Epicor Named in Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for ERP, 2026
ERP is evolving rapidly—and AI is a major driver of that change.
What used to be a system for tracking transactions is becoming something much bigger: a platform that helps organizations make decisions, automate work, and respond in real time.
We believe the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for ERP, 2026 breaks down what’s real, what’s overhyped, and where ERP is headed next. It discusses the innovations shaping the market today—and helps organizations prioritize what to focus on now versus later.
In this report, you’ll learn:
- How AI is moving ERP beyond reporting into decision-making and execution
- Why concepts like autonomous operations are gaining traction—and where they still fall short
- Which emerging technologies are worth investing in today vs. watching for the future
What’s shaping the future of ERP
In our view, this year’s innovations are organized into three key areas:
- Smarter decisions with better data: How embedded insights and analytics are changing how decisions get made
- Connected, flexible systems: The shift toward modular, cloud-based ERP architectures that improve integration, agility, and scalability.
- AI-driven automation and autonomy: From embedded AI to agent-driven workflows and the move toward more autonomous operations
Gartner, Hype Cycle for ERP, 2026, By Neha Ralhan, Greg Leiter, Tomas Kienast, Allan Wilkins 03 May 2026. GARTNER and Hype Cycle is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally. All rights reserved.
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