https://preview.erikbethke.com/practice-areas/enterprise-software-digital-workflows/ Enterprise Applications are the lifeblood and framework for accomplishing work in the modern organization. en-us Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:12:23 GMT https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/hgc-and-macroview-bet-on-ai-secops-education-to-win-enterprise-trust/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/hgc-and-macroview-bet-on-ai-secops-education-to-win-enterprise-trust/ HGC and Macroview Telecom co-launch an AI ASOC Workshop Series in October-November 2026, positioning themselves as trusted advisors helping enterprises modernize network and security operations amid critical SOC capacity gaps. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:12:23 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Cybersecurity & Resilience Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/gpt-6-astra-sharpens-cross-file-bug-detection-at-a-25-price/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/gpt-6-astra-sharpens-cross-file-bug-detection-at-a-25-price/ CodeRabbit’s evaluation reveals GPT-6 Astra catches 20% more bugs than GPT-5.6 Sol on cross-file reviews, demonstrating superior multi-system reasoning despite premium pricing at $10/M input tokens. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:15:55 GMT Insight AI Platforms Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering AI Platforms Cybersecurity & Resilience Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows Software Lifecycle Engineering https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/guidewire-fy2026-ai-demand-accelerates-the-cloud-transition/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/guidewire-fy2026-ai-demand-accelerates-the-cloud-transition/ Guidewire closed FY2026 with $1.24B ARR (19% growth) and $1.48B total revenue (23% growth), with AI emerging as the primary catalyst for insurance customers’ cloud transition and platform modernization. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:15:54 GMT Insight AI Platforms Enterprise Software AI cloud computing Earnings Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/forescout-brings-national-scale-ot-security-to-water-utilities/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/forescout-brings-national-scale-ot-security-to-water-utilities/ Forescout Technologies joins Project Watershed 250, a White House and Texas-backed initiative delivering continuous monitoring and AI-enabled defense to water and wastewater utilities across the nation. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:14:10 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering AI security critical infrastructure protection cybersecurity Infrastructure https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/adobes-ceo-succession-bets-on-agentic-ai-and-cx-dominance/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/adobes-ceo-succession-bets-on-agentic-ai-and-cx-dominance/ Keith Kirkpatrick, Vice President & Research Director at Futurum, analyzes how Adobe’s CEO succession positions the company to capitalize on surging enterprise demand for agentic AI and customer experience orchestration. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:27:00 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight AI Platforms CIO Insights Enterprise Software AI Platforms Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows M&A https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/salesforce-bundles-ai-slack-and-tableau-into-three-new-edition-tiers/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/salesforce-bundles-ai-slack-and-tableau-into-three-new-edition-tiers/ Keith Kirkpatrick, VP and Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on new Agentforce Edition tiers, and discusses how consolidation of AI, Slack, Tableau Next, data security, and Premier Success Plans into a single SKU may help buyers. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:45:20 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight Enterprise Software Advanced Agentforce Edition AI and Premier Success Plans core data security Max Salesforce Slack Tableau Next https://preview.erikbethke.com/research-reports/the-platform-payoff-how-ai-makes-the-case-for-a-unified-enterprise-stack/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/research-reports/the-platform-payoff-how-ai-makes-the-case-for-a-unified-enterprise-stack/ In our latest thought leadership brief, The Platform Payoff: How AI Makes the Case for a Unified Enterprise Stack , completed in partnership with Salesforce, Futurum Research examines why enterprise buyers are consolidating fragmented AI tools into unified platforms, and what that shift means for… Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:20 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Research Report AI Platforms Enterprise Software Agentforce Agentic AI AI data cloud enterprise software platform consolidation SaaS pricing Salesforce https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-5150-closing-the-timeout-gap-in-enterprise-file-inspection/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-5150-closing-the-timeout-gap-in-enterprise-file-inspection/ OPSWAT’s MetaDefender ICAP Server v5.15.0 introduces Smart Scan Timeout, a 30-day workload heat map, and mTLS support to address enterprise security teams’ top blockers in scaling perimeter file inspection. