integration across revenue lifecycle management, ESG compliance, product development, and supplier governance. Collectively, these developments illustrate a broader industry transition toward AI-native, composable enterprise architectures designed to improve decision quality, accelerate execution, and deliver measurable operational outcomes.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWDc-dx3Q0IQuestions for Panelists?đź”—Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/đź”—Robert Kramer: linkedin.com/in/robert-kramer-58239b22/đź”—Kenneth ("Kengon") Gonzalez: linkedin.com/in/kengon/đź”—Michael Fauscette: linkedin.com/in/mfauscette/đź”—Donald Farmer: linkedin.com/in/donalddotfarmer/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.Â
3/17/26 • 62:54
Send us Fan MailEnterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems have evolved from simple maintenance tools into strategic platforms that directly influence operational resilience, financial performance, and long-term scalability. Organizations depend on EAM to maximize asset uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance costs through structured preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. As asset environments become more complex—with IoT-enabled equipment, distributed facilities, and increasingly stringent compliance requirements—the choice of an EAM system affects far more than maintenance teams. It shapes capital planning, lifecycle cost management, operational visibility, and integration with broader enterprise systems such as ERP and supply chain platforms. Selecting the right EAM solution therefore becomes a critical architectural decision, enabling organizations to extend asset lifecycles, improve operational efficiency, and build a scalable foundation for future digital transformation.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top EAM systems in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these EAM systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each EAM system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyHW5OMDLD8Read: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/top-eam-systems/Questions for Panelists?🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/r-58239b22/Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
3/16/26 • 17:10
