ERP Software Foundation Category Intelligence Report 2025-2026

The global ERP software market is at an inflection point, driven by the accelerated shift to Cloud/SaaS models, the embedding of Generative AI, and significant supplier consolidation.

For Middle East enterprises, this presents a dual challenge: rising subscription costs and data sovereignty concerns, coupled with an opportunity to unlock unprecedented efficiency. The imperative is to shift from traditional price-based negotiations to strategic partnerships focused on value realization, data governance, and future-proofing technology stacks.

Proactive management of SaaS contracts and a rigorous TCO analysis are no longer optional but critical for success.