ERP News Magazine May 2026 – Issue #60 – Download Here (PDF)
We’re excited to announce the release of ERP News Magazine Issue 60 — our May 2026 edition!
This issue continues our Q2 editorial theme, From Cloud to Collaboration — How ERP Unites People, Platforms, and Intelligence, with a deeper focus on The Future of Cloud ERP: Platform Thinking and Data Sovereignty.
Cloud ERP is no longer defined simply by where systems are hosted. Increasingly, organizations are evaluating ERP by how effectively it connects people, processes, applications, and data across the enterprise. Modern ERP platforms are becoming the foundation for integrated workflows, intelligent automation, and faster, more informed decision-making.
At the same time, data sovereignty is emerging as a critical strategic consideration. As enterprises operate across multiple jurisdictions, industries, and regulatory environments, maintaining control, transparency, and trust over how data is stored, accessed, and managed is becoming just as important as system functionality itself.
Together, these shifts are redefining what businesses expect from Cloud ERP. The future is not only about scalability and modernization, but about building adaptable platforms that support execution, governance, intelligence, and continuous change.
Through executive interviews and real-world perspectives, this issue explores how ERP is evolving from a system of record into a platform for execution — helping organizations align data, people, and processes with greater clarity, control, and speed.
Highlights from this issue:
Interview with Jon Pollock: AI and the Evolution of ERP Execution
Jon Pollock, Chief Product Officer at Acumatica, discusses how AI is transforming ERP from a system of record into a system of execution by embedding intelligence directly into financial and operational workflows to support faster and more informed decisions.
Interview with Holly Oberbroeckling: The Strategic Role of Channel Ecosystems
Holly Oberbroeckling, Director of Channel Sales, Distribution at Epicor, explores how ERP partners are moving beyond implementation to play a more strategic role in long-term customer success, transformation, and business value creation.
Interview with Akshay Mahajan: Connecting CRM and ERP Across the Project Lifecycle
Akshay Mahajan, Executive Vice President, AEC at Unanet, shares insights on why unified visibility across CRM and ERP is becoming essential for forecasting accuracy, project performance, and operational alignment.
Interview with Joanne Harrison: The Human Side of ERP Transformation
Joanne Harrison, Sales Director and Owner at Optimum, explains why training, change management, and continuous learning must be treated as core components of any successful ERP strategy.
Interview with Dan Miller: Agentic AI and the Future of Finance Operations
Dan Miller, EVP, Financials & ERP Division at Sage, explores how agentic AI is reshaping finance operations by moving beyond automation to actively progressing work within workflows while maintaining governance, transparency, and accountability.
Plus News & Updates:
Key developments from across the ERP ecosystem, including advances in Cloud ERP platforms, AI-powered finance, partner ecosystem transformation, CRM-ERP integration, data governance, and enterprise technology trends shaping the next phase of digital transformation.
Why read this issue:
Issue 60 of ERP News Magazine provides a strategic perspective on how Cloud ERP is entering a new phase of maturity. From platform thinking and data sovereignty to embedded AI, connected workflows, channel ecosystems, and the human side of transformation, this edition offers valuable insights for leaders navigating the future of enterprise software.
As ERP continues to evolve into a platform for execution, organizations must rethink how they align technology, data, and people to operate with greater agility, intelligence, and trust.
👉 Read the full May 2026 edition of ERPNews Magazine now:
https://erpne.ws/issue60pdf
Stay with us as we continue exploring the technologies, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of enterprise software and digital transformation.
