The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning

2026 · Canadian Edition

Also known as ERP.

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
Analyst Insights
Qualtrics named Leader in 2026 Gartner VoC Quadrant
Gartner · ERP · UC
Last week
Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of Customer
Gartner · ERP · UC
Last week
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
Gartner · ERP · Hyperscale
Last week
Datarails unveils FinanceOS to power AI-driven finance
Gartner · ERP · MarTech
Last week
Bitwarden adds one-click logins for non-SSO web apps
Gartner · ERP · Data Protection
Last week
Expert columns
Valkey's lean memory tactics amid global DRAM crunch
By Percona
Last week
Introducing the first Frontier Suite built on Intelligence + Trust
By Judson Althoff of Microsoft Commercial Business
Last week
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
By Donovan Jackson
Last week
Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial
By Matt Hammond of Avalara
This month
How collaborative, human-centered research Is shaping the future of technology decision-making
By Katie Allison of TrustRadius
This month
The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
By Monica Ohara of Fivetran
This month
Why leaders should give the next generation of women in ICT the support they need to go further and faster
By Brooke Comer of Prometheus
This month
Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority
By Anwen Robinson of OneAdvanced
This month
The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete
By Fabio Straessle of G+D Netcetera
This month
Women in tech must demand more than token PR support
By Safaque Kagdi
This month
Melissa boosts global phone data with real time checks
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Why High-Stakes Decisions Demand a Different Kind of AI
By Rob Kunzler of OnBoard
Last month
How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths
By Susanna Ray of Microsoft
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026
By Simon Ritter of Azul
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
B2B data cleansing: Improving business data quality
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Interviews
Exclusive: Viafoura's Mark Zohar on the future of media engagement
Discussing Business Intelligence
Last week
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Discussing Business Intelligence
Last week
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Discussing Big Data
Last week
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Discussing Cloud Services
This month
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Discussing Government
This month
Recent news
Sweep wins cybersecurity firms for Salesforce control
About Data Protection
Last week
Modern Treasury joins Mastercard crypto partner push
About Crypto
Last week
Cryptio raises USD $45m to scale digital asset ERP tools
About Auditing
Last week
UiPath & Deloitte launch agentic ERP for AI-first ops
About Productivity
Last week
MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year
About Productivity
Last week
INFORM launches YMSlite for smaller yard operations
About Productivity
Last week
saas.group tops USD $100m ARR as AI drives next phase
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
8x8 launches Engage globally to extend customer CX
About Unified Communications
Last week
Fairview selects Workday to modernise HR, finance, supply
About Cloud Services
Last week
Chartis names SAS a leader in AI governance solutions
About Data Protection
Last week
PixVerse hits unicorn status with record AI video round
About Marketing
Last week
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer adopts Legora AI firmwide
About Document Management
Last week
Wonderful raises USD $150m to scale global AI agents
About Customer service
Last week
Gumloop raises USD $50m to scale workplace AI agents
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Sinch unveils Voice Relay to power AI-driven calls
About Unified Communications
Last week
Job moves
Tenable appoints Dino DiMarino to drive AI security growth
Move at Mimecast
Last week
LivTech adds CMO & CRO to drive healthcare tech growth
Move at AT&T
Last week
ActiveState names Abby Kearns as new chief executive
Move at Application Security
Last week
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
Move at Google
Last week
Backbase names Didier Van der Coelden CFO for AI push
Move at Capco
Last week
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer
Move at Microsoft
This month
New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability
Move at Cisco
This month
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
This month
LivTech strengthens leadership for senior care growth
Move at LivTech
This month
ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Move at ECI Software Solutions
This month
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