Over the last 12 months, Rob Stummer has been sitting down with local and global ERP vendors to explore how they are embedding AI into enterprise software.
Those conversations have formed SMC’s Embedding AI into Enterprise Platforms podcast series.
Building on that work, Rob has now prepared The ERP AI 12: An Australian Market Assessment, a new white paper examining the AI capabilities and positioning of 12 leading ERP platforms.
The assessment considers workflow depth, industry fit, current availability, governance, Australian market relevance and the shift from AI assistance to controlled action.
The market is moving quickly, but the key question is not which vendor has announced the most AI features.
It is which platforms can turn enterprise context into better decisions, stronger workflows and measurable business outcomes.
What's Inside
The report includes:
- An independent assessment of twelve leading ERP platforms shaping embedded AI in Australia.
- Practical analysis of Microsoft’s, SAP’s, Oracle’s, IFS’s, Infor’s, Epicor’s, Workday’s, TechnologyOne’s, MYOB Acumatica’s, Oracle NetSuite’s, Pronto Xi’s and SYSPRO’s AI positioning.
- The shift from AI copilots to agentic AI and what it means for enterprise software selection.
- Australian-specific considerations including governance, security, licensing, implementation capability and local market relevance.
- Questions every executive should ask vendors before investing in AI-enabled ERP.
- Practical guidance for reducing risk and improving confidence during ERP selection.
The ERP AI 12 at a Glance
Choosing an ERP platform now involves far more than comparing functionality. AI capability, governance, industry fit and Australian market readiness are becoming key selection criteria.
This assessment compares twelve leading ERP platforms and highlights where each vendor is focusing its embedded AI strategy, helping executives navigate an increasingly complex market with greater confidence.
Why SMC Produced This Assessment
Global ERP AI rankings are often written from a North American or European perspective. Australian organisations operate in a different market, with different industries, implementation ecosystems and regulatory considerations.
This paper was developed to provide Australian executives with an independent market assessment that focuses on practical capability rather than product announcements. Rather than ranking vendors, it examines where AI is being embedded, how mature those capabilities are, and the questions organisations should ask before making technology decisions.
Disclosure and limitations: Rob Stummer previously held senior executive roles at IFS and SYSPRO. Those relationships are disclosed because both vendors are included. They were assessed using the same published criteria as the other platforms. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement. This paper relies on publicly available product information and SMC vendor discussions as at 17 July 2026; it is not a substitute for an organisation-specific software selection.
About the Author
Rob Stummer
Rob Stummer has more than 25 years of experience building and
scaling ERP and enterprise software businesses across Asia-Pacific.
His career includes more than a decade as Managing Director,
Australia and New Zealand at IFS, service as CEO APAC at SYSPRO,
market-entry leadership and enterprise growth roles. He now leads
growth at SMC and hosts the Embedding AI into Enterprise
Platforms series. Rob holds a Master of Information and
Communications Technology from the University of Melbourne
and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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