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:15:15 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering cybersecurity DevOps enterprise software Infrastructure https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/raiz-federal-credit-unions-roi-case-makes-the-argument-for-platform-consolidation/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/raiz-federal-credit-unions-roi-case-makes-the-argument-for-platform-consolidation/ Raiz Federal Credit Union’s expansion to Alkami’s platform cut account opening from 9 days to 4 minutes and boosted digital engagement 63%, demonstrating platform consolidation’s ROI and why enterprises prioritize integration and speed. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:15:14 GMT Insight CIO Insights Enterprise Software banking technology digital transformation enterprise software SaaS ROI https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/why-hackathon-winners-reached-for-braves-search-api/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/why-hackathon-winners-reached-for-braves-search-api/ At AlphaSignal’s August 2026 hackathon, two independent winners both selected Brave’s Search API to ground their pizza-ordering AI agents, highlighting how reliable real-time web indexing addresses the enterprise AI reliability crisis. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:14:36 GMT Insight AI Platforms Enterprise Software AI Platforms Developer Infrastructure Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/comarchs-triple-win-validates-platform-led-loyalty-at-scale/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/comarchs-triple-win-validates-platform-led-loyalty-at-scale/ Comarch won two 2026 European Loyalty Awards, including Best Supplier/Vendor Innovation, validating its composable platform approach as partners demand vendor credibility and AI solutions. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:14:30 GMT Insight Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Platforms Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces enterprise software https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/fis-bets-banks-can-win-embedded-finance-on-their-own-terms/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/fis-bets-banks-can-win-embedded-finance-on-their-own-terms/ FIS announced its Embedded Banking Platform on September 3, 2026, allowing U.S. banks to embed financial services into partner software while maintaining control of customer accounts on their own balance sheets. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:14:23 GMT Insight Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software banking innovation digital workflows enterprise software fintech https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ncino-unifies-retail-and-wholesale-mortgage-on-one-platform/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ncino-unifies-retail-and-wholesale-mortgage-on-one-platform/ nCino announced TPO Experience, a unified mortgage technology platform consolidating retail and third-party origination. The launch targets the $440B wholesale channel, addressing enterprise integration demands as a top budget priority. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:12:55 GMT Insight Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software digital workflows enterprise software fintech mortgage technology platform integration https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/gdit-joins-openai-select-partner-network-to-bring-frontier-ai-to-federal-agencies/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/gdit-joins-openai-select-partner-network-to-bring-frontier-ai-to-federal-agencies/ GDIT became an OpenAI Select Partner, enabling GPT-5.6 and Codex deployment across U.S. federal agencies while advancing its VIA strategy in the growing channel AI market. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:12:42 GMT Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Platforms Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/adobe-embeds-70-tools-in-slack-targeting-workflow-native-ai-spend/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/adobe-embeds-70-tools-in-slack-targeting-workflow-native-ai-spend/ Keith Kirkpatrick, Vice President & Research Director, Enterprise Software & Di at Futurum, Adobe’s embedding of 70+ tools into Slack demonstrates enterprise demand for integrated, workflow-native AI capabilities. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:39:29 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight Enterprise Software AI Platforms channels ecosystems Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows marketplaces https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ai-governance-gaps-open-a-channel-consulting-opportunity/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ai-governance-gaps-open-a-channel-consulting-opportunity/ Entelgy’s survey of 300 Spanish executives reveals 31.7% of large enterprises haven’t started EU AI Act compliance, positioning compliance consulting as a key growth opportunity for channel partners in 2026. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:15:37 GMT Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Cybersecurity & Resilience Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/abridges-4000-clinician-expansion-proves-ai-roi-compounds-with-use/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/abridges-4000-clinician-expansion-proves-ai-roi-compounds-with-use/ WashU Medicine and BJC Health expanded Abridge to 4,000 clinicians after pilot data proved AI ROI compounds over time, with documentation savings growing from 8% to 15% and after-hours reductions reaching 20% by day 150. