The Acumatica ERP Podcast

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The Acumatica ERP Podcast delivers practical innovation for growing businesses. Each episode explores how leaders are tackling today’s challenges with smart solutions in business management, cloud technology, and digital transformation. Hosted by experts from Acumatica alongside industry voices and customer stories, the show unpacks trends, tools, and strategies to help you scale smarter and build a resilient business. Whether you’re a decision-maker, innovator, or partner, this podcast provides actionable insights to move your organization forward.

  1. Sep 23

    The Evolving AI ERP Landscape: Practical Approaches to Maximize Your AI Investment

    Host David De Rego, VP of Product Marketing at Acumatica, speaks with Acumatica’s Doug Johnson, VP of Solution Architecture, and Omar Ghazi, Director of Product Management for Platform, AI, and Technology, about how growing businesses are using new AI capabilities in their ERP solutions today. Doug and Omar share why the companies getting real value are the ones combining ERP’s pristine data with AI’s handling of unstructured data, how Acumatica’s “responsible, practical, valuable” governance policy shapes product development, and what’s new in the 2026 R2 release — from AI automation agents and the generally available AI Assistant to the use of an MCP server in the business solution environment. They also share a practical crawl-walk-run path for teams still cautious about adopting AI, as well as provide a preview of what’s next in the AI product roadmap.  Timestamps: (01:20) Doug and Omar on their roles and how they use AI every day (03:35) How growing businesses are approaching AI adoption right now (05:50)  What separates practical value from stuck-in-pilot: structured plus unstructured data (08:20) Lessons from a launch nobody adopted, and the responsible, practical, valuable rule (11:15) Where AI is delivering the clearest business value in ERP today (14:30) Trust and data privacy: what foundational models do and don’t learn from your data (15:35) Real examples: case summaries, AP document recognition, and the AI Assistant (18:35) Inside 2026 R2: AI automation graduates from prompts to agents (20:55) AI Assistant goes GA — cited sources, screen context, and drag-to-dashboard (24:15) The Acumatica MCP server, and what Model Context Protocol actually means (27:20) A day in the life: removing the reporting bottleneck (29:50) From system of record to a system that predicts and recommends (32:05) What businesses misunderstand about AI, and advice for the cautious (36:10) Advise, assist, automate, orchestrate: where Acumatica takes AI next (39:15) One takeaway: why AI value on an open platform compounds (41:20) Lightning round  Links:  Connect with Doug Connect with Omar Connect with David Learn more about Acumatica Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Evolving AI ERP Landscape: Practical Approaches to Maximize Your AI Investment

  2. Jun 24

    Season 1 Highlights: AI, ERP, and Practical Insights for Growing Businesses

    Host David De Rego, VP of Product Marketing at Acumatica, takes a look back at the conversations that defined Season 1 of the Acumatica ERP Podcast. The inaugural season of the new podcast featured so many incredible guests, and this episode features the standout moments and voices across the ERP ecosystem, including John Case, CEO of Acumatica; Chad Martin, Operating Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners; Andy Williamson, Director of Venture Engineering; Ralph Torres, VP of Operations at Eastman Music Company; Jon Reed, Co-Founder of Diginomica; Mickey North Rizza, Group Vice President of Enterprise Software at IDC; Patryk Kubiszyn, VP of Systems and Processes at Smith & Long; Jon Pollock, CPO of Acumatica; and Jeremy Larsen, SVP of Vertical Solutions at Acumatica. David summarizes the many lessons from Season 1: what it takes to build the right foundation for AI, why data and process discipline have to come before technology, how growing businesses are using ERP to scale with confidence, and much more. Also, hear a sneak peek at what's coming in Season 2. Timestamps: 00:49 - Season 1 overview 02:10 - John Case on Acumatica's secret sauce 04:53 - Chad Martin on Vista's acquisition and the AI platform shift 07:29 - Andy Williamson on winning a 24-hour race by 1.7 seconds 09:03 - Ralph Torres on scaling Eastman Music Company 11:34 - Jon Reed on data quality and AI 14:16 - Mickey North Rizza on SMB AI investment trends 15:30 - Patryk Kubiszyn on ERP as organizational change 18:29 - Jon Pollock and Jeremy Larsen on Acumatica's AI roadmap 20:59 - What's coming in Season 2   Links:  Connect with David Learn more about Acumatica Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Jun 10

    Hitting the Right ERP Note: Eastman Music Company’s Digital Transformation

    Host Lauren O'Hara, Product Marketing Manager at Acumatica, speaks with Ralph Torres, Vice President of Operations at Eastman Music Company, about how Eastman has scaled globally with the help of Acumatica as their operational backbone. Ralph shares what it really takes to modernize globally with a robust ERP solution, why simplifying your data structure is the key to a successful implementation, and how his team built the reporting and visibility tools they needed to run a complex, multi-company business. Timestamps: 00:56 - Ralph's background in music and path to Eastman 08:33 - How Acumatica speeds up employee onboarding 11:43 - Why Eastman outgrew Sage 100 15:42 - Adding new companies with ease 18:04 - What ERP implementation really looks like 31:42 - Dashboards, reporting, and data visibility 37:37 - The value of usage-based pricing 41:32 - Advice for organizations evaluating ERP 43:40 - Lightning round Links:  Connect with Ralph Connect with Lauren Learn more about Acumatica Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. May 13

