Transformation Ground Control: Digital Transformation, ERP Implementation, Change Management, and Digital Strategy IT’s Having Its Best Year Since 1996, The 2025 ERP Awards, How Your ERP System Is Making You Weaker
Jan 7, 2026
In this discussion, Greg Benton, Chief Strategy Officer at Third Stage Consulting, shares his expertise in ERP strategy and happenings from the 2025 ERP Awards. He highlights the shift in IT, declaring it’s experiencing its best year since 1996. The conversation also dives into the critical insights about how ERP systems can inadvertently weaken organizations and the need for a shift towards better vendor evaluations. Benton also shares notable ERP winners, emphasizing the importance of understanding the evolving landscape of technology and its impact on businesses.
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Judge AI By Data Scale, Not Hype
- Evaluate vendors' AI advantage based on scale and data access, not just marketing claims.
- Prefer platforms with broad data fabrics and customer opt-ins for model training if AI matters to you.
Pick D365 For Microsoft-Centric Stacks
- Choose Microsoft D365 if your organization relies heavily on Azure, Office, Power Platform, and Teams integration.
- Leverage the productivity layer to reduce change friction and speed adoption.
Mid-Market Strengths Differ
- Epicor and Acumatica offer strong mid-market alternatives with industry focus or flexible pricing models.
- Vendor ecosystem and partner support matter as much as product features for mid-market success.