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:14:27 GMT Insight AI Platforms CIO Insights Enterprise Software AI Platforms Data Intelligence, Analytics, & Infrastructure Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/kaseya-bets-on-compliance-to-unlock-regulated-industry-msp-deals/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/kaseya-bets-on-compliance-to-unlock-regulated-industry-msp-deals/ Kaseya’s Connect Edge summit unveiled FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography and native Apple MDM for Datto RMM, enabling MSPs to capture government, healthcare, and defense contracts previously locked behind compliance barriers. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:13:55 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software Cybersecurity & Resilience Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pa-consulting-bets-on-sovereign-ai-as-regulated-sectors-demand-more/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pa-consulting-bets-on-sovereign-ai-as-regulated-sectors-demand-more/ PA Consulting has joined a Cosine-led coalition to co-design Lumen Sovereign, the UK’s first fully sovereign frontier AI model targeting highly regulated sectors where data residency and governance are critical blockers to AI adoption. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:13:19 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Enterprise Software AI Platforms Cybersecurity & Resilience Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-liquibase-close-europes-database-governance-gap/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-liquibase-close-europes-database-governance-gap/ Liquibase and knowmad mood Germany partner to close a critical compliance gap: 96.5% of enterprises run AI on production databases, yet only 28.1% enforce standardized governance across DACH, BeNeLux, and the Nordics. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:16:49 GMT Insight Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering AI Platforms Cybersecurity & Resilience DevOps Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/dexian-bets-on-latin-america-with-rox-partner-acquisition/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/dexian-bets-on-latin-america-with-rox-partner-acquisition/ Dexian acquired Brazil-based Rox Partner to expand its Latin America footprint and specialized capabilities in data engineering, AI/ML, analytics, and cybersecurity—addressing enterprise demand for nearshore expertise. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:16:33 GMT Insight Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering AI Cybersecurity & Resilience Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows M&A Software Lifecycle Engineering https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-human-craft-differentiate-ai-loyalty-in-a-257b-market/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/can-human-craft-differentiate-ai-loyalty-in-a-257b-market/ Comarch Loyalty CEO Max Byloff presents at the International Leaders in Loyalty Summit, arguing that Human Craft combined with data and AI creates genuine customer loyalty in a rapidly growing $25.7B market. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:16:02 GMT Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Platforms Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pagerdutys-scoped-oauth-the-trust-layer-agentic-ops-requires/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pagerdutys-scoped-oauth-the-trust-layer-agentic-ops-requires/ PagerDuty’s Scoped OAuth for Public Apps enforces least-privilege access control, giving admins visibility over third-party integrations—essential security for autonomous operations and AI agents at scale. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:15:34 GMT Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity Enterprise Software AI Platforms Cybersecurity & Resilience DevOps Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/miratech-builds-legal-bench-for-ai-era-scale/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/miratech-builds-legal-bench-for-ai-era-scale/ Miratech appoints Israel Ismail as SVP General Counsel, leveraging 20+ years of multinational tech expertise to navigate AI governance and compliance as the Software Lifecycle Engineering market accelerates toward $344B by 2028. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:10:42 GMT Insight AI Platforms Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering AI digital transformation enterprise software governance legal leadership https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/techm-rezolve-ai-alliance-targets-the-418b-agentic-commerce-opportunity/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/techm-rezolve-ai-alliance-targets-the-418b-agentic-commerce-opportunity/ Tech Mahindra and Rezolve Ai announced a global alliance to deploy agentic commerce at enterprise scale, targeting the $41.8B Channel Ecosystems market forecast to reach by 2029 with 36% CAGR growth. