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The enterprise tech space is buzzing with momentum as AI-driven innovation, strategic acquisitions, and infrastructure investments redefine the competitive landscape. From Qbiq’s $16M raise to automate architectural design to Vasco’s funding to optimize startup revenue trajectories with AI, it’s clear that intelligent automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Meanwhile, power-hungry data centers brace for demand to double in the next five years, prompting infrastructure giants like Lenovo and IBM to expand their capabilities through high-stakes acquisitions. CDP consolidation gains pace with Rokt’s mParticle deal, while ServiceNow and Vercel are sharpening their edge in AI and open source, respectively. Even the cloud world isn’t sitting still, with Render securing $80M to simplify deployment. And amidst it all, industry drama unfolds as Salesforce’s Marc Benioff openly critiques Microsoft Copilot, reminding us that even in AI, not all copilots fly smoothly.

In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.

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Startups and scaleups often sprint toward innovation, laser-focused on building game-changing products—but in the rush, many forget that visibility is just as critical as viability. While founders perfect their pitch decks and chase product-market fit, they often underestimate the power of analyst firms. These aren’t just report writers—they're strategic allies offering market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and credibility boosts that can shape investor confidence and buyer trust. Yet, too many treat analyst engagement like that unused gym membership—clearly valuable, rarely prioritized. In truth, tapping into analyst networks can be the growth lever that helps a brilliant product avoid fading into obscurity.

In this episode, Sam Gupta engages in a LinkedIn live session with Chris Holscher, Holscher.one in a live LinkedIn session as they discuss Chris' research on the value analyst firms bring to the table for startups.

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Make-to-Order (MTO) industries operate on the principle that production begins only after a confirmed customer order, demanding ERP systems that can gracefully handle variability, non-standard workflows, and high-precision job tracking. From custom fabrication to complex project-based builds, the ERP platforms featured in our list have been evaluated not just for baseline functionality, but for their ability to support the real-world intricacies of MTO environments—whether it's managing inventory for non-stocked items or enabling hybrid models like engineer-to-order. While the list is designed to be broadly applicable across diverse MTO scenarios, companies in niche sectors may still need a tailored evaluation. To guide those deeper assessments, we've factored in each vendor’s strategic acquisitions, roadmap direction, and community support, along with their traction and growth in MTO-heavy industries—so you’re not just choosing a system that fits today, but one that evolves with your business tomorrow.

In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top 10 make-to-order manufacturing ERP systems in 2025. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these make-to-order manufacturing ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each make-to-order manufacturing ERP system.

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For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.