    Scaling Smarter: Vista Equity Partners on the Evolving ERP Landscape

    Host Danielle Kerner, Director of Business Operations at Acumatica, speaks with Chad Martin, Operating Managing Director of Vista Equity Partners, about Vista's acquisition of Acumatica and what it means for the company's future growth. Chad shares how Vista's operational expertise, AI focus, and value creation model are helping Acumatica scale, and what the company's cloud-native advantage means for mid-market businesses today. Timestamps: 02:20 - How Vista works with portfolio companies 03:45 - Why Vista acquired Acumatica 07:46 - What makes a successful software business 08:33 - AI's impact on enterprise software 10:32 - Vista's Agentic Factory 17:11 - Growth opportunities post-acquisition 18:21 - Vista's value creation plan 22:44 - The power of peer learning across the portfolio 25:37 - How ERP supports companies as they scale 27:20 - The future of ERP 28:56 - Lightning round Links:  Connect with Chad Connect with Danielle Learn more about Acumatica Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Apr 8

    Inside Acumatica’s Latest AI-enabled Product Release

    Host David De Rego speaks with Jon Pollock (Chief Product Officer) and Jeremy Larson (SVP of Vertical Solutions) about Acumatica's latest product release and direction. You’ll hear about the major 26R1 highlights, including AI capabilities, modernized UI, and deeper industry-specific functionality. Acumatica’s platform brings multi-industry value to customers through integrated workflows across verticals.  Timestamps: 02:12 - What’s new in 26R1 04:21 - How Acumatica is using AI 08:17 - Building a long-term product vision 12:10 - The art of product discovery 22:08 - The future of ERP 27:30 - Key takeaways from 26R1  28:56 - Lightning round Links:  Find Jon online Find Jeremy online Connect with David Learn more about Acumatica Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Mar 10

    Acumatica Summit 2026: Redefining Response in Construction Services

    Patryk Kubiszyn, VP of Systems and Process at Smith & Long, a multi-trade construction services company, describes the company’s ERP transformation with Acumatica. Smith and Long’s ERP transformation was driven by strategic planning, cultural alignment, and leveraging Acumatica's flexibility for continuous improvement. Smith & Long’s response philosophy emphasizes agility, accountability, and precision–which is why they sought a partnership with flexibility and scalability. Timestamps: 00:28 - About our guest 02:52 - Searching for new ERP solutions 06:58 - Changing ERP systems 13:28 - Pursuing future growth opportunities  Links:  Patryk on LinkedIn Learn more about Acumatica Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Feb 25

    Acumatica Summit 2026: Industry Analysts Explore How to Unlock ERP's Full Potential

    Robert Kramer (VP and Principal Analyst at Moor Insights and Strategy) and Mickey North Rizza (Group VP for IDC’s Enterprise Software) speak with us from Acumatica Summit 2026. They discuss ERP modernization, AI adoption, and digital transformation for growing businesses. They address modernization challenges in the industry, and describe the importance of clean data use. Timestamps: 00:19 - Meet Robert Kramer 02:45 - The biggest priorities of 2026 08:21 - What successful implementation looks like 18:43 - Scaling for competitive advantage 24:25 - Predictions for AI automation 28:17 - Meet Mickey North Rizza 30:42 - How ERP is evolving 40:29 - Trends to look out for Links:  Find Robert on LinkedIn Find our Mickey on LinkedIn Learn more about Acumatica Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Feb 12

    From Data to Decisions: Key Takeaways from Acumatica Summit 2026

    At Acumatica Summit 2026, we’ll hear from Jon Reed (co-founder of diginomica) and Sanket Akerkar (Acumatica President and COO), as they discuss both the Summit and the state of ERP technology. Jon and Sanket both emphasize the importance of data quality as a foundation for AI and Acumatica's commitment to helping SMBs leverage modern technology through an adaptable, platform-based ERP solution. Timestamps: 00:25 - Meet Jon Reed 01:54 - What makes Summit unique? 07:45 - The evolving role of ERP 12:34 - What sets Acumatica apart 27:23 - Meet Sanket Akerkar 27:33 - Customer priorities in 2026 31:00 - What industry trends to expect this year Links:  Find Jon on LinkedIn Find Sanket on LinkedIn Learn more about Acumatica Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Acumatica ERP Podcast delivers practical innovation for growing businesses. Each episode explores how leaders are tackling today’s challenges with smart solutions in business management, cloud technology, and digital transformation. Hosted by experts from Acumatica alongside industry voices and customer stories, the show unpacks trends, tools, and strategies to help you scale smarter and build a resilient business. Whether you’re a decision-maker, innovator, or partner, this podcast provides actionable insights to move your organization forward.

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