Research Insights
Your #1 source for staying informed about the enterprise software industry. This section delivers concise insights on digital transformation best practices, industry trends, product reviews and comparisons, expert analysis on product launches, company announcements—including executive or ownership changes—and their impact on enterprise software buyers, plus much more.
Top 15 Digital Transformation Trends in 2026
Last Updated on January 2, 2026 by Sam Gupta Digital transformation trends entering 2026 reflect continued economic caution and structural change. Organizations remain disciplined with
ERP Migration Risks: Lessons from Forced ERP Transitions
Last Updated on January 27, 2026 by Shrestha Dash ERP migrations represent some of the highest-risk technology initiatives organizations undertake. When migrations are strategic choices
Epicor On-Premise Sunset: What You Need to Know About the Cloud Migration Mandate
Last Updated on January 21, 2026 by Shrestha Dash Epicor recently announced a significant shift in its product strategy that affects thousands of manufacturing, distribution,
ERP Implementation Failures 2025: What Went Wrong and How to Avoid It
Last Updated on January 21, 2026 by Shrestha Dash ERP implementations represent some of the most complex and consequential technology projects organizations undertake. When executed
ERP Customization vs Configuration: Finding the Right Balance
Last Updated on January 19, 2026 by Shrestha Dash Every organization implementing an ERP system faces a critical decision that profoundly impacts their long-term success:
Data Migration Strategy: The Make-or-Break Factor in ERP Success
Last Updated on January 19, 2026 by Shrestha Dash When discussing ERP implementation success factors, conversations typically focus on software selection, change management, or project
ERP Pricing Models: Understanding Traditional and Modern Approaches
Last Updated on January 6, 2026 by Shrestha Dash The ERP pricing models landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. What once
Change Order Management: In ERP Implementation Contracts
Last Updated on December 22, 2025 by Shrestha Dash ERP implementation budget overruns have become so predictable that industry research consistently shows 50-60% of projects
ERP Integration Costs in Contracts: Third-Party System Connections
Last Updated on December 22, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The modern enterprise technology landscape renders the concept of standalone ERP systems obsolete. Organizations implement ERP
Multi-Entity ERP Licensing: Global Deployment Contract Strategies
Last Updated on December 21, 2025 by Shrestha Dash Mid-market companies pursuing growth through geographic expansion, new subsidiary formation, or strategic acquisitions frequently discover that
Automation and AI Add-Ons: Protecting Against Future ERP Cost Escalation
Last Updated on December 12, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The most expensive ERP contract decisions often occur not during initial procurement but years later, when
Hybrid ERP Contracts: Negotiating Multi-Cloud and On-Premises Terms
Last Updated on December 12, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The enterprise software landscape has evolved dramatically, and nowhere is this more evident than in ERP
ERP Contract Renewals: Renegotiating After Implementation
Last Updated on December 12, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The most overlooked moment in ERP lifecycle management occurs not at initial procurement but years later,
