The end of ERP software as we know it: Why agentic AI ERP is the most practical evolution

Large enterprises now manage over 660 software applications, with ERP systems tightly coupled to proprietary ecosystems, according to Deloitte. Nearly half of IT budgets are consumed by operations and maintenance, and vendor-mandated ERP upgrades increase costs and risk. The traditional monolithic ERP model forces IT departments into actions that may not benefit their organizations, leading to loss of customizations and resources better invested in growth.

AI and automation are seen as top capabilities needed to support IT initiatives, with 44% of leaders identifying them as such. Agentic AI ERP offers a pragmatic path forward, using existing ERP systems as reliable transactional backbones while layering on AI-powered agents for end-to-end process orchestration, automation, and predictive insights.

This approach decouples intelligence and adaptability from core platform constraints, enabling composable, flexible architectures where changes and enhancements take place around the edges, minimizing risk and disruption. Third-party enterprise software support is a strategic accelerator for Agentic AI ERP, extending the life of existing ERP environments and significantly reducing ongoing support and maintenance costs.

A proof-of-concept solution, Rimini Agentic UX Powered by ServiceNow, reduced approval cycles by 60% for Ypê, a Brazilian consumer goods company, in just one month. Rimini Street believes Agentic AI ERP can help organizations dramatically rebalance budgets, shifting innovation spending and recouping ROI through a transformation without disruption.