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:04:31 GMT Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Platforms Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/salesforce-winter-27-agents-now-run-the-workflow/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/salesforce-winter-27-agents-now-run-the-workflow/ Salesforce’s Winter ’27 release enhances Agentic AI across contact center, commerce, and scheduling, with 73.1% of enterprises prioritizing it and early metrics showing 13% conversion lifts. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:13:27 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight Enterprise Software AI AI Platforms Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/walkme-turns-digital-adoption-into-a-conversational-ai-workflow-with-ai-authoring-and-ai-insights/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/walkme-turns-digital-adoption-into-a-conversational-ai-workflow-with-ai-authoring-and-ai-insights/ Keith Kirkpatrick, Vice President & Research Director, Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows at Futurum, WalkMe’s agentic AI lets digital adoption pros build in-app guidance and measure success through natural-language conversation. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:58:36 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight Enterprise Software AI adoption AI Platforms digital workflows enterprise software SaaS https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ai-roi-gap-signals-governance-deficit-not-technology-deficit/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ai-roi-gap-signals-governance-deficit-not-technology-deficit/ Entelgy’s study of 300 Spanish executives reveals a critical AI ROI Gap: 44.5% see returns below 20% of investment. The issue isn’t technology—it’s governance. A three-pillar framework addresses accountability, oversight, and ethics. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:15:27 GMT Insight AI Platforms CIO Insights Enterprise Software AI Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows Environmental, Social, Governance https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-closes-file-inspection-gaps-with-metadefender-core-v5220/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/opswat-closes-file-inspection-gaps-with-metadefender-core-v5220/ OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Core v5.22.0 introduces a File Structure Validation Engine and FIPS 140-3 compliant database, positioning the platform for government and regulated-sector growth as the SLE market expands. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:19:05 GMT Insight Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering compliance cybersecurity enterprise software Software Lifecycle Engineering https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/damovos-sovereignstack-ending-public-sector-comms-fragmentation/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/damovos-sovereignstack-ending-public-sector-comms-fragmentation/ Damovo introduces SovereignStack, the first integrated sovereign communications platform for the German public sector, unifying Rocket.Chat, Pexip, and Mitel to eliminate fragmentation and streamline government operations. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:14:59 GMT Insight Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software Cloud & Infrastructure digital sovereignty enterprise software government technology Infrastructure Unified Communications https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/tietos-5m-buyback-confidence-signal-in-a-growing-sle-market/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/tietos-5m-buyback-confidence-signal-in-a-growing-sle-market/ Tieto Corporation’s €5M share repurchase signals management confidence as the Software Lifecycle Engineering market surges 15.4% annually through 2028, reflecting strong enterprise demand fundamentals. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:04:48 GMT Insight Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering Capital Allocation digital workflows enterprise software market growth https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/hashicorp-validated-designs-relaunch-targets-enterprise-deployment-friction/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/hashicorp-validated-designs-relaunch-targets-enterprise-deployment-friction/ HashiCorp relaunched Validated Designs with role-aligned guides and improved search, offering enterprises field-tested blueprints for faster production deployment. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:14:06 GMT Insight Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering Cloud & Infrastructure cloud computing DevOps digital workflows enterprise software Infrastructure https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/calians-dual-capital-move-buybacks-meet-shelf-flexibility/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/calians-dual-capital-move-buybacks-meet-shelf-flexibility/ Calian Group filed a renewed bid to repurchase 994,301 shares and a shelf prospectus, demonstrating strategic capital management as the software lifecycle engineering market accelerates toward $344B by 2028. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:11:14 GMT Insight Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering Capital Allocation Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows M&A Software Lifecycle Engineering https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/okta-q2-fy-2027-earnings-beat-and-raise-on-core-identity-strength/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/okta-q2-fy-2027-earnings-beat-and-raise-on-core-identity-strength/ Mitch Ashley, VP and Practice Lead, CIO & Technology Buyers at The Futurum Group, reviews Okta’s Q2 FY 2027 earnings, where core identity strength and new products drove a beat and raise while agentic identity stayed an early, forward-looking driver. