| | JUNE 20186CIOReviewTheirs is no doubt that Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is considered the key software component in a modern enterprise's arsenal. According to a report by Forrester in 2017, almost 25 percent of companies are looking to invest in a modern ERP system to not only streamline their business processes, but also build greater efficiency, accuracy and speed by 2020. Another report from Gartner reveals that by 2020, organizations that have successfully renovated their core ERP will achieve a 75 percent improvement in IT response agility and cost-to-value outcomes.ERP landscape has transformed drastically with the arrival of smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Mobile ERP strategies are rapidly beginning to take form in the large enterprise space today, since workers rely on mobile devices for retrieving information on the go, make timely decisions as well as manage both personal and professional tasks. Technologies including artificial intelligence are poised to make major changes on the way ERP systems function in the coming years. AI-powered systems will enable more self-sufficiency in the ERP space, which means less reliance on human interactions. AI-powered chatbots are also gaining prominence today, since it allows users to gain real-time access to data and relevant insights for making better business decisions. Also, with more functions moving to ERP, the need for better user interfaces is critical for companies. AI-enabled ERP solutions will provide an interactive interface to customers and employees, which can enhance efficiency and cost savings.Clearly, organizations need to stay on top of the emerging technologies to increase productivity, lower overhead costs, and allow employees to do their best work.At this juncture, CIOReview brings to you the 20 Most Promising ERP Solution Providers 2018. In this edition, we are featuring a list of leading vendors in the ERP solution space along with insightful articles from thought leaders in the industry. We believe this edition will help you in effectively evaluating and formalizing strategies that will ultimately enhance your organization's productivity. EditorialThe Changing ERP LandscapeCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewJUNE - 05 - 2018Editorial StaffSalesAaron PierceCarolynn WaltersD Ashwani KumarJustin SmithNick Masonnick@cioreview.comVisualizersIssac GeorgeNitya SManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeERP SPECIAL*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffJeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comContact Us:Phone:510.402.1463Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.comJUNE - 05 - 2018, Vol 07 SE 28 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReviewT:510.330.5176Russell Thomas
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