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The enterprise software landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with vendors doubling down on AI innovation, strategic partnerships, and vertical-specific enhancements. Acumatica is making waves by detailing its AI-driven ERP roadmap tailored for the mid-market, while Deltek introduces benchmarking capabilities powered by its Clarity study to enrich Vantagepoint users’ insights. Meanwhile, Appian and Creatio are pushing platform updates that elevate data fabric and process automation experiences. Strategic alliances are also taking center stage—IFS and UKG are teaming up in North America, as are Rimini Street and T-Systems for enterprise support and hosting. From GoTo's targeted platform for automotive dealerships to Persado’s dynamic email tailored for financial services, and ServiceNow’s AI agents built for telecom, the message is clear: enterprise tech providers are sharpening their focus on specialization, intelligence, and integration.

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.

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The Configure-to-Order (CTO) space within manufacturing demands systems built for flexibility—balancing standardized components with the ability to configure products quickly and accurately. Unlike Engineer-to-Order (ETO), where each project starts from scratch, CTO relies on predefined options that can be assembled in various ways to meet customer needs. This configuration may occur within ERP or PLM systems, or extend outward through CPQ tools and e-commerce interfaces, depending on how a company structures its sales and fulfillment processes. Given the wide variability in product complexity and go-to-market strategies, there’s no universal approach—successful CTO execution hinges on aligning configurability with business objectives and user experience.

In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top 10 configure-to-order manufacturing ERP systems in 2025. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these configure-to-order manufacturing ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each configure-to-order manufacturing ERP system.

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Selecting the right research firm is a strategic decision that hinges on aligning their domain expertise with your industry’s specific challenges and goals. These firms do more than collect data—they interpret trends, test assumptions, and translate findings into actionable insights that inform critical business decisions. To ensure a good fit, it’s essential to evaluate their methodologies, track record, and how well they tailor recommendations to your objectives. A credible research partner doesn't just report on the market—they help shape your strategy with intelligence you can act on.

In this episode, Sam Gupta engages in a LinkedIn live session with Duncan Chapple, Analyst Relations Lead, Elisa Polystar, in a live LinkedIn session as they discuss how to work with the right research firms.

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