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:12 GMT Mitch Ashley Insight AI Platforms Cybersecurity CIO Insights Enterprise Software agentic identity Anthropic Auth0 Cross App Access customer identity Earnings Identity identity security MCP Okta Okta for AI Agents Okta Identity Governance Permiso workforce identity https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/conduents-tenth-neat-leader-win-is-ai-the-new-moat/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/conduents-tenth-neat-leader-win-is-ai-the-new-moat/ Conduent has earned its tenth consecutive NelsonHall NEAT Leader designation in HR Transformation Services, marking a significant milestone that validates the company’s AI-first strategy centered on its Conni GenAI virtual assistant. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:20:51 GMT Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Platforms Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/scsk-embeds-generative-ai-into-workforce-dna/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/scsk-embeds-generative-ai-into-workforce-dna/ SCSK launched an AI-powered Digital Skill Assessment System evaluating 40 competencies across all employees, reflecting industry momentum as 86.7% of AI consulting sellers expect AI-driven growth in 2026. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:20:38 GMT Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Platforms Data Intelligence, Analytics, & Infrastructure Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/tech-mahindra-and-uniphore-build-an-agentic-ai-factory/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/tech-mahindra-and-uniphore-build-an-agentic-ai-factory/ Tech Mahindra and Uniphore partnered to create an Agentic AI Factory, combining Uniphore’s Business AI Cloud with Tech Mahindra’s global reach across 90 countries to serve BFSI and Retail enterprises. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:20:01 GMT Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Platforms Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/fpt-is-puts-its-ai-platform-on-the-mekong-map/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/fpt-is-puts-its-ai-platform-on-the-mekong-map/ FPT IS demonstrates its Akabot AI ecosystem to Lao PDR’s Deputy Prime Minister, signaling growing credibility as a regional platform partner for public-sector digital modernization across Southeast Asia. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:19:53 GMT Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering AI Platforms Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows Software Lifecycle Engineering https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pytorch-grows-up-open-source-ai-tooling-targets-enterprise-production/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/pytorch-grows-up-open-source-ai-tooling-targets-enterprise-production/ PyTorch Conference North America 2026 showcases the framework’s evolution into production-grade infrastructure, addressing enterprise deployment gaps as the AI platforms market reaches $181.3B. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:18:22 GMT Insight AI Platforms Semiconductors Enterprise Software Software Lifecycle Engineering AI DevOps Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows Infrastructure Software Lifecycle Engineering https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/scylladbs-rust-driver-delivers-58-throughput-gain-for-dynamodb-users/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/scylladbs-rust-driver-delivers-58-throughput-gain-for-dynamodb-users/ ScyllaDB released an open-source Rust driver for its DynamoDB-compatible Alternator API, achieving 58% higher throughput than AWS SDK on 3-node clusters. The driver maintains full API compatibility while enabling cluster-aware load balancing. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:18:03 GMT Insight Data Intelligence Enterprise Software Cloud & Infrastructure cloud computing data analytics DevOps enterprise software Infrastructure https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/youcom-turns-real-time-web-search-into-a-one-line-agent-capability/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/youcom-turns-real-time-web-search-into-a-one-line-agent-capability/ You.com and Pydantic AI integrate real-time web search into AI agents, directly addressing hallucination—the top barrier to enterprise AI adoption cited by 55.4% of decision-makers. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:07:02 GMT Insight AI Platforms Enterprise Software AI agents AI Platforms enterprise software Web Search API https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/salesforce-q2-fy-2027-can-agentforce-drive-revenue-reacceleration/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/salesforce-q2-fy-2027-can-agentforce-drive-revenue-reacceleration/ Futurum Research analyzes Salesforce’s Q2 FY 2027 earnings, focusing on AI and data momentum, Agentforce adoption, Anthropic partnership expansion, and FY 2027 guidance. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:25:45 GMT Insight AI Platforms Data Intelligence Enterprise Software Agentforce AI Anthropic Claudeforce CRM Data 360 Earnings enterprise software informatica Salesforce Slack https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/google-cloud-targets-legal-ai-with-purpose-built-governed-platform/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/google-cloud-targets-legal-ai-with-purpose-built-governed-platform/ Google Cloud unveiled Gemini Enterprise for Legal on August 25, 2026, a domain-specific agentic platform combining secure MCP connectors, legal skills, and governed controls to address enterprise adoption barriers in confidentiality and reliability. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:15:31 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Platforms cloud computing Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/google-cloud-targets-finances-ai-gap-with-vertical-platform/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/google-cloud-targets-finances-ai-gap-with-vertical-platform/ Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services tackles enterprise adoption barriers by addressing reliability, hallucination management, and data security in financial workflows. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:16 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight AI Platforms Channel Ecosystems Enterprise Software AI Platforms cloud computing Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/does-the-new-erp-platform-signal-get-the-market-right/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/does-the-new-erp-platform-signal-get-the-market-right/ Keith Kirkpatrick, VP & Research Director at Futurum, shares his insights on how Futurum’s new ERP Platform “Signal” stacks up against his own year of SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, and NetSuite coverage. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:58:45 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight Enterprise Software Agentic AI agentic ERP Ask ChatGPT widget Dataverse Dynamics 365 Enterprise Resource Execution Epicor Epicor Prism ERP Futurum Signal IFS IFS.ai Infor Infor ERX Intuit Intuit Assist Intuit Enterprise Suite Microsoft microsoft dynamics 365 NetSuite Oracle Oracle Fusion Cloud Oracle Netsuite QuickBooks Rise with SAP Sage Sage Copilot Sage Group SAP SAP RISE Softeon Workday https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/erp-platforms-futurum-signal/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/erp-platforms-futurum-signal/ The ERP Platforms market is undergoing its most significant architectural shift since the move to the cloud, as enterprise resource planning evolves from a static system of record into a dynamic system of action, one where autonomous agents plan, execute, and reconcile transactions across finance… Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:52:02 GMT Insight Enterprise Software https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ringcx-goes-agentic-can-air-pro-win-enterprise-ccaas/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ringcx-goes-agentic-can-air-pro-win-enterprise-ccaas/ RingCentral unveiled AIR Pro, an agentic AI suite designed for enterprise contact centers, featuring vertical readiness for healthcare, unified workforce engagement, and built-in compliance analytics at Customer Contact Week 2026. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:05:58 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Insight AI Platforms Enterprise Software AI AI Platforms Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/googles-vertical-ai-bet-governance-matters-more-than-models/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/googles-vertical-ai-bet-governance-matters-more-than-models/ Nick Patience, VP & Practice Lead for AI Platforms at Futurum, examines Google Cloud’s new vertical AI platforms for legal and financial services, and asks whether governed connectors can finally close AI’s pilot-to-production gap. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:35:08 GMT Nick Patience Insight AI Platforms Enterprise Software Agentic AI AI agents financial services AI Gemini Enterprise Google Cloud Legal AI MCP Model Context Protocol vertical AI https://preview.erikbethke.com/research-reports/why-66-of-enterprises-are-investing-in-agentic-digital-workers/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/research-reports/why-66-of-enterprises-are-investing-in-agentic-digital-workers/ In its latest thought leadership study, completed in partnership with IFS, Futurum Research surveys 664 enterprise decision-makers and interviews IT and operations leaders at six IFS customers running digital workers in production. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:59 GMT Keith Kirkpatrick Research Report AI Platforms Enterprise Software Agentic AI AI AI adoption Autonomous AI digital workers ERP IFS Industrial AI manufacturing workforce capacity https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ncinos-q2-fy2027-agentic-ai-banking-thesis-meets-margin-reality/ https://preview.erikbethke.com/insights/ncinos-q2-fy2027-agentic-ai-banking-thesis-meets-margin-reality/ nCino’s Q2 FY2027 results showcase agentic AI’s banking impact: subscription revenues grew 10% to $143.5M, GAAP operating income swung to $13.6M profit, aligning with 86.6% of tech leaders prioritizing agentic AI. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:18:29 GMT Insight AI Platforms Enterprise Software AI Platforms Earnings Enterprise Software & Digital